Originally Posted by
kipper
This is why I generally avoid some restaurants. I've found they either don't take allergies seriously or aren't able to ensure that my food will be prepared without allergens. I've made the trip to the ER for an allergic reaction once. I'd prefer not to need to repeat it or the week-long meds after the reaction.
If I take the antihistamines or the cortisone early, the reaction will be much milder. But the food comes up rather quickly nonetheless. I hence only eat it, if socially unavoidable and I keep the intake to a minimum.