Question 1

what are the symptoms of a gelatin allergy?

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Hives: Possibly the most common reaction is hives.

Question 2

i'm curious. what symptoms go along with gelatin allergy?

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Hives and others: Reactions to gelatin resemble those of other food allergens and may include hives, itching or swelling in the mouth, vomiting or breathing difficulties. Skin testing or blood testing can confirm this.  Some cases of reactions to vaccines can be due to porcine gelatin.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: gelatin allergy?

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Gelatin allergy: is a food allergy.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.   Here is an article about gelatin allergies:  http://www.livestrong.com/article/533062-can-you-be-allergic-to-gelatin/

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: gellatin allergy?

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Unusual but real: Gelatin is a protein substance derived from collagen (ligaments/tendons).  It is used as a gelling agent in food and pharmaceuticals. It has been implicated in allergic reactions to MMR vaccine.

Question 5

every time i eat any type of cold gelatin (ex: jello, gummy worms, gummysteak i get horribly sick. is it allergies?

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Gelatin allergy: Gelatin, animal-derived protein containing high levels of collagen, is sometimes used as a dietary supplement for joint and arthritic conditions.  Taken orally, gelatin can cause indigestion, bloating, heartburn and gas.  This is due to a food intolerance, not a true allergy. Rarely, people can have an anaphylactic reaction to gelatin found in certain vaccines, such as the mmr, dtap and varicella.

Question 6

my son is 10 and has a gelatin, beef, pork allergy?  is there data on likelihood of outgrowing allergy?  what are desensitization protocols? thx

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Meat allergy: Yes he might. A good review can be found at http://www.Worldallergy.Org/public/allergic_diseases_center/foodallergy/

desensitization as in ragweed allergy is occasionally tried with mixed results.

Question 7

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 8

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 9

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

Question 10

i'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

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No cure yet, but...: Allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy) is currently the only treatment that is disease modifiying, meaning it can change how the body responds to exposure to allergens.  It is "natural" and long lasting effects carry on after shots are stopped. It works for most, but not all people.  Closest thing to a cure so far..... For more read my blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/03/its-no.

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