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[quote=Anonymous]Both of my kids have extremely severe food allergies (anaphylaxis) to 6 of the top 9 food allergens. They haven't had most normal foods kids eat, never been to a restaurant, our grocery bills are so expensive because they can only eat certain things, and miss out on a lot of fun experiences with their friends because of their allergies. We've tried food challenges but they've both had bad and almost life-threatning reactions, and I know they'll most likely have to carry this with them for the rest of their lives (and most likely their children's lives.) It's just sad that our culture is so heavily food-focused, and most times when we ask for allergy-friendly alternatives when out with friends or at an activity, they just end up getting excluded. Misinformation is also rampant: many people think its no big deal or that they're just lactose-intolerant, and they've been offered things that they were told were "safe" for them to eat, when they actually want, from adults they trust.  Just needed to vent a little. Does it ever get better?[/quote]

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