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I'm going to explicitly state this here--
if I can verify WHO you are (and were at hyperboards) I am automatically moving your post count onto your new account HERE, but only if you are using the same username.
I don't want to "out" anyone if they truly DO want to 'start over' from scratch, that is, but familiar people and usernames should automatically keep the same post counts they had ad Hyperboards.
So if you sign up HERE with a new username... expect a PM from me about whether or not you would like your post count, and if I know that we HAVE a pre-registered account here for you, whether or not you're having trouble accessing it, would like help with that, etc.
To OPEN a fresh PM:
you have to scroll to the bottom of your "in box" to see the newest messages. (I think this is the default setting here.)
Hopefully this will help everyone!
I think this is an AWESOME feature, because I an terrible at remembering exact spellings of usernames (ETA: I 'an' also a terrible typist, for whatever that is worth... I could probably use autocorrectx elsewhere, too, it seems).
The ALCAT Test is NOT an "allergy" or IgE test. The ALCAT is the most effective and comprehensive sensitivity/intolerance test available. The ALCAT differs from other food allergy or intolerance tests as it accurately and objectively measures leukocyte cellular reactivity in whole blood, which is a final common pathway of all mechanisms. The test utilizes electronic, state of the art, hematological instrumentation. Standard allergy tests, such as skin testing or RAST are not accurate for delayed type reactions to foods and chemicals. They measure only a single mechanism, such as the effect of mast cell release of histamine or the presence of allergen specific IgE molecules. Delayed reactions to foods and chemicals are NOT IgE mediated.
The ALCAT Test also differs from standard IgG tests in that they rely exclusively on one immune pathway, serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG). In fact, high food specific IgG titers are indicative only of exposure, not necessarily intolerance.
The ALCAT Test reproducibly measures the final common pathway of all pathogenic mechanism; whether immune, non-immune, or toxic. It is the only test shown to correlate with clinical symptoms by double blind oral challenges, the gold standard.
. Also, a quick google search for online pharmacies (Canadian?) has them at about $60-70 for a single pen or $120-130 for the twin pack which is similar to the US retail prices I've seen.
. Also, a quick google search for online pharmacies (Canadian?) has them at about $60-70 for a single pen or $120-130 for the twin pack which is similar to the US retail prices I've seen.
Singles in Canada are over $100 and doubles are not available.
Hello, everybody! I am brand new to the boards. My daughter is 6 and has severe food and contact allergies to eggs, milk, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish & shellfish. My husband and I are looking into taking a family trip to Cancun, Mexico but we are not sure how or what she can eat there. She has never eaten at a restaurant as we bring all of her food with us. Can we bring food into Mexico?
Hi, my name is John McGillin. I am an industrial design student at the Savannah College of Art and Design and for my Senior thesis project I am designing an EpiPen case for the active user.
An EpiPen is a small medical device shaped like a pen used to deliver doses of epinephrine (adrenaline) to people severely affected by allergies, and I'm talking about life or death situations. I myself have an allergy to poultry so severe that after contact, within 15 minutes I will be in anaphylactic shock.
This is why it's important for users to carry an EpiPen on their person at all times, at every meal. For active users that enjoy running, rock climbing, cycling and playing basketball like myself, it's a real drag to carry & properly store an Epi-pen...
My goal is to design a sleek, convenient method of carrying an EpiPen through any activity. Help me give freedom back to active users by answering 10 quick questions. Thanks for your help!
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I thought maybe this is what I need, to be able to talk to people who understand what it feels like.
Legume: Acacia; Acacia Gum; Alfalfa; Arabic; Black-eyed pea; Carob; Carob (St. John's Bread); Cassia; Chick Pea; Field Pea; Green Bean; Green Pea; Guar gum; Jack bean; Karaya Gum; Kidney bean; Lentil; Licorice; Lima bean; Locust Bean Gum; Mungo Bean; Navy Bean; Peanut; Peanut oil; Pinto Bean; Soybean; Soybean oil/flour/lecithin; Split Pea; String Bean; Talca Gum; Tamarind; Tonka bean; Tragancanth Gum; Urd Flour.
This is the topic where you can introduce yourself and give a few details about your current situation and your (or your child's) allergies. (You may also jump right into posting in any of the other forums if you like.)
We're very glad you're here. Welcome!
I traveled the world back in my working days, before I got sick, and now am terrified to venture more than 5 minutes' drive from a hospital.
But I've booked a solo trip to NYC for Christmas and that's what led me to this site. I'm now terrified about the flight, about being there and reacting, and I'm looking for info.If you live in Canada, you may want to investigate WestJet airlines. If not (and since you already booked), have you called the airline to set up allergy accommodations? Some airlines will provide you early boarding (to wipe down your table and arm rests), buffer zones (number of rows varies), allergy announcements (asking all passengers to refrain from eating your allergen(s)), or pulling your allergen(s) from the free snacks offered to their guests.
I'm linking threads. I don't see that we have a thread that is only about this allergy but do have content in various threads. I might quote some of it into this one, so this can be a helpful one-stop shop for dealing with this allergy.
Re: Introduce Yourself - We're Glad You Found Us!
Re: Introduce Yourself - We're Glad You Found Us!
Re: Introduce Yourself - We're Glad You Found Us!
Side Effects of Anaphylaxis
Re: Anything I eat my throat starts swelling
Re: Anything I eat my throat starts swelling
Re: 2013 APCAACI conference
Re: From the AAAAI meeting
Re: Living with Food Allergies, FEB 2013