More scary info about Alpha Gal syndrome
By snowy
@snowy22315 (212723)
United States
June 18, 2026 11:24am CST
Let me preface this by saying that almost all people who have exposure to this tick borne syndrome do not get a red meat or dairy allergy but for those that do other than possible anaphylatic shock apparently it can also cause you to vomit if you are eating red meat or dairy. Last night when friend and I were at the free dinner..we were sitting by a nice couple who said that a friend of theirs had that and lost 110 pounds. He was vomiting almost every time he ate. It took UVA awhile to figure out what he had..and finally tested for it. The outcome in this case those was good, because it turns out his wife is a vegan and loves to cook. He needed to lose the weight so now they are happy as clams eating vegetarian meals. However, it must have been super frightening when they didn't know what was happening.
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
19 Jun
I am sure living with out meat is a small price to pay compared with vomiting everyday.
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
19 Jun
@Ineeddentures It would be tough, but I guess you can get used to anything. When I have tried to g veg though I always end up craving it like crazy though after about a month.
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@Ineeddentures (46501)
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19 Jun
@snowy22315
Not sure
I couldn't live without meat.
Well I have never tried so so don't know
I don't fancy vomiting every day
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
18 Jun
It really is, put on spray when you are outside and the temps are on the high side. They seem like most insects to particularly like humidity.
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@Juliaacv (57404)
• Canada
18 Jun
@snowy22315 We had some extreme heat a month or so ago, but lately it has been so cool and rainy.
But we are always careful when we are out but with living in a city you do not have alot of danger of coming into contact with ticks.
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
18 Jun
I know, I guess it gives new meaning to the saying every cloud has a silver lining.
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
19 Jun
It would..I mean he tested negative for everything until they tested his blood for the syndrome.
@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
19 Jun
It sure is, but luckily most people don't have a reaction.
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
19 Jun
@LadyDuck It would be such a relief..that I think someone would be glad to do it.
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@LadyDuck (509093)
• Italy
19 Jun
@snowy22315 - I am sure he can live without meat or milk if he can stop feeling sick.
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
19 Jun
Just glad somebody finally thought to test for it.
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@Traceyjayne (13633)
• United Kingdom
19 Jun
I had not heard of this before , but earlier this week I was watching The Pioneer Woman online and her son in law has just been diagnosed with Alpha Gal. He is okay with dairy but red meat is a big no no ! She posted lots of in depth info ….it was really interesting.
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@snowy22315 (212723)
• United States
19 Jun
OH really, Do you know which one? SHe has David and Mauricio. I would not be afraid to eat red meat as long as I had an epi pen.Just in case.. Very few people actually develop the red meat allergy. It is only about 2 percent of those who have the syndrome. I have probably had it for quite sometime and have always eaten red meat..n9 reaction...so it depends on the person.
@Traceyjayne (13633)
• United Kingdom
19 Jun
@snowy22315 yes it is Mauricio….Alex’s husband.
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@LindaOHio (223814)
• United States
21 Jun
That's really wild. I'm so glad they finally figured it out.
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