I'm going to see the allergist - updated

Original post by JanuaryBride06

Aug 09, 2006 04:18 PM

I'm kind of excited, which is sick, but I'm so tired of dealing with this, I can't wait to find out what's wrong.

On a less happy note, I have to bring with me the one food to ensure that symptoms will be brought on: a luna bar.

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:03 AM

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Posted by SuzBride
The soy allergy ***** majorly , although I think it is a very common allergy (and often a developed allergy). Have you tried taking lactaid for your lactose intolerance? I am Lac Int too, and I take the lactaid x-strength (it calls for 2 and I take 3 usually). I still often get a stomach ache after dairy, but I don't have the other even less desirable side effects of dairy ().

For Rice Milk, I like Rice dream. The chocolate is pretty good, and you can get it in little juice boxes for easy commute!

The thing is dairy also affects my skin, whether I take lactaid or not, so I prefer clearer skin to being able to eat regular ice cream because I'm vain like that Thanks for the Rice Dream tip; I'll be checking that stuff out.

DH and I are going to whole foods tonight because our kitchen must be revamped again. Another random - I'm really allergic to carrots. And who likes carrot-ginger soup way too much?

CLMon7906 Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:09 AM

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wow.....i was wondering about your allergist visit. stinks that so many random things are out for you! wild. like the other ladies said, at least now you know!

i can't have cow's milk so i have to supplement and drink calcium OJ because honestly, milk isn't milk if it's not my fatty vitamin D whole milk. which i cannot drink.

itslaurie. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:11 AM

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well on the positive side you aren't allergic to NWR or Harry's Hose so you don't have to change your new found calling...

and on the serious side, glad to read that there isn't something really serious going on.

... although no carrot and ginger soup is pretty horrid!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:14 AM

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Totally unrelated - Laurie - your avatar

SuzBride Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:14 AM

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

The thing is dairy also affects my skin, whether I take lactaid or not, so I prefer clearer skin to being able to eat regular ice cream because I'm vain like that Thanks for the Rice Dream tip; I'll be checking that stuff out.

DH and I are going to whole foods tonight because our kitchen must be revamped again. Another random - I'm really allergic to carrots. And who likes carrot-ginger soup way too much?

I read that dairy causes alot of people skin to break out - and also causes bloating in the face. I try not to eat it alot, even with the Lactaid, cause it makes me a bit ill (which you would think woudl be motivation to give it up totally, but so sadly not). If the motivation hits, I would love to attempt to go vegan again. I am just not sure if I could give up Panera Bread

Is carrot-ginger soup a thick soup? You could try squash soup - it is pretty good and sweet and thick. I am a huge lentil soup fan - mmmm - especially when they don't chince on the lentils (good for protein)!

itslaurie. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:20 AM

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

Totally unrelated - Laurie - your avatar

hey, don't laugh at my choices in wedding head pieces.

My day my way!

itslaurie. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:22 AM

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Posted by SuzBride
I am just not sure if I could give up Panera Bread

me too! yum they are just about to open one near my job.

happy day.

Posted by SuzBride
Is carrot-ginger soup a thick soup? You could try squash soup - it is pretty good and sweet and thick.

good call! butternut squash soup, with a little spice - delish!

JessicaM. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:26 AM

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Posted by itslaurie.

Posted by SuzBride
I am just not sure if I could give up Panera Bread

me too! yum they are just about to open one near my job.

happy day.

Posted by SuzBride
Is carrot-ginger soup a thick soup? You could try squash soup - it is pretty good and sweet and thick.

good call! butternut squash soup, with a little spice - delish!

am I the only person here that eats meat...I am starting to feel like a T-rex carnivorous beasty

there is one lil problem with soups....carrot is used to flavor broths of all kinds...you boil water with onions, carrots and seasonings to make veggie stock and such, so I would really be careful. sorry to be a downer, but I don't want you sick.

CLMon7906 Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:32 AM

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Jessica, I LOOOOOOOOOVE a good steak. You are not alone.

SuzBride Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:36 AM

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Posted by itslaurie.

