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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

Remember that kid at school who was allergic to that thing? And everyone had to be careful about what they brought in for lunch? Yeah? Well i fucking don't! We just got on with it! Wtf is wrong with the world?!

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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Did allergies even exist when I was at school?

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By *rincess peachWoman over a year ago

shits creek

I was allergic to homework

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

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By *otSoNewWalesCoupleCouple over a year ago

South Wales

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

This

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By *orticiaWoman over a year ago

Wirral

"Remember that kid at school who was allergic to that thing? And everyone had to be careful about what they brought in for lunch? Yeah? Well i fucking don't! We just got on with it! Wtf is wrong with the world?!

We used to play in dirt, eat dirt, catch germs & build immune systems. Faces were cleaned with spit on a tissue. Now parents are armed with wipes, antibacterial spray, gel, cleanser, suncream & a paranoia about gluten.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

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By *otSoNewWalesCoupleCouple over a year ago

South Wales

Congratulations on not having any allergies. You must be congratulated.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

This"

I don't even know if that was a thing when i was at school?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

This"

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

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By *otSoNewWalesCoupleCouple over a year ago

South Wales

Full of shit. My daughter is coeliac. You need this shit to happen to you so your head gets tugged out of your arsehole.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

This

I don't even know if that was a thing when i was at school? "

You’re educated, Clem?

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By *otSoNewWalesCoupleCouple over a year ago

South Wales

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

It's called medical progress. A lot of shit wasn't understood back then.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?"

Lots of things ‘may contain nuts’ and the majority of the time it will trigger a reaction.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy. "

And you went to school in the 1930s

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

It's called medical progress. A lot of shit wasn't understood back then."

Better diagnosis? Never thought of that before. I always kind of thought it was recent additives or something causing allergies. I don't remember kids dying of unknown issues.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?

Lots of things ‘may contain nuts’ and the majority of the time it will trigger a reaction. "

I know but I was asking if sweet filling were allowed, like jam, for general health reasons.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

Exactly, so what happened? Are we better at diagnosis these days? Were hundreds of children dying before school in the 70's and 80's?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

And you went to school in the 1930s

Still hot though...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

It's called medical progress. A lot of shit wasn't understood back then.

Better diagnosis? Never thought of that before. I always kind of thought it was recent additives or something causing allergies. I don't remember kids dying of unknown issues."

I had allergic conjunctivitis that only came up when we went to Leysdown on holiday, when I was a child. A few years ago I was taking medication that made my allergies worse. I do think our immune systems have been affected by what we eat and our environment .

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

And you went to school in the 1930s

Still hot though..."

oh, you two

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

And you went to school in the 1930s

Still hot though...

oh, you two

I would.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My ex husband has always been allergic to scampi.

He's old too.

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By *ltravioletWoman over a year ago

In amongst the Unicorns & fairy dust

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too."
My Nephew is allergic to eating shellfish ,, but from the age of 5 when he took a packed lunch to school he knew NOT to eat any other kids food ,, because he was told the truth about what would happen ,,, it didn’t stop him from trying earthworms though ,,, he’s s very healthy 18 year old now ,,, let kids be kids ,,, it’s a very very small minority that would become really poorly x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

It's called medical progress. A lot of shit wasn't understood back then.

Better diagnosis? Never thought of that before. I always kind of thought it was recent additives or something causing allergies. I don't remember kids dying of unknown issues.

I've read that too much antibacterial stuff etc can stop kids from boosting their immune systems.

I don't remember peanut butter when I was a kid. I may have a shit memory or a crap local supermarket when growing up. Probably both.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

And you went to school in the 1930s

Still hot though...

oh, you two

I would.

Have to be careful with my nuts though.....

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?"

They aren't allowed anything.

Don't feed them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too. My Nephew is allergic to eating shellfish ,, but from the age of 5 when he took a packed lunch to school he knew NOT to eat any other kids food ,, because he was told the truth about what would happen ,,, it didn’t stop him from trying earthworms though ,,, he’s s very healthy 18 year old now ,,, let kids be kids ,,, it’s a very very small minority that would become really poorly x "

Let a child die because it didn't know his mate's chocolate had nuts in? Would it be ok if it were your child in that minority? It's a fucking peanut ban, not taking away their civil liberties.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?

