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Bitten and Changed: My Journey with Alpha-gal Syndrome
My story is a story that took years to realize. I live on a farm and I’m always outside doing chores, riding my horses, taking care of my garden. First I was diagnosed with A-Fib way back in 2013, I had had problem with my heart before then but it wasn’t very noticeable and it sure didn’t affect my life like it does now. My story with Alpha-Gal begun in 2017 with a tick bite. I had a tick bite that I had to go to the doctor with because I just couldn’t get it to heal. She gave me some medicine to put on the bite and it finally…
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What Is Alpha-gal Syndrome? Understanding This Surprising Food Allergy
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. The information in this blog post is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Imagine enjoying your favorite burger or a juicy steak, only to wake up hours later with hives, stomach cramps, or even trouble breathing. For a growing number of people, this is a reality — all because of a single tick bite. Welcome to the strange world of Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), a tick-borne illness that can turn your body against red meat and other mammal-derived products. In this post, I will share with you what Alpha-gal Syndrome is, what causes it, how…
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Can Alpha-gal Syndrome Affect Your Heart? What You Need to Know
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. The information in this blog post is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) is primarily known as a food allergy, but some research and case reports have suggested a link between AGS and certain heart-related issues, especially in more severe or chronic cases. Here are some key potential heart-related problems associated with Alpha-gal Syndrome. 1. Anaphylaxis-Induced Cardiac Events In severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), people with AGS may experience: These are not caused directly by alpha-gal but rather by the body’s extreme immune response, which can affect cardiovascular function. If someone has preexisting heart disease,…
