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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: goldfish on December 26, 2013, 11:54:57 pm
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http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/just-one-bite-ticks-and-allergies-on-the-north-shore-20131226-2zxru.html
Now it seems official - for just over 3 years now I've not been able to enjoy the simply grilled lamb chops I was raised on - or any other red meat for that matter! My first experience was when my body reacted in such a way my torso resembled one of those relief maps (all in red, raised vast areas) of the world. When this happened (of course, late at night :-))) I honestly thought something had gotten into the bed and had bitten me all over ??? I had a shower, poured what seemed gallons of white vinegar over the affected areas, etc, etc, etc. Within a couple of days, those bright red incredibly itchy "continents" gradually began to fade into pale pink. We examined the contents of the previous night's meal - a beautifully spiced casserole with lamb chops . . was it the spices? The second time it happened - it was after eating steak. After a couple more experiences I began to blame the meat, I changed butchers (several times :-))), blamed additives in the meat - whatever I could think of next. (even Ikea Swedish meat balls - I loved them!! - even produced angry red hives within an hour)
It wasn't until I mentioned it to a new friend who was a naturopath and she asked if I'd been bitten by ticks that some explanation, as weird as it seemed, was out there. . . . .I thought for a moment, the last one been almost a year before when I had one on the back of my neck. Later, a dr asked the same question but didn't confirm anything. So, now I guess it's official . . thanks to the SMH ;D ;D I've stuck to seafood, poultry, all manner of egg dishes, etc, and I thank my lucky stars though as it seems I can tolerate small amounts of chorizo . . . but I do miss a lamb roast!! :'( :'(
I'm not sure if it will ever go away, just not willing to take the risk atm . . . .
I live on the northern beaches of Sydney and I wonder if this phenomenon is confined to this area or is it becoming widespread. If you do live in a "tick area" please take extra care and be more than vigilant in checking yourselves (and your pets - vet fees are exorbitant!!) for them and pulling them out asap.
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GF I am glad that you found out what was causing the rash. I sympathise with you over the lamb roast. We don't eat a lot of red meat but not being able to have it if you wished must be agonising.
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Very interesting, and then maybe you should read this: Lyme Disease (http://www.lymedisease.org.au/about-lyme-disease/). Authorities like to deny it exists in Australia despite recorded sufferers.
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I find it confusing that the authorities say we don't have it here, when we obviously do.
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Gee GF that's terrible but bet your glad you have some answers. Do you think you will ever be able to tolerate read meat again?
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Very interesting.
Lyme disease is prevalent over here.
Dd was bitten when young and then tested for Lyme disease a bit after.
Never heard of the meat thing before and wonder if the allergy is worldwide?
Glad you are ok GF.
My DH would not cope, he doesn't like fish.
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Wow GF I'm glad you found out what was causing the nasty rash.It must be hard for you to refrain from eating red meat especially your favourite lamb roast.
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That stinks >:(
I do love rack of lamb :)
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GF, that is awful. At least you have an answer. Is there a possibility that you will grow out of it?
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That's awful for you GF. Lyme Disease is a nasty piece of business too.
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Glad you found out the cause GF it will be hard to stay away from lamb
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GF, glad you have found an answer hope it might be something that your immune system might overcome. Hugs.
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GF, how awful for you and how difficult to diagnose. I hope for your sake your intolerance decreases.
Ticks are the bain of our employees life. They have become a huge problem in recent years. It used to be they were only a big problem around eneabba but now are prevalent in all areas of the forest. Fortunately no one has had a reaction like this. Generally it is localised redness and itching. A new bite tends to set off older bites. We are unable to offer much to protect from these.
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Bedlam when my DH was doing his national service in QLD they were given an injection against ticks. Admittedly this was over 40 years ago. It was probably only for a short time too.
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GF were you just on "Today Tonight"?
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Hi CP.... No , why do you ask ?
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I caught the tail end of this episode (http://au.news.yahoo.com/today-tonight/health/article/-/20638913/tick-bite-fear/). I think you will find it very interesting.
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Yes, I've just watched it on the net . . . I think it's great that it's now getting the publicity. At least now people who become affected (and their doctors!!) will have some idea of what's happening. Thanks for that, CP - I haven't had the TV on tonight. Occasionally, I'll now try just a bite or two . . but it's really not worth it to me to try consuming a whole meal of it. Hearing of some really terrible reactions, I count myself very lucky I only had the reaction that I had!