• BillyClark@piefed.social
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    1 month ago

    I have a food allergy, and I’m always surprised if I ever find people who are lackadaisical about theirs.

    I’m sure every person is different, but for me, when I have a bad reaction, my esophagus almost completely closes, I feel some of the worst pain in my life, and sometimes I can’t stop throwing up, which obviously doesn’t work too well since my esophagus is closed.

    At least it doesn’t obstruct my airway. All I generally have to do is crush some Benadryl and hold it under my tongue when it gets really bad.

    • JcbAzPx@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Allergies range from, “this is a bit uncomfortable,” to, “OH MY GOD I’M GOING TO DIE!” It can make it hard for some people to realize the potential seriousness if they’ve only ever experienced mild effects.

    • AeronMelon@lemmy.worldM
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      1 month ago

      I’m just gonna say that as a child I kept eating ice cream until it stopped making me sick.

      Because it’s fucking ice cream!

    • CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Same. I’m in and out of the hospital for a week and in the absolute WORST pain during that time too. I don’t fuck with my allergy in the least.