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mwmisses4289

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6. It actually started being noticed in the mid 1980's.
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:02 PM
Mar 2026

A woman doctor noted several of her patients were coming in, complaining of allergic reactions to red meat. She began investigating, and it led to the discovery of the lone star tick bite being the main culprit.
I have it. It can be a pain.
For me, red meat includes beef and veal, pork, mutton and lamb. Oddly, poultry and seafood are fine, and venison.
I really, really miss being able to eat steak and beef burgers. I usually sub turkey or chicken for red meat.

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I'm picturing herds of cows Earthrise Mar 2026 #1
And reminding us with signs that say "Eat mor chikin." nt Ilsa Mar 2026 #9
Can you imagine the conspiracy theorizing which would ensue if a bunch of RW/manosphere figures RockRaven Mar 2026 #2
RFK Jr. lonely bird Mar 2026 #11
How do i enlist on the planets side? ret5hd Mar 2026 #3
Two of my relatives in SW Missouri have this. highplainsdem Mar 2026 #4
My husband's got it. Amethyst Ring Mar 2026 #5
Alton Brown has one Old Crank Mar 2026 #10
The simplest chicken recipe I know of, which I got from my brother's mother-in-law, is baked highplainsdem Mar 2026 #18
Had to Add DET Mar 2026 #26
It actually started being noticed in the mid 1980's. mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #6
You can eat venison? That's usually a problem with this allergy. highplainsdem Mar 2026 #16
Just know the one time I tried it a few years ago, it didn't seem to cause any issue. mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #21
The allergy is to all mammals. marybourg Mar 2026 #33
My daughter-in-law has it. Americanme Mar 2026 #7
Scary for me DFW Mar 2026 #8
Not just red meat (beef, pork, lamb) but any products made with animal fat, and cow's milk and any highplainsdem Mar 2026 #12
That is downright frightening n/t DFW Mar 2026 #14
My relatives in Missouri are all very much into outdoor activities - hiking, fishing, kayaking, riding. highplainsdem Mar 2026 #15
Including stuff fried with beef tallow? DBoon Mar 2026 #27
Tallow's mentioned on that page I linked to. highplainsdem Mar 2026 #28
Beef tallow, lard, bacon drippings, sheep fat. mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #30
I'm seeing "healthy" restaurants touting their use of beef tallow DBoon Mar 2026 #31
What makes this so unusual is that it appears to be an infectious allergy Warpy Mar 2026 #13
No luncheon meat? What about sliced deli turkey wnylib Mar 2026 #17
Lunchmeat and sausage made from chicken and turkey should be fine. highplainsdem Mar 2026 #19
Good grief. Hope I never have to deal with this allergy. wnylib Mar 2026 #20
Sorry you have to avoid so many foods. I often limit wheat as much as possible because I'll get highplainsdem Mar 2026 #22
The first time I experienced anaphylaxis, I was too spaced out from it wnylib Mar 2026 #24
The doctor left you alone after injecting you with 60 test allergens at once? That sounds like highplainsdem Mar 2026 #25
The office set up was like a mill. There were several wnylib Mar 2026 #34
Thanks for explaining! I still think that first allergist you saw was incredibly irresponsible, putting highplainsdem Mar 2026 #35
I don't blame you for trying the carrot cake. wnylib Mar 2026 #37
No allergy test, but I started getting respiratory symptoms from eating wheat again highplainsdem Mar 2026 #39
The reason I asked if you had been tested is that wnylib Mar 2026 #41
Just make sure you check ingredients, as anyone living with allergies know to do. mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #23
Blargh--ticks buzzycrumbhunger Mar 2026 #29
Never heard of it Bayard Mar 2026 #32
I found a Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine page with a map showing where AGS is most common. Link: highplainsdem Mar 2026 #36
Thanks for this Bayard Mar 2026 #38
I have had Alpha Gal for a couple of years now. mackdaddy Mar 2026 #40
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