They aren't allowed anything.

Don't feed them "

We have to, or they shoplift.

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?

They aren't allowed anything.

Don't feed them

We have to, or they shoplift. "

Then they go to young offenders and get fed there.

Winner.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

in the sixties we lived next door to a boy who was allergic to eggs. He broke both his legs and had to stay in hospital where the medical staff didn't believe his mum and gave him eggs.

They believed his mum after he swelled up like a balloon.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Allergens have always been there’s just more awareness and breakthroughs now.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?

They aren't allowed anything.

Don't feed them

We have to, or they shoplift.

Then they go to young offenders and get fed there.

Winner.

Do you think they are allowed peanut butter sandwiches?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

And you went to school in the 1930s

Still hot though...

oh, you two

I would.

Have to be careful with my nuts though....."

I like crushed nuts

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

My sister in law is allergic to kiwis....and my mum was allergic to tomatoes.

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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They say allergies can sometimes come from not eating things whilst pregnant.

Also, do you feed your child things which are 'high risk' in order to build up their tollerance?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It’s so easy to be dismissive unless you’re the one suffering.

It’s not like people want to be allergic and just “getting on with it” doesn’t really help.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

And you went to school in the 1930s

Still hot though...

oh, you two

I would.

Have to be careful with my nuts though.....

I like crushed nuts

Clem and I both come with our own individual nuttiness

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"in the sixties we lived next door to a boy who was allergic to eggs. He broke both his legs and had to stay in hospital where the medical staff didn't believe his mum and gave him eggs.

They believed his mum after he swelled up like a balloon."

I was trying to work out how the eggs had broken his legs! Now that really would have been an allergy!

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

I mean...let's not be hasty about this choice.

There jam or plain chocolate spread available. Are they allowed sweet fillings in sandwiches now?

They aren't allowed anything.

Don't feed them

We have to, or they shoplift.

Then they go to young offenders and get fed there.

Winner.

Do you think they are allowed peanut butter sandwiches?"

I reckon they eat much nicer things.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"I wouldn't want someone to die just because my child fancied a peanut butter sandwich.

But I don't remember allergies being a thing when I was at school. Must be something recent causing them.

I went to a very small school; there were 18 children in my class. One of them had a nut allergy.

And you went to school in the 1930s

Still hot though...

oh, you two

I would.

Have to be careful with my nuts though.....

I like crushed nuts

I prefer honey roasted.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Let a child die because it didn't know his mate's chocolate had nuts in? Would it be ok if it were your child in that minority? It's a fucking peanut ban, not taking away their civil liberties. "

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

Tell me about it! We have a woman at work who is allergic to haribo. We can't have them when she's in. I feel like saying fuck off home. Insensitive or what ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It’s so easy to be dismissive unless you’re the one suffering.

It’s not like people want to be allergic and just “getting on with it” doesn’t really help."

And children might not think to find out if something they have been offered is safe to eat.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Tell me about it! We have a woman at work who is allergic to haribo. We can't have them when she's in. I feel like saying fuck off home. Insensitive or what ?"

Stick to Werthers.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It’s so easy to be dismissive unless you’re the one suffering.

It’s not like people want to be allergic and just “getting on with it” doesn’t really help."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Did allergies even exist when I was at school?

Slates and chalk though!

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"in the sixties we lived next door to a boy who was allergic to eggs. He broke both his legs and had to stay in hospital where the medical staff didn't believe his mum and gave him eggs.

They believed his mum after he swelled up like a balloon.

I was trying to work out how

the eggs had broken his legs! Now that really would have been an allergy!

They were hard boiled

Actually it was awful. He used to sit on the kerb with his legs in the road playing with toy cars and a real car ran his legs over.

god knows how it happened there was only about three cars in a five mile radius.

He didn't have a lot of luck.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

When we were kids we claimed to be allergic to anything we didn't like

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"Tell me about it! We have a woman at work who is allergic to haribo. We can't have them when she's in. I feel like saying fuck off home. Insensitive or what ?"

Try another brand?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Tell me about it! We have a woman at work who is allergic to haribo. We can't have them when she's in. I feel like saying fuck off home. Insensitive or what ?

