Food Allergies: A Personal Story

Sarah Gitlin talks about her lifetime of dealing with food allergies. Diagnosed at 10 months old, Sarah spent her childhood unlike most other children, but very like much like other food allergy sufferers. Now 18, Sarah is among those leading the charge for a cure.

Children growing up with food allergies must avoid foods the rest of us take for granted, such as peanuts, milk, wheat, eggs, and more. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible. Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org for more information

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[kardancer1]

@criselda35 I think it may be. I am allergic to soy, tree nuts and possibly peanuts I recently had a bad reaction, I getting tested next week. I am always hungry as well, I tend to eat 4 to 5 times a day. Three meals and one to two snacks. I am a normal weight though. It may have to do with us having a nutrient imbalance from not being to able to eat all food groups. List everything you eat over a few weeks, look at the nutrients, vitamins, etc and see if your missing any out of your diet.

[criselda35]

hi Sarah,

whith my aeregy i am always hungry is that normal but my wheight is normal can you write my back please

crissy

[HealisticBella]

Thanks for sharing your story. Most people don't understand the trials that go along with food allergies. People I know often treat me like I'm a drama queen because I ask so many questions at restaurants, obsess over what I can eat or how excited I get when I master a new recipe or actually find a place I can eat freely. I loved your post. Thanks!

[AABkuwait87]

Food Allergy is my only fear .. thank you for sharing ..

[TheLawton5]

Well done Sarah your an inspiration, thank you, when will the results of the chinese herbs be known?

[peaceloveandrock1]

your gonna be a female president i cal tell!

[brez789]

you're a straight up diva star. don't let nothin bring you down, chica. keep working it...you deserve it

<333

lylas

[carolannsuddeath]

My 4 year old son suffers from severe multiple food allergies. And it hurts to know that he will carry this burden for the rest of his life. Many people don't understand the stress and anxiety we go though everyday. Thanks for sharing your story and all your hard work. Keep it up!

[scalab1]

I hope and pray that this herbal treatment turns into a cure for all who suffer from food allergies.

Good luck with your life and career,Sarah. Your parents did a wonderful job raising you. Only the parents of a child such as yourself can know the anguish that is involved.