Meet Aidan

1. How long have you had your food allergy? About 9 years, I had my first reaction when I was about 14 months old. I had eaten something containing peanut butter and my mom and dad noticed a few hives around my mouth. 2. What are you allergic to? I am allergic to...

Welcome to Charleston, SC

This past week end, this Allergic Traveler headed back to Charleston, SC. I try not to go to the same place, as there are so many places to see, but Charleston is special. We went there the first time, about a year ago to meet some friends from Florida. We enjoyed...

Best Intentions

As we get older, our life brings us in different directions, some planned, some a surprise. All the best plans can never prepare you for the unexpected. Perhaps egotistically, I always think I am prepared. This allergic traveler always carries her meds, her Epi-pen,...

Our little Batman, Maya

What is your background (age, race, married etc.)? I am five, I am Caucasian and  I am starting kindergarten in a few weeks! Do you have allergies? I am allergic to dairy, to soy and to eggs. I also have allergies to lentils, chickpeas and other legumes. I am also...

Meet Amy – she is allergic to eggs

What is your background (age, race, married etc.)? I am a quarter British, half English Canadian and a quarter French Quebecer! I am 37, married to an Egyptian (Cairo) 37-year-old bilingual man. Do you have allergies? Does your spouse? I have a metal allergy. I am...