I was bitten back in 1998 and started having reactions to eating pork. Digestive issues and hives. Plus my BP would drop and I would pass out.
Went to doctors and allergist back then but no help. Didn’t know what to do other than I figured it was food related so I would one by one almenate foods I ate. I thought it was processed meat, mainly pork. After 5 years reactions lessen. Slowly got better but I was starting to have other issues with digestion. Ending up having to give up dairy. I wasn’t diagnosed until 2021. I still avoid beef and pork, or products made with them and dairy. Being unable to know what it was the years sure messed up my gut. Had years of pain and discomfort. Now that it’s known I’ve been working with a nutritionist to help with my digestion. So much better now
I very recently read about this reaction, but was not aware it had been around as early as the 1990's. Glad you are doing better now, Kathleen and that Elle's reaction was less pronounced. I am guessing I haven't heard much about this because I live in Ohio - just wondering where Kathleen and Elle are located.
Recently, I have been diagnosed with AGS. My doc told me to avoid pork and lamb, which I've done. In the past few years, I had noticed feeling ill after eating lamb but not pork; however, I know avoid both.
It has not affected my ability to eat dairy, fortunately.
I was bitten back in 1998 and started having reactions to eating pork. Digestive issues and hives. Plus my BP would drop and I would pass out.
Went to doctors and allergist back then but no help. Didn’t know what to do other than I figured it was food related so I would one by one almenate foods I ate. I thought it was processed meat, mainly pork. After 5 years reactions lessen. Slowly got better but I was starting to have other issues with digestion. Ending up having to give up dairy. I wasn’t diagnosed until 2021. I still avoid beef and pork, or products made with them and dairy. Being unable to know what it was the years sure messed up my gut. Had years of pain and discomfort. Now that it’s known I’ve been working with a nutritionist to help with my digestion. So much better now
I very recently read about this reaction, but was not aware it had been around as early as the 1990's. Glad you are doing better now, Kathleen and that Elle's reaction was less pronounced. I am guessing I haven't heard much about this because I live in Ohio - just wondering where Kathleen and Elle are located.
I live in rural NE Oklahoma. Lots of deer, cattle, other critters who spread ticks along with wooded areas.
Recently, I have been diagnosed with AGS. My doc told me to avoid pork and lamb, which I've done. In the past few years, I had noticed feeling ill after eating lamb but not pork; however, I know avoid both.
It has not affected my ability to eat dairy, fortunately.