Try another brand? "

Nothing can compare to Haribo Clem

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"in the sixties we lived next door to a boy who was allergic to eggs. He broke both his legs and had to stay in hospital where the medical staff didn't believe his mum and gave him eggs.

They believed his mum after he swelled up like a balloon.

I was trying to work out how

the eggs had broken his legs! Now that really would have been an allergy!

They were hard boiled

Actually it was awful. He used to sit on the kerb with his legs in the road playing with toy cars and a real car ran his legs over.

god knows how it happened there was only about three cars in a five mile radius.

He didn't have a lot of luck."

Ergh that's horrible!

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"Tell me about it! We have a woman at work who is allergic to haribo. We can't have them when she's in. I feel like saying fuck off home. Insensitive or what ?

Try another brand?

Nothing can compare to Haribo Clem

I don't do sweets. I have no knowledge on this subject.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too."

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

There seem to be a lot more allergy sufferers around these days but it's hardly their fault. When you're talking about the chance of death we're best of being safe than sorry. I don't think it makes them softer than we were, just less fortunate.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Tell me about it! We have a woman at work who is allergic to haribo. We can't have them when she's in. I feel like saying fuck off home. Insensitive or what ?

Try another brand?

Nothing can compare to Haribo Clem

I don't do sweets. I have no knowledge on this subject.

Haribo are the king of jelly confectionary.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too."
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Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life

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By *ltravioletWoman over a year ago

In amongst the Unicorns & fairy dust

Let a child die because it didn't know his mate's chocolate had nuts in? Would it be ok if it were your child in that minority? It's a fucking peanut ban, not taking away their civil liberties. "
like I said my nephew knew NOT to eat any other child’s dinner

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Let a child die because it didn't know his mate's chocolate had nuts in? Would it be ok if it were your child in that minority? It's a fucking peanut ban, not taking away their civil liberties. like I said my nephew knew NOT to eat any other child’s dinner "

He's lucky. I hope he stays lucky in the future.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hey I’m going to sit happily on the fence and get splinters and say everyone is right!

Given the proliferation of allergies these days it’s absolutely right precautions are taken to protect those with them! Why risk someone’s life or well being if it can be easily prevented.

But Clem kinda has a point too - SOMETHING seems to have changed in that kids today seem to be a lot more susceptible to having allergies than before.

Yes, improved diagnosis may be one thing, but I wonder if other factors (eg. over-sanitisation maybe??) has resulted in lower tolerances on average?

Or maybe it’s as prevalent today as it’s always been but with the rise of t’internet and social media we just hear more about it?

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

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By *loswingersCouple over a year ago

Gloucester

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too..

Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life"

Wow , pretty deep .... but true

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault."

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms).

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it."

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too..

Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life"

Some people enjoy life; value it and want to make small sacrifices to save it.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms). "

It's just nuts Clem.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms).

It's just nuts Clem.

Damn right it is!

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way."

Let it fucking go!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms). "

I’m neither fit, nor wealthy. *crawls off to perish in peace”

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My theory is because of all the pesticides, additives, preservatives that we use on food.....yes there might have been some allergies years ago but not as many as today because we ate meat and vegetables, the vegetables still had muck on them

there was no ready meals, snacks, crisps, chocolate and pop were a special treat, not given a few times a day

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Let it fucking go!

Wow.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way."

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Let it fucking go!

Wow."

Yeah, you'll get it used to it...

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

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By *orticiaWoman over a year ago

Wirral

Full of shit. My daughter is coeliac. You need this shit to happen to you so your head gets tugged out of your arsehole."

Charming.

I didn’t say it was imaginary. But for every child with coeliac disease, there’s another parent not giving their child gluten because they are worried about it, or it sounds healthy - and non coeliacs need gluten. Kids are getting rickets again because parents are using head to toe sunblock and a lot of allergies such as hay fever, dust & animal fur is in the increase because kids are antibac wipes within an inch of their lives. Same as the anti-vaxxers, driven by fear & going to extremes.

I’m sorry your child is coeliac. But at least you can teach her to swear at people she disagrees with, eh?!

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms).

