About 2-3 years ago I suddenly developed an allergy to spruce trees (hadn't had one before)
If I brush up against one and get even slightly scratched, I break out in welts and hives. (Makes setting up the Christmas tree fun!)
It seems to be a weird allergy to have.
Anyone have a similar allergy - any other unexpected or weird allergies out there?
Best wishes!
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Dear kensadams, Even healthy people can develop an allergy to something at anytime. This is surprising to most people. I probably had Celiac Disease since birth, because I spit up all of the infant formulas and was placed on milk. My mother and her siblings also did this. I also have allergies to pollen, dust, dustmites, certain trees and grasses, dog hair, rabbit hair, dyes, chemicals, and strawberries. I have terrible eczema and just realized I am probably still allergic to tomatoes, which I eat all the time!
Chances are, if I have not outgrown the strawberry allergy, I have not outgrown the tomato allergy either. What a bummer! Mom actually did not have allergies until she became pregnant with me. She blames me for everything! How rude!
Dear blaze, I am chemically sensitive as well as reactive to many things. The phone ringing drives me up the wall. EMFs are probably an issue for most people. I am trying to limit my exposure, but it is difficult. There are wires everywhere! Plus, we have a wireless computer network. I hate to think how many EMFs that sends out.
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I've developed (at least what I think) is an allergy to nikel. Ever since I've been sick I randomy get SUPER itchy and rash right above my belly button where the button of my pants rubs. I've NEVER had this till I got sick so it has to be related somehow. Not even sure if it is an allergy. Maybe it's just an itchy rash. But I only get it in that one place. Kinda strange.
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Dear kareamber, A lot of people with Celiac started developing a reaction to nickel after going gluten-free. It is so strange how that works. If nickel is your trouble, you will react to sterling silver jewelry. My mother and brother have that allergy. The rash is very uncomfortable.
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Ken,
It was 1995 when I first experienced lyme disease. I had just moved to a new farm where the home was tucked away in the trees. I thought that was an asset, but I don't feel that way today.
After the bout with lyme was over (6 mths of abx), I lost my ability to breathe. It was as if I had concrete poured into my chest and I simply could not get a good breath. I had been a runner, but now I could not walk without experiencing shortness of breath. I was diagnosed with allergies to dust, mold and mildews both indoors and out and mild asthma.
The doctor's medicines did not help. I finally found an herbal combo that completely removed the "concrete in chest" feeling. From that time forward though, I experienced migraines, stiff neck, short term memory issues, allergies, 5 root canals, blah, blah, blah.
Today, knowing all that I do, I believe I contracted babesia at the same time I contracted lyme. Never diagnosed, never treated until June 2007. By then, I had progressed into auto-immunity. A really BAD CASE of rheumatoid arthritis led me into the world of chronic lyme.
By the grace of God, I have been spared a lot of bad doctor experiences so many others go through.
Last summer, I again was tested for allergies and this time found to be allergic to NOTHING!
It is my firm belief the disease is triggering allergies we would not otherwise have and as you heal from the disease, your allergies will disappear too.
Susan
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