Posted by SuzBride
I am just not sure if I could give up Panera Bread

me too! yum they are just about to open one near my job.

happy day. QUOTE]

I am OBSESSED! There is one opening near work for me too and I am so excited. Why must they be so slow at building though? The next closest one to my house is Riverhead, which is quite a hike! (although outlets are a bonus prize for trips!)

itslaurie. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:39 AM

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Posted by SuzBride

I am OBSESSED! There is one opening near work for me too and I am so excited. Why must they be so slow at building though? The next closest one to my house is Riverhead, which is quite a hike! (although outlets are a bonus prize for trips!)

I don't like the change in the Veggie sandwich though. I liked the cucumber saucey thing. But I will live. I always change out the cheese to mozzarella. Gorgonzola??

I live in the middle of two locations. The new Bay Shore and the old Commack. That is good stuff.

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:52 AM

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Posted by JessicaM.
am I the only person here that eats meat...I am starting to feel like a T-rex carnivorous beasty

there is one lil problem with soups....carrot is used to flavor broths of all kinds...you boil water with onions, carrots and seasonings to make veggie stock and such, so I would really be careful. sorry to be a downer, but I don't want you sick.

I don't eat pork or beef; I do eat chicken, turkey and seafood! But I still heart butternut squash soup.

Thank you for pointing that out - totally not being a downer! I've been kind of sick every day for so long that I just want to eliminate it all so that I can be normal again.

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:53 AM

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Posted by itslaurie.

Posted by JanuaryBride06

Totally unrelated - Laurie - your avatar

hey, don't laugh at my choices in wedding head pieces.

My day my way!

If you had a BP and I was a BM, I'd be thrilled if you made ME wear that. And the guests.
Take y0ur day, y0ur way to the extreme!

SuzBride Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:54 AM

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Posted by itslaurie.

Posted by SuzBride

I am OBSESSED! There is one opening near work for me too and I am so excited. Why must they be so slow at building though? The next closest one to my house is Riverhead, which is quite a hike! (although outlets are a bonus prize for trips!)

I live in the middle of two locations. The new Bay Shore and the old Commack. That is good stuff.

I live between Bohemia and Riverhead - almost equidistant. They are opening one in Hauppauge, which is one town over from work! I just tried the new pepper lentil soup - I was SO disappointed. They are so stingey witht he lentils

itslaurie. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 10:56 AM

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Posted by SuzBride

They are opening one in Hauppauge,

where in Hauppauge? I am right near there too!

SuzBride Posted: Aug 11, 2006 11:07 AM

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Posted by itslaurie.

Posted by SuzBride

They are opening one in Hauppauge,

where in Hauppauge? I am right near there too!

It is going up right off rt 111 near Hauppauge High School (between 111 and 347). It is still in the early stages, cause it is a whole new building being built. Although I haven't driven by in a few weeks, so I shoudl go for an update!

JessicaM. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 11:10 AM

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OMG...this whole Panera bread thing is why I am so happy to live in Brooklyn...(no offense Islanders) I just couldn't do it...drive for miles to get a sandwich!

itslaurie. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 11:23 AM

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Posted by JessicaM.

OMG...this whole Panera bread thing is why I am so happy to live in Brooklyn...(no offense Islanders) I just couldn't do it...drive for miles to get a sandwich!

there are everywhere! I drive for .5 miles to get to two!

not to mention the 165498761531567 delis

itslaurie. Posted: Aug 11, 2006 11:24 AM

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Posted by SuzBride

It is going up right off rt 111 near Hauppauge High School (between 111 and 347). It is still in the early stages, cause it is a whole new building being built. Although I haven't driven by in a few weeks, so I shoudl go for an update!

oh that's the one I was talking about by my job. They are getting close to done now!

I will keep ya updated.

SuzBride Posted: Aug 11, 2006 11:32 AM

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Posted by itslaurie.

Posted by SuzBride

It is going up right off rt 111 near Hauppauge High School (between 111 and 347). It is still in the early stages, cause it is a whole new building being built. Although I haven't driven by in a few weeks, so I shoudl go for an update!

oh that's the one I was talking about by my job. They are getting close to done now!

I will keep ya updated.

oh good! YEY! I am go gonna be getting Panera takeout for dinner at least 1x per week