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There are different degree of sensitivity to the Alpha-gal. I'm lucky that my sensitivity is mild and cross-contamination has not been a problem. I'm also lucky that I have not been a big meat eater in the pass and this has not been a big lifestyle change. I just have to be careful on...
My concern is mostly around communal meals. I want to participate. I'm not a cook but I have a year to get ready.
I like the idea of having a laminated card; on one side I would put info about the allergy in Spanish and on the other, I will describe my eating requirement in Spanish.
I'm a big...
I have had the symptoms for at least 5 years but diagnose just last year. It is very prevalent in my area and somewhat prevalent in the mid-atlantic states of the US.
A few years ago I was bitten by a tick and contracted Alpha-Gal. I can not eat any Red Meat (any mammal protein) or else I have an allergic reaction. Once I start having the hives, I take an Antihistamine (Benadryl) and the allergic reaction calms down and goes away. I have to be careful with...
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