Is it possible to overcome an allergy to a particular food, instead of avoiding that food all the time?

Question

The conventional approach to allergies tells us to avoid all foods to which the body has an unfavourable reaction. Is it possible, instead of avoiding those foods, to gradually overcome the effects those foods have?

In my own case, I developed allergies to eggs and cheese going from childhood to adulthood. It's pretty annoying as they are useful and relatively inexpensive sources of protein compared to the cost of meat and fish.

Answer 1

Some allergy doctors do immunotherapy that slowly introduces the allergy to get your body used to it again. My doctor gave me a liquid I dropped under my tongue once a day. I hear it works on some people but my allergies were too extensive to fix.

Good luck! I hope somebody has some luck with their food allergies!!!

Answer 2

1.All eczema is commonly due to allergies and dry skin combined.
2. All alergies has resistance levels. This means if you give a product today and it was OK then that does not mean that person is not allergetic to it. Tomorow the same product can trigger allergies.
3. Protiens are the source of major allergies. Try to introduce protien rich food later. Also avoid milk, potatoes, wheat, eggs (esp. whites), sea-food, food colors, artificial food favorings and nuts.
4. The smell of allergy causing food also creates allergies.
5. Keep a log of daily activities including food / drinks, motion and irritations. If you keep the log it will be easier to find the problem foods.
6. Give one food for one week without switching. Start with rice and carrots or rice and broccoli (choose one). Give the same food for a week. If severe allergies are noted then remove it from diet and introduce a new one. Any one food introduced should be given continously for 1 week.
7. Many creams also create allergies so be careful in using creams other than plain unscented Vaseline. Also do not use the baby oil - many kids are allergic to mineral oil.
8. The allergies becomes severe if you reintroduce the same allergic food again and again but may go away if you remove it from diet for long periods like more than a month.
9. Angry and sad moods make the situation worse.
10. An unconventional treatment, NAET (http://www.naet.org) worked well since it depends a lot on the practitioner.
11. It is late to tell you but it is best to introduce the solids a little late to kids with eczema.
12. If your child has severe itch, ask him/her to scratch using the back of the nails by scratching backwards (in the opposite direction of normal scratch). You can also scratch him like that. Less damage occurs by scratching reverse.

Answer 3

I'm afraid not; if you do find a way, let me know. I am allergic to eggs, chicken, turkey, honey, cherries and beets. I have to really watch the labels on lunch meats and hot dogs. It is possible to eat chicken without knowing it at the time. You can use a product called powdered egg replacer for cooking. It is found in some grocery and health food stores. It will thicken baked goods without eggs.

Answer 4

I used to know someone who was allergic to any kind of commercially processed meat, but she was ok with homegrown meat from a farm which had no additives. If you have determined that any kind of eggs and cheese cause allergic reactions, I guess you would have to resort to asking a doctor or nutritionist or someone with expertise as to whether or not you can eat them in smaller quantities for a while.

Answer 5

I myself was allergic to milk and all mild products until I was 15 years old. I couldn't even have the Lactaid stuff. Now I drink/eat it all the time. Just be very careful and do it under a doctor's supervision if you try to bring eggs and cheese back into your diet.

Answer 6

I don't think so. I believe it is just the opposite with allergies. The more you are exposed the worse it gets. I would ask your doctor but in the meantime keep avoiding them or it could be dangerous.

Answer 7

that is tough umm.. talk to ur doctor maybe a gradual introduction would work but im onl allergic to things like kiwi so i eat it anyway cuz my lips swell a little n it aint a big deal
have a great day

Answer 8

its like dealing with a poison, its risky, and possibly fatal, but extreamly small doses can help imunize you against it. consult your doctor because i dont honestly know what alergy it is, or how serious it is. so talk to your doctor, and basicaly an alergy is because the substance is too new for the body, small doses can introduce your body to it with relative safeness.

Answer 9

Depending on how bad the allergy is I wouldn't even try it.

Answer 10

I wouldn't reccommend it unless you have an epipen handy
Allergies usually get worse each time you are exposed to the allergan