I’m neither fit, nor wealthy. *crawls off to perish in peace”"

I *could* keep you in a box and feed you with jizz if you want to stay safe?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

You might realise one day that clem dosent agree with what he writes half the time...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My theory is because of all the pesticides, additives, preservatives that we use on food.....yes there might have been some allergies years ago but not as many as today because we ate meat and vegetables, the vegetables still had muck on them

there was no ready meals, snacks, crisps, chocolate and pop were a special treat, not given a few times a day"

Pesticides have come a long way since the 70s. I was brought up on frozen food and instant mash.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

You might realise one day that clem dosent agree with what he writes half the time..."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

Let's keep this non personal huh. Like adults?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms).

I’m neither fit, nor wealthy. *crawls off to perish in peace”"

Ah you’re comfortably in the top 5% of wealth globally!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms).

I’m neither fit, nor wealthy. *crawls off to perish in peace”

I *could* keep you in a box and feed you with jizz if you want to stay safe? "

Sounds like the best offer I’ll get

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms).

I’m neither fit, nor wealthy. *crawls off to perish in peace”

Ah you’re comfortably in the top 5% of wealth globally!

No, I can’t lend you a tenner.

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By *loswingersCouple over a year ago

Gloucester

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

Let's keep this non personal huh. Like adults?

Totally agree .... what happened to not insulting fellow users ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Thanks Voyboy, I can confirm that you are perfectly correct. It was aimed at Clem and the original statement he made. Should have cleared it up earlier I suppose

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

Let's keep this non personal huh. Like adults?

Totally agree .... what happened to not insulting fellow users ?

Happens all the time from what I read on here. Actually you insulted us once, a very long time ago now.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Thanks Voyboy, I can confirm that you are perfectly correct. It was aimed at Clem and the original statement he made. Should have cleared it up earlier I suppose

Apologies from me.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal. "

No because he swore at me for no reason.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

No because he swore at me for no reason. "

Fair enough. He kinda said what I was thinking at that point in the thread though. Nevermind. Onwards.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too..

Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life

Some people enjoy life; value it and want to make small sacrifices to save it.

"
.

I think the mistake we're making is confusing the hurt of somebody no longer being here with the reality of were all born to die.

Some of us are fortunate and live longer lives while not really being deserving of it and others are unfortunate and die from short lives, however it's life, somewhere there's a very fine balance between right and wrong and were obviously pushing that balance by constantly saving people who weren't destined to live past childhood, the reality of inoculation is every single time we "cure" one thing another pops up to kill. Such is humanity that were always going to try to save what's prescious to us personally without thinking of the external consequences.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

No because he swore at me for no reason.

Fair enough. He kinda said what I was thinking at that point in the thread though. Nevermind. Onwards.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Thanks Voyboy, I can confirm that you are perfectly correct. It was aimed at Clem and the original statement he made. Should have cleared it up earlier I suppose

Apologies from me."

Not necessary

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too..

Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life

Some people enjoy life; value it and want to make small sacrifices to save it.

I think the mistake we're making is confusing the hurt of somebody no longer being here with the reality of were all born to die.

Just because we are all born to die doesn't mean we should have a defeatist attitude towards living. We were born with intelligence-we should use it to its full capacity.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Two colleagues have young children who both have allergies to various things, milk, eggs etc and I did wonder if it was anything to do with what their mums ate when pregnant.

I also think this paranoia over germs nowadays isn’t healthy.

Let kids get dirty.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too..

Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life

Some people enjoy life; value it and want to make small sacrifices to save it.

I think the mistake we're making is confusing the hurt of somebody no longer being here with the reality of were all born to die.

And, I'm not mistaking two things that are not in the least bit similar.

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By *loswingersCouple over a year ago

Gloucester

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

Let's keep this non personal huh. Like adults?

Totally agree .... what happened to not insulting fellow users ?

Happens all the time from what I read on here. Actually you insulted us once, a very long time ago now.

Really ?

I can’t imagine why or how that may have happened .

Are you sure it wasn’t a misunderstanding ?

It’s easily done

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

That was an intense read

I once babysat two brothers who were deathly allergic to absolutely everything. My presence was only required to make sure they didn't find themselves inadvertently in the vicinity of anything they were allergic to.

It was one of the scariest nights of my life. I don't know how those kids' parents deal with it. And I never babysat again.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Two colleagues have young children who both have allergies to various things, milk, eggs etc and I did wonder if it was anything to do with what their mums ate when pregnant.

