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My Allergies

I pretty much cruised through my childhood with only an allergy to shellfish and then after being exposed to a pesticide, Synthetic pyrethrum, I suddenly found myself having allergic reactions to new things every day.  Both environmental, food and pretty much everything.  This list is not really complete, because I am so used to being allergic to things and avoiding them, that I really have to think to actually list them.

I am allergic to the following:

  • Ribonucleotides (additive 635)
  • Salicylates
  • Amines
  • Shellfish
  • Wheat
  • Dairy
  • Eggs
  • Bleach
  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides (especially glysophates- quite deadly)
  • Petrochemicals (petrol, diesel, oil, sorbeline, vaseline)
  • Detergents, Soaps
  • Tramadol, Panadeine Forte, Endone
  • Flies, Midges, Roaches, Mosquitoes
  • Mice
  • Mould and Fungus
  • Pollens
  • Grasses
  • Volatile Fragrances

My reactions are usually facial swelling, difficulty breathing, skin rashes resembling chemical burns, chronic eczema, vomiting, sweats, blistering etc etc.  Surprisingly no sneezing!