My daughter and I never had allergies in the past, no matter what we ate or did. Now, times have become tougher, we both work in physically demanding jobs, have insufficient sleep, and a monotonous diet. .... AND .... we suffer from any allergy you could possibly think of (verified by tests). Any connection, or coincidence?
2006-08-11 01:41:23 · 10 answers · asked by Marianna 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
yes when I get stressed from work (because thats what I normally get it from) I get a rash on my arms and sometimes on my neck.
2006-08-11 01:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress is a big factor in causing a lot of illnesses. Stress can weaken the immune system, especially when paired with other triggers like insufficient sleep and a not so healthy diet. Stress did not CAUSE your allergies, but it certainly could make them flare up. Your allergy symptoms may not have been noticable before, but with stress factors weighing in, your immune system could have been kicked into overdrive. Your immune system protects your body, and if it's weakened by stress, you'll notice your allergy symptoms ten fold. Trust me, I've been there. Getting an allergy medication from your doctor is probably the best thing. Zyrtec is probably the best I've found, because as everyone has heard from the tv commercials, they stop indoor and outdoor triggers. It's really heaven sent.
Good Luck, and feel better soon!!
2006-08-11 01:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by Richard H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My allergies and stress seem to be interrelated. I seem more susceptable to allergies when I'm stressed, and having allergies also makes me stressed because it limits what I can do or how much energy I have. I hear that the same is true for migraines and depression.
2006-08-11 09:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Allergies are specific responses by your body to a substance that is recognised incorrectly by the body as 'foreign' or 'not self'.
Stress and exhaustion are different entities and are not related in any way to allergies.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-11 02:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by Knick A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, stress and/or exhaustion compromises the immune system.
2006-08-11 03:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by Berdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.
2006-08-13 19:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know but i guess if your immune system is a bit down due to stress anything could happen.
2006-08-11 01:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress will cause a lot of health problems.......foundly,allergy may one of them.......
2006-08-11 08:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by AC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES,BECAUSE YOUR IMUNE SYSTEM IS WEAK
2006-08-11 01:50:30 · answer #9 · answered by Baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-08-11 03:01:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