I also think this paranoia over germs nowadays isn’t healthy.

Let kids get dirty. "

I know loads of kids who get dirty. I don't think getting dirty will stop someone becoming allergic to peanuts.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too..

Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life

Some people enjoy life; value it and want to make small sacrifices to save it.

I think the mistake we're making is confusing the hurt of somebody no longer being here with the reality of were all born to die.

Just because we are all born to die doesn't mean we should have a defeatist attitude towards living. We were born with intelligence-we should use it to its full capacity. "
.

You used the word defeatist which is pertinent, we all wish to change the outcome of situations for those we love, what I'm saying is when you change those outcomes there's a knock on effect, why we wish to change those outcomes is more pertinent than changing the actual outcome in my opinion

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By *ltravioletWoman over a year ago

In amongst the Unicorns & fairy dust

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms).

I’m neither fit, nor wealthy. *crawls off to perish in peace”

I *could* keep you in a box and feed you with jizz if you want to stay safe? "
probsbly be allergic

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

No because he swore at me for a good reason. "

Fify

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too..

Alas it's called life, some don't make it and it's sad, it's been happening for about 2.2 billion years and I'm really not sure myself about what's the point of this existence we call life

Some people enjoy life; value it and want to make small sacrifices to save it.

I think the mistake we're making is confusing the hurt of somebody no longer being here with the reality of were all born to die.

And, I'm not mistaking two things that are not in the least bit similar. "
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I believe you are, your confusing length of life with living, there not connected

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal. "

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

Let's keep this non personal huh. Like adults?

Totally agree .... what happened to not insulting fellow users ?

Happens all the time from what I read on here. Actually you insulted us once, a very long time ago now.

Erm, i refer you to my "letting it go" statement. It's not healthy to hold on..

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By *hropsDuoCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too."

Some people just don't realise how serious some allergies can be. Poor boy

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way."

You're getting an Xmas kiss!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a son with a severe nut allergy, School has an Epi-Pen and we have to carry one too. He had an allergic reaction to peanut butter as a toddler and had to be rushed to hospital.

Another child in his School has an allergy to egg. Also carries an epi-pen.

I’m not an anti-bacterial wipe mum. My boys are typical mucky pups (within reason!) it’s just something he’s developed. No history of it in the family, and i love peanut butter!

I have no idea why these things happen. But it’s a constant worry, because you never know how severe the next attack will be.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

My ex husband has loads of allergies. His siblings have none. All brought up together, same house, same diet, same mother who smoked throughout her pregnancies.

I'm just happy that my kids haven't (so far) inherited any of his allergies (if you can even inherit them, because of that I'm not so sure).

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Two colleagues have young children who both have allergies to various things, milk, eggs etc and I did wonder if it was anything to do with what their mums ate when pregnant.

I also think this paranoia over germs nowadays isn’t healthy.

Let kids get dirty.

I know loads of kids who get dirty. I don't think getting dirty will stop someone becoming allergic to peanuts. "

I wasn’t necessarily talking about a nut allergy

But there does seem to be more people around with allergies nowadays.

I don’t remember ever having to be careful about what we took to school to eat in our packed lunches.

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

Let's keep this non personal huh. Like adults?

Totally agree .... what happened to not insulting fellow users ?

Happens all the time from what I read on here. Actually you insulted us once, a very long time ago now.

Really ?

I can’t imagine why or how that may have happened .

Are you sure it wasn’t a misunderstanding ?

It’s easily done "

Quite possibly

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Two colleagues have young children who both have allergies to various things, milk, eggs etc and I did wonder if it was anything to do with what their mums ate when pregnant.

I also think this paranoia over germs nowadays isn’t healthy.

Let kids get dirty.

I know loads of kids who get dirty. I don't think getting dirty will stop someone becoming allergic to peanuts.

I wasn’t necessarily talking about a nut allergy

But there does seem to be more people around with allergies nowadays.

I don’t remember ever having to be careful about what we took to school to eat in our packed lunches.

More children in schools. More exposure to chemicals that may alter the immune system, I think.

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By *loswingersCouple over a year ago

Gloucester

"Two colleagues have young children who both have allergies to various things, milk, eggs etc and I did wonder if it was anything to do with what their mums ate when pregnant.

