I am an adult and just tested positive for soy allergy. I now carry an Epi-pen. I have had 2 bad reactions, but only because I was exposed to my sons Zithromax (which I am also allergic to) in addition to the soy. I don't think the soy alone will cause a life threatening reaction. Any advice?
2006-06-28 14:58:36 · 16 answers · asked by Tammie C 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Yes You should definitely have a bracelet.there are so many foods and supplements that have Soy.Many times soy is not identifiable because of wording,generic naming, and omission. if you do have an allergy to soy,every exposure could increase your sensitivity and raise the probability of an anaphylactic episode
2006-06-29 02:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by grandma7 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes..as so many products have soy in them..also most restraunts use vegetable oil..thnaks to Clinto,soy is considered a vergatable ( though it's a legime)
My son & I have allergies to soy..and it makes life tough..never know where it is sometimes.. so an allergic reation with out any warning to the medical professionals can bet treated the wrong way..and actually cause death.
I had an allergic reaction to latex,went into an ER WITH a MedicAlert bracelet..the ER nurse didn't believe in latex allergies..said they were actually anxiety,gave me a nitro pill & my heart stopped...wrong treatment for some one going into allergic shock....
Best to have a blood test done by an Immunlogy /Allergist to have an accurate list of allergies...make sure you do NOT take any antihistamines at least 36 hours before or the test will not show all the allergies....skin testing id very dangerous if you have severe allergies....I went into shock after the last skin test...as I was going to have my 5th set of immunology shots...which I didn't want to go through again anyways. I went into severe reacts everytime I had the shots,but the doctors kept saying..they were normal to have...my allergies got worse each time..now many are deadly...
My son has allergies too..his Pulmonary/Allergist agrees with me on not going for the shots....he has seen many kids get worse and not worth the risks....relief is only for a short time,if at all.others make alot of money giving them as they cost you around $150.00 to $250.00 a dose to have...you have to go through months of them too.
I don't believe the shots help..as the more you expose yourself to an allergian,the worse your reactions become....
2006-06-28 23:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by justnanous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should get an alert bracelet. If you are carrying an Epi-pen then your doctor does think it is serious enough to cause a life threatening reaction. If you are out to dinner & you see a dessert that you like what happens if it has soy in it & you don't know. well, the epi-pen will save your life because your throat will start to swell so please get you an allergy bracelet.
2006-06-28 15:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by ~Sheila~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since so many foods have soy , I would get an alert bracelet. If something happens it might make the difference between life and death.
2006-06-28 16:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you may require the use of a epi-pen , you should most definately wear a braclet!! that might be the only thing that would let a bystander know what you need .
2006-06-30 08:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by red 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yeah you should, they just had a newspeice today about how a ton of the burger companies are going to be switching to a beef-soy hybryid patty because of all the flak for unhealthy fast food. So unless you wanna die in a Burger King.....
2006-06-28 15:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by dutch950 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!!! medical alert is good for these things and also SOS bracelets are also good.
You should get one! Ive got one and it does help cause people do notice them and also being a first aider we are told to look out for them all the time, also its easier if you do get a bad reaction for the medical services to know whats wrong.
2006-06-29 23:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by maz999379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could verify mabel labels . i comprehend that a company observed as mypreciouskids makes nutrients hypersensitive reaction momentary tattoos. they'd have another products too that the information will be revealed on. I truly have not checked the area at present. ETA: I checked the area. they have hypersensitive reaction stickers 60/$19 plus delivery. there is room for like 4 allergic reactions and the youngster's call. I see no concern with stickers with names on them see you later as they are not on the youngster. there would nicely be dissimilar children with allergic reactions on the school..
2016-10-13 22:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitly, soy is being used in a lot of things now. You might not know if you are eating it.
2006-06-28 15:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by hardmyth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure wouldnt hurt to get a braclet.. keep your EPI PEN ON YOU
2006-06-28 15:03:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