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frazzled

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5. Me too ...

Wed Feb 4, 2015, 01:33 AM

Feb 2015

It started back in the 70s and came seemingly out of nowhere. I'd grown up eating peanut butter sandwiches by the bucketful. And then suddenly I was having horrendous toxic reactions to the slightest bit.

At any rate, being allergic to peanuts is not a big deal after a while. After 40+ years, I may not even be allergic anymore, but it doesn't even matter. Just the thought of getting near one, or the smell brings back the terror of previous encounters with the little buggers.

Avoiding peanuts is pretty easy: package labeling is usually very good. Just stay away from Thai restaurants, and don't eat the fries at Five Guys (they're made in peanut oil). If you're super sensitive, don't even walk into Five Guys. Otherwise, peanuts are not a huge part of life, so you're not giving up much. Now, if I became allergic to, say, wheat or dairy, I'd slash my wrists.

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I Have A Peanut Allergy. [View all] WillyT Feb 2015 OP

I am sorry to hear that. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2015 #1

Thanks You For That... But What I Found Out Later In Life... WillyT Feb 2015 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author haikugal Feb 2015 #2

I was tested for allergies back in the 60's cwydro Feb 2015 #3

Yep... I Had A Doctor Tell Me That... Although I Was Only Allergic To Peanuts... WillyT Feb 2015 #9

My dr told me most of us of a certain age have horse allergies due to early vaccines being uppityperson Feb 2015 #20

Interesting cwydro Feb 2015 #24

Me too ... frazzled Feb 2015 #5

If it's highly refined peanut oil, there shouldn't be a problem. winter is coming Feb 2015 #12

a very close friend has a peanut allergy as well. KMOD Feb 2015 #6

I'm sorry! herding cats Feb 2015 #7

My allergy is odd 2naSalit Feb 2015 #8

Mint CountAllVotes Feb 2015 #11

Mint, even the smell 2naSalit Feb 2015 #15

the mint allergy came later in life to me CountAllVotes Feb 2015 #19

Same here Sherman A1 Feb 2015 #10

Get your vaccine. bigwillq Feb 2015 #13

*snort* 2naSalit Feb 2015 #16

It isn't my responsibilty to care if your child HappyMe Feb 2015 #17

I heard there was some breakthrough on peanut allergy this week, I have no details.... Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #14

That sucks, I am allergic to eggs. n/t dilby Feb 2015 #18

shucks reddread Feb 2015 #21

I used to love strawberries... yuiyoshida Feb 2015 #22

Here's one for ya all. UncleYoder Feb 2015 #23

I'm allergic to tomatoes. Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2015 #25