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Frequently Asked Questions for Alpha-gal and Celiac Disease

I have compiled a list of links for information, medical assistance, recipes and forums that we have found to be useful in our situation of living with extreme food allergies. We just started this page in Jan 2014 so it is definitely a work in progress at this time.

Alpha-gal Disease - In short Alpha-gal is an allergic reaction to any mammal product; meat, milk, cheese, gelatin, and more. Most reactions are from food ingested, however makeup, soap and other skin contact items can cause a reaction. The reaction vary from swelling of the feet or hives to anaphylactic shock. A reaction may be severe to deadly. If you think you have the disease eliminate all mammal products from you diet and skin contact immediately and consult a physician immediately. A simple blood test can confirm your condition.

What is it? Alpha-gal Syndrome or sometimes refereed to as Mammalian Meat Allergy
What are the symptoms? Anaphylactic Shock
How did I contract this disease? Carried by deer, transmitted to humans by the Lone Star Tick.
Who is the leading authority on the subject? University of Virginia
How can I keep up with the latest news on the disease? University of Virginia News Letter
Where can I obtain more information? Alpha-gal Research Links.

Celiac Disease - Most recently we have discovered that a side effect to Alpha-gal can be Celiac Disease. Honey also contains a sugar that can trigger a reaction.

What is it? Celiac Disease
Gluten free alcohol - also a great site for all celiac info Celiac.com

Lactose Intolerance - Since milk and cheese are some of the foods Alpha-gal patients must avoid we feel it necessary to include it in our informational searches.

What is it? Lactose Intolerance

Other Food Allergies Research - Resources I feel have done a good job of defining and compiling information.

This site is from the University of York, England and the regulations are slightly different in the US, however it is an excellent informational website: Understanding Food Additives

Miscellaneous Friends and Information - Mostly sources for purchasing speciality products.

Elizabeth's story at: Living Without Magazine article from 2013
Protein powder that is gluten free and vegan, even comes in chocolate All Star Health
Chicken and turkey hot dogs without mammal products, also gluten free Applegate Meats

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