I’ve gone most of my life without allergies. There was one time as a kid when my lips swelled for no reason, but now I’m suddenly allergic to so many things, including Big Macs, and I have no idea why. Human bodies are fascinating and infuriating. I guess it’s time to find an allergist. 😩 - ThreadSky

ashley.dev • 35 days ago

I’ve gone most of my life without allergies. There was one time as a kid when my lips swelled for no reason, but now I’m suddenly allergic to so many things, including Big Macs, and I have no idea why. Human bodies are fascinating and infuriating.

I guess it’s time to find an allergist. 😩

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bradgeesaman.com•35 days ago

My brother did a test a couple years ago and learned he’s mildly allergic to soy. Not enough for an outward reaction, but explained why his stomach would get upset after eating. Now that he avoids it, he’s so much happier. I hope you get that same clarity by getting tested!

nicoleblu2.bsky.social•35 days ago

There was a story few years ago about someone who was bit from a Deer Tick & then developed allergy to red meat fyi

gingerbillie.bsky.social•35 days ago

Very gentle suggestion here if you’ve had COVID that might be a root cause for the new allergies: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47176-w

I know it’s not fun to talk about, but I was in the same boat and learning more about it helped me understand safe/not safe foods (often those high in histamine).

ashley.dev•35 days ago

Interesting! I’ve unfortunately had COVID, only once, but I have had it, so I’ll check this out. Thank you!

cherylohellno.bsky.social•34 days ago

I sooo feel you!
I developed a ton of allergies around age 44. Mostly environmental but then I also found out I’m intolerant to wheat, hops, beef, cheese, and a bunch of other stuff. It’s gotten better since moving to Panama (food wise) & I make my own sourdough.

dontblamethe.network•35 days ago

Is it the seeds on the bun? My cousin is allergic to sesame!

Hope you get some good answers. 🤞 🙏

robconery.com•35 days ago

Yeah and I think it also has two all beef patties lettuce pickles sauce and tomato. I bet it’s one of these things…

dontblamethe.network•35 days ago

😐

dontblamethe.network•35 days ago

No need for that. It was just the first thing to come to mind since sesame is in the top 10 food allergies for people, and a ton of companies are now adding it to their flour products to avoid the production costs around separating/cleaning it.

Hope you find out what it is soon. ✌️

robconery.com•35 days ago

It’s burned into my brain… should have added context

https://youtu.be/dsuGr4W_QJQ?si=YLqgGOyt3FTCJeDy

robconery.com•35 days ago

Oh sorry mate I wasn’t being snarky it’s an old jingle for the Big Mac!