Multiple Allergies

[Fluffysmummy]

Hi there,
I'm a 38 year old woman with multiple allergies. They vary in severity from merely annoying, to life threatening. They also come in a range of areas.
My most severe, are penicillin, & wasp stings/nettle stings/ant bites. However, others include metals, animal hair, latex, cows' milk, & some very common skincare ingredients.
My main question is this... Is there anything that can be suggested, to reduce my susceptibility to these allergens,
Thanks in advance.
Stella

[Dr Chris Rutkowski]

Drug, venom, latex and food allergy should be investigated by an allergist; reactions to metal and skincare products can be managed by a dermatologist. Depending on your reactions one could recommend regular preventative treatment for example with antihistamines - but it all depends on what you are exactly allergy to and what type of reaction you experience.

[Fluffysmummy]

Thanks for the response,
I have seen a Dr regarding the most severe of them. Penicillin consumptions have resulted in hospitalisations, as have wasp stings.
The allergy to milk became fully apparent about 8yrs ago. It presents with a skin reaction, headache, & problems with my stomach, these all tend to last a few days.
Metal wise, I usually just get a skin reaction. In new piercings, it will cause infection. I just avoid metals that I react badly to.
In general, I try to avoid all things I react adversely to. I have cut foods, medicines, metals etc out of my life as much as is possible, always carry antihistamines with me, & am just very careful. Most of my reactions to these things, are more irritating than dangerous, & I take extra care to avoid the allergens which provoke serious reactions.