I also think this paranoia over germs nowadays isn’t healthy.

Let kids get dirty.

I know loads of kids who get dirty. I don't think getting dirty will stop someone becoming allergic to peanuts.

I wasn’t necessarily talking about a nut allergy

But there does seem to be more people around with allergies nowadays.

I don’t remember ever having to be careful about what we took to school to eat in our packed lunches.

Seems to be the same for all of us of a certain age . It’s odd how many kids have allergies today compared with the sixties and seventies .

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The reason very very few people die from the common cold is because millions before you died from the common cold, did these people die in vain, no, your all living because they died and in humanity that's guilt.

I think it's life, it's good bad and the ugly, how we deal with that is important and sorrow is a human emotion of great importance to how we got here, no bird ever nests in an unsuccessful nest they move on and try try try again

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

A boy died 03/03/17 in the Midlands from anaphylactic shock from a fish allergy. The inquiry deemed there to have been an element of neglect on the schools behalf.

Why are you quoting me? I was pointing out how bloody serious allergies can be and said nothing about it being their fault.

I think they were backing your point up about anaphylactic shock, not criticising your post

Not how I read it.

Well it was how I did!

That’s the thing with the written word isn’t it? Open to interpretation. Hopefully the person making the post will clarify!

It was the 'but it's hardly their fault' that I felt was aimed my way.

Ah see my reading is that they aimed that at Clem, the OP, and was backing up your point! I may well be wrong, maybe Mr Sausage Fingers will confirm?

Well anyone that speaks against Clem is alright in my book

Let's keep this non personal huh. Like adults?

Totally agree .... what happened to not insulting fellow users ?

Happens all the time from what I read on here. Actually you insulted us once, a very long time ago now.

Erm, i refer you to my "letting it go" statement. It's not healthy to hold on..

Put on a blue dress and blonde wig and sing it Clem. It's the weather for it

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By *BWandhusbandCouple over a year ago

Midlands

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too.

Some people just don't realise how serious some allergies can be. Poor boy

I know. I can't imagine how they must be feeling.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way.

You're getting an Xmas kiss!

Only 295 days to go and counting

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Two colleagues have young children who both have allergies to various things, milk, eggs etc and I did wonder if it was anything to do with what their mums ate when pregnant.

I also think this paranoia over germs nowadays isn’t healthy.

Let kids get dirty.

I know loads of kids who get dirty. I don't think getting dirty will stop someone becoming allergic to peanuts.

I wasn’t necessarily talking about a nut allergy

But there does seem to be more people around with allergies nowadays.

I don’t remember ever having to be careful about what we took to school to eat in our packed lunches.

Seems to be the same for all of us of a certain age . It’s odd how many kids have allergies today compared with the sixties and seventies ."

Maybe they all died of them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way."

Absolutely, it’s just interesting to observe how people make assumptions.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way.

Absolutely, it’s just interesting to observe how people make assumptions."

We all do it occasionally! It's easy to miss interpret the sentiment behind a post and assumptions are jumped at rather quickly at times. I should have cleared it up sooner but was enjoying warming my hands on the fire. It is interesting to observe!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way.

Absolutely, it’s just interesting to observe how people make assumptions.

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By *oiretblancCouple over a year ago

London

The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way.

Absolutely, it’s just interesting to observe how people make assumptions.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"That was an intense read

It was one of the scariest nights of my life. I don't know how those kids' parents deal with it. And I never babysat again."

They make sure they only leave their kids with people that take allergies seriously and not a inconvenience

This forum is steeping so low, must be great to be perfect

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way."

It’s always interesting to see how forum famous or popular personalities can get away with stuff that other mere mortals would be absolutely flamed for isn’t it?

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By *itch and TwatCouple over a year ago

Near Rushden Lakes

Let a child die because it didn't know his mate's chocolate had nuts in? Would it be ok if it were your child in that minority? It's a fucking peanut ban, not taking away their civil liberties. like I said my nephew knew NOT to eat any other child’s dinner "

It’s not just eating though, some people have allergic reactions to ANY contact with the things they are allergic to. They may be in a minority, but I don’t think it’s too much to ask to be sensitive to the potentially serious consequences.

