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Allergies/sensitivites

laurjil
laurjil
Does anyone else have allergies and or sensetivies to chemicals, (bleach, windex, etc)I have it bad and also allergic to wheat so eat gluten free.Still in bad pain.must find out if this new pain in fingers is related to my Fibro. or RA. I feel that its probably my RA.
sunsetzzs
sunsetzzs
I do not have allergies to chemicals (that I know of), but I am extremely sensitive and therefore need to avoid contact of cleaning products, make-up, soaps, etc. I wear rubber gloves if/when I clean with something coming out of a bottle. And I need to stick to products that claim they are hypoallergenic.

With meds, and the chemicals and such in them - I have to watch out when starting anything new because frequently, I'll have an allergic reaction or side effect.

As far as food goes, through timely experimentation with my diet, I've learned what bothers me. I know that if I eat lots of processed foods, non-homemade bakery type foods, or more than a little wheat, I have stomach/digestive problems. I also have stomach ulcers, so anything spicy, acidic, or cruciferous veggies, will bother me.

Certain sounds/noise, or smells will often, very quickly, cause a headache for me. I try to avoid walking by the make-up/perfume section of a department store.