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RE: The cost of allergies and false labeling

in Rant, Complain, Talk11 months ago (edited)

The seed and nut and most of the veggie allergies (what most of the other oils are) fall under my nickel allergy umbrella. As a teen it was only to where I couldn't wear certain jewelry, and now it's to the point where I have to eat a low nickel diet. I don't have any metal fillings from the dentist, either.
Other oils, like avocado, are the latex allergy, which actually does effect my ability to breathe (whereas nickel just gives me a terrible rash).
In my case, I think the underlying issue is autoimmune, because there are other things going on in that vein. But good luck getting that narrowed down when most doctors blow you off with your laundry list of symptoms (and this is common for most autoimmune folks, apparently the average to get a diagnosis is about a decade, which I have crossed). If I could afford going to see a holistic doctor, I would!

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Damn those are wild - I've not been exposed to someone with a nickel allergy, that sucks! Save up your change and hopefully get to afford one! We have one near us that will do their initial appointment for 350$ and then follow ups are 150$. It seems like a lot but it helps!

In the meantime.. I can recommend a phenomenal podcast of someone who says a lot of great stuff and so much we can do ourselves and often at no cost. Stop Chasing Pain - Dr perry. He’s awesome! I started listening to him 4-5 weeks ago and love it. I’ve learned so much from him, I would give it a listen! His focus on lymphatic is wonderful, especially with auto immune issues.