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By *arpePinguisWoman over a year ago

Norwich

I was hospitalised in the 80s after exposure to sulphur in the school lab. Still highly bloody allergic now. And I had a schoolmate who had to be kept cool in hot weather as he couldn't regulate his body temperature effectively. Sucking it up and not taking nut products to school to avoid potentially fatal consequences is a small price to pay

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Let a child die because it didn't know his mate's chocolate had nuts in? Would it be ok if it were your child in that minority? It's a fucking peanut ban, not taking away their civil liberties. like I said my nephew knew NOT to eat any other child’s dinner

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman over a year ago

London

"The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!"

Allergic to strawberries here. Eat them; +39 temperature + cough + itch all over including on the inside (everywhere on the inside). All is gone half an hour later. Not life-threatening but very unpleasant. Personal beef: coffee shops that put strawberry cream all over things for decoration.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!"

How has the OP been crass? I've read the thread again and he hasn't actually said anything bad, he just made a general comment in the OP. For all we know he could have family members with deadly allergies and he's just stirring debate.

How did you find out about your banana allergy? Do allergies get worse over time?

I can imagine some nasty type eating a banana on the flight just to be an arse, some people are like that.

I've seen stories of people bitching because they couldn't have their usual snack of plane nuts when someone on board has a nut allergy.

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan over a year ago

Kent

" I had allergic conjunctivitis that only came up when we went to Leysdown on holiday, when I was a child."

Count yourself lucky it was only snotty eyes you picked up on Sheppey

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By *itch and TwatCouple over a year ago

Near Rushden Lakes

"The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!

How did you find out about your banana allergy? Do allergies get worse over time?

I can imagine some nasty type eating a banana on the flight just to be an arse, some people are like that.

I've seen stories of people bitching because they couldn't have their usual snack of plane nuts when someone on board has a nut allergy. "

“How has the OP been crass? He just made a general comment in the OP.”

Here is what he said again as a reminder...

“Remember that kid at school who was allergic to that thing? And everyone had to be careful about what they brought in for lunch? Yeah? Well i fucking don't! We just got on with it! Wtf is wrong with the world?! ”

It’s the second half which I find unpleasant...but, you know, each to their own way of stimulating debate. Subsequent comments by other posters are also imho insensitive...but Immaybe their lives haven’t been affected by this issue.

As I said previously, it’s a small minority that have a serious allergy with potentially life-threatening consequences. Changing our behaviour to protect these individuals is an act of kindness and collective responsibility.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!

How did you find out about your banana allergy? Do allergies get worse over time?

I can imagine some nasty type eating a banana on the flight just to be an arse, some people are like that.

I've seen stories of people bitching because they couldn't have their usual snack of plane nuts when someone on board has a nut allergy.

“How has the OP been crass? He just made a general comment in the OP.”

Here is what he said again as a reminder...

There's nothing wrong with what he said. I don't remember anyone with allergies, we just got on with life too. Wtf is wrong with the world- why do people have allergies now but didn't back then? What has gone wrong?

He didn't say let them die, or anything like that.

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By *itch and TwatCouple over a year ago

Near Rushden Lakes

"The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!

How did you find out about your banana allergy? Do allergies get worse over time?

I can imagine some nasty type eating a banana on the flight just to be an arse, some people are like that.

I've seen stories of people bitching because they couldn't have their usual snack of plane nuts when someone on board has a nut allergy.

“How has the OP been crass? He just made a general comment in the OP.”

Here is what he said again as a reminder...

He didn't say let them die, or anything like that."

He said explicitly that he would ignore advice not to bring in a particular food if someone else had an allergy. Or did I read that bit wrong?

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By *iversong321Woman over a year ago

Preston/Merseyside

Have you ever seen anyone have an anaphylatic reaction? It is scary as fuck! Hope it never happens to you or a member of your family cos believe me you won't be making flippant forum posts about it if it does.

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By *ertsRobMan over a year ago

Rickmansworth

How caring!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!

How did you find out about your banana allergy? Do allergies get worse over time?

I can imagine some nasty type eating a banana on the flight just to be an arse, some people are like that.

I've seen stories of people bitching because they couldn't have their usual snack of plane nuts when someone on board has a nut allergy.

“How has the OP been crass? He just made a general comment in the OP.”

Here is what he said again as a reminder...

