Allergies

In my family we have a few food allergies. My mom, brother and sister have either been diagnosed with celiacs or have such a high index for suspiscion they just go about life as if they have been diagnosed. Needless to say, mealtime is generally a little tricky to say the least. My dad has Type II diabetes so that just throws another wrench into the mix. All of us, to some degree have issues with lactose. Then there is me. All the things my family can't eat, I can. Bread? No biggie. Sugary candy? Safe. Eggs? More please! While they all mow down on guacamole and fruit salad, I'm stuck drooling because I can't have it!

This little allergy of mine has gotten better since I started getting my allergy shots. I can eat raw carrots again in moderation. (Read: four baby carrots is my limit) I can have broccoli and cauliflower with mild irritation to my mouth. But melon... oh how I love melon... insta-itch and mandatory constant throat clearing commences. Avacado does the same thing. We wont even discuss what onions do to me. I am a lady after all. This weekend I tried edemame... no dice.

I am really tired of the smallest little thing sending me into a neck-scratching, snot-dripping, tongue itching fit and sometimes I just don't know why.

So alas, I am left with grapes, strawberries, cherries and oranges. As for veggies, it is a 50/50 change for any given day.

Today, I must mourn the loss of bananas. While I sit here and pout I will do my best not to rip my tongue out with my staple remover.


*sigh*


Doomed to a life of meat, potatoes and steamed veggies.