Delayed Allergic Reactions
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 11:02AM Not all allergic reactions occur right away. Whereas a classic reaction that can cause anaphylaxis can occur within minutes, it can also take several hours, and still need immediate treatment. A classic reaction can also cause death.
There are also other immune responses that can take up to 72 hours to manifest. This is called a delayed reaction and the symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can include a runny nose, flu like symptoms, heart palpitations, swollen joints & vertebrae, skin rashes, achy muscles, stomach and intestinal distress and more -- up to 100 different symptoms. This, plus rather unreliable tests, make this reaction very difficult to diagnose via testing. Keep a food journal and note each symptom after you eat a particular food. Remove the food that is causing your symptoms and work with a physician who understands all types of allergic reactons.
An allergic reaction to food is hard on the body. It can take you several days to recover from it, regardless of the type.
Read more about the different type of immune reactions to food, including Classic & Delayed Immune Reactions, Hybird Sensitivity, and Celiac Disease: What is a Food Allergy?
The article also helps us understand the different types of NON-immune reactions, as well.
Know what you have so you can take precautions, treat yourself and your loved ones with love, and react properly.
