Hump Day Steak Might Be The Last..............

[ryork]

Really enjoyed that grilled filet I posted up Wed evening. Might be the last one I have, at least for quite some time. Some 3-4 hrs after I finished that meal, started having severe stomach pain, nausea and other GI type issues. After a couple hours of that, I started having large hives pop up all over my arms, torso, and thigh area. That progressed into some sort of tingling type sensation in my hands and tightness in my chest. I was by myself at our Lookout Mountain property which is remote to say the least, and so ended up driving myself to the ER in Fort Payne at 4:00 AM as I wasn't sure if this was going to get any worse. Turns out, looks like I have contracted Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) from a tick bite I had a couple weeks ago. Feel perfectly normal again 24 hrs later after a full night's sleep. I try to be very mindful of ticks, but missed this tiny lone star tick that got on my back in a spot I couldn't see or touch. About had to have got on me in the yard or in my garden. So, will be staying away from mammalian meat, dairy etc. Have an appointment with an allergist next week that I hope will shed some light on maybe if this will just be limited to red meat or will this happen with pork, milk, butter, etc as well and get an epi-pen as a just in case there is some worse reaction down the road. Doesn't seem to be a lot of consensus or knowledge about this in the medical world from what I can tell. I can say that for as much as I enjoy a piece of seared medium rare salted red meat, I will gladly avoid it for as long as necessary after that episode. What I heard about this before was that it seemed to be permanent, but from what I can glean from some reading and other's stories in the last day or so, it does seem to go away for a lot of folks after a while (measured in years). I don't like it, but is what it is at this point. I get bored with chicken real quick, but thankfully I'm a huge fan of seafood. Guess it could be used as an excuse to fish more as well. Be careful with ticks, they're nasty little critters!

 

[elfiii]

Crap! This is RONG! on so many levels!

 

[Mexican Squealer]

@ryork very sorry to hear this...I have had it just over a year now and it has wrecked me. Feel free to ask me any questions or if you need any guidance. I’ve been up to UVA to the Dr that discovered it as he seems to be about the only one who knows much about it. Do not get caught alone without an epi pen. Also Google the list of meds you can and can not take...you will find most medicines unfortunately have an animal component that may or may not affect you. Also avoid carrageenan which is in many processed foods. Spices can be an issue as well...I can’t even smell bacon cooking without a reaction at this point. Wish you the best as it’s life changing.

 

[naildrvr]

I'm glad you were able to get the proper treatment in a timely manner! I hate that you are having to go through this. Hopefully everything will go in your favor.

 

[ryork]

I'm glad you were able to get the proper treatment in a timely manner! I hate that you are having to go through this. Hopefully everything will go in your favor.

Well.... didn't get any treatment, just wanted to make sure I wasn't going into anaphylatic shock. The doc there in the ER was honest, he felt like I had correctly self-diagnosed myself and told me to find a specialist as there was nobody in that facility qualified to help.

 

[Tblank]

Hate to hear that York. Prayers for a favorable outcome for you.

 

[ryork]

@ryork very sorry to hear this...I have had it just over a year now and it has wrecked me. Feel free to ask me any questions or if you need any guidance. I’ve been up to UVA to the Dr that discovered it as he seems to be about the only one who knows much about it. Do not get caught alone without an epi pen. Also Google the list of meds you can and can not take...you will find most medicines unfortunately have an animal component that may or may not affect you. Also avoid carrageenan which is in many processed foods. Spices can be an issue as well...I can’t even smell bacon cooking without a reaction at this point. Wish you the best as it’s life changing.

Thanks man! Sent you a PM

 

[blood on the ground]

That’s terrible man! I hope you are able to get past this and things get back to normal soon!

 

[ryork]

Crap! This is RONG! on so many levels!

Yeah........ it is a punch in the gut for sure. Just have to roll with the punches and keep on going best you can I suppose......

 

[Cool Hand Luke]

Sorry man, hope you can get treatment that minimizes your symptoms. Had one crawling on my elbow a few nights ago my dog must have escorted in. Scary stuff right there....

 

[4HAND]

Man that's terrible. Prayers for a good outcome.

 

[mrs. hornet22]

Sad and scary. Hope you get better soon.

 

[flatwoods]

Man I hate to hear this.
One of the few things I'm scared of. As much as I am outside it's probably just a matter of time.

 

[Robert_Lee]

That is terrible, glad you are okay. I'm sure your meals will be creative and outstanding. Hopefully it will pass.

 

[drenalin08]

Buddy of mine has had it for years, only good side is cholesterol level is great!Get well soon and turkey sausage aint bad!

 

[furtaker]

Man I hope you can whip it. Prayers and best wishes.

Y'all take a shot of vinegar every day this time of year to help keep the ticks under control. It may not work for everybody but it works for some and it certainly can't hurt.

 

[Lindseys Grandpa]

My Nephew has it real bad has for almost 10 years . His Doctor told him he don't think it will go away on him unless they find a vaccine . I do know of people who had it and returned to normal diets so there is hope . Hope you are in the lucky bunch .

 

[slow motion]

Sorry to hear brother. Will pray for you. Hang in there.

 

[MOTS]

Sorry to hear that ryork! I know what you mean about chicken being boring, I have gout and it's no red meat without suffering. Hopefully you'll whip it.

 

[Nicodemus]

Sure am sorry to here this, Robie.