He didn't say let them die, or anything like that.

He said explicitly that he would ignore advice not to bring in a particular food if someone else had an allergy. Or did I read that bit wrong?"

Please can you quote where he explicitly said that.

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By *itch and TwatCouple over a year ago

Near Rushden Lakes

"The OP isn't usually this crass!

I have a morbid allergy to bananas - being in the same room as one will put me into a coma and if I were to eat one - then instant death.

I have to alert the crew on every flight I go on...because if someone so much as opens a banana on the flight then we have to make an emergency landing to get me to hospital .

Inevitably when this is announced over the

PA system there is a lot of laughter - no doubt from people who share the OP's finely tuned sensitivity to others!

How did you find out about your banana allergy? Do allergies get worse over time?

I can imagine some nasty type eating a banana on the flight just to be an arse, some people are like that.

I've seen stories of people bitching because they couldn't have their usual snack of plane nuts when someone on board has a nut allergy.

“How has the OP been crass? He just made a general comment in the OP.”

Here is what he said again as a reminder...

He didn't say let them die, or anything like that.

He said explicitly that he would ignore advice not to bring in a particular food if someone else had an allergy. Or did I read that bit wrong?

Please can you quote where he explicitly said that. "

Oh I do apologise I must have misinterpreted his post...he was just saying that he didn’t remember allergies being an issue rather than saying he would ignore advice etc...although it is rather ambiguous...it’s the “Yeah! Well, I fucking don’t” bit” which is a problem. It doesn’t make clear whether he doesn’t remember that being an issue (I do btw and I am of the same fine vintage) or whether he wouldn’t “fucking” follow the advice. Not keen on the aggression in that either tbh...but we all communicate in our own unique ways.

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple over a year ago

Chester

Processed food, cross contamination ,over use of antibiotics changes immune system! There is a massive difference to life threatening allergic reaction & needing to carry epipens to intolerance where you feel poorly!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Meh ...

Turn off your TV and don't read newspapers and you won't know about any of it!

I don't have children so I can hide away from propaganda and bollocks that we're all going to die from too much air quite easily.

Ignorance is bliss

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By *rsTrellisWoman over a year ago

Cambridge

Someone at the top of the thread said a child they know died from anaphylaxis last week. This is very real for some families and the scathing tone of some posts here is inappropriate.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Someone at the top of the thread said a child they know died from anaphylaxis last week. This is very real for some families and the scathing tone of some posts here is inappropriate. "

Someone always knows someone ...

That's what feeds the hysteria.

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By *rsTrellisWoman over a year ago

Cambridge

"Someone at the top of the thread said a child they know died from anaphylaxis last week. This is very real for some families and the scathing tone of some posts here is inappropriate.

Someone always knows someone ...

That's what feeds the hysteria."

It wasn’t hysteria at all. I didn’t make claims about prevalence or causes.

But sensitivity in the face of a child’s death isn’t much to ask in my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Someone at the top of the thread said a child they know died from anaphylaxis last week. This is very real for some families and the scathing tone of some posts here is inappropriate.

Someone always knows someone ...

That's what feeds the hysteria.

It wasn’t hysteria at all. I didn’t make claims about prevalence or causes.

But sensitivity in the face of a child’s death isn’t much to ask in my opinion. "

Well said

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By *iversong321Woman over a year ago

Preston/Merseyside

"Someone at the top of the thread said a child they know died from anaphylaxis last week. This is very real for some families and the scathing tone of some posts here is inappropriate.

Someone always knows someone ...

That's what feeds the hysteria."

Hysteria regarding a chid dying? Some families battle with this on a daily basis. Would you be hysterical if your child was gasping for their breath?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve had a quick google into allergies, it’s pretty fascinating as to why and there are many theories.

Interesting to note that the massive rise in allergies has taken place in the last 20 years or so, scientists are looking at lifestyle changes, lack of Vit D in northern hemispheres has been indicated as we suffer more than our southern counterparts who are outside in the sunnier climes more. Coincides with our more indoor / sedentary / computer / games / social media way of life.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What a crock of shite some ignorant posters have said about allergies on this

I'm knocking on a bit now and have suffered with allergies most of my life.

I remember the first time at my be 5 of 6 playing in a haystack and my eyes totally closed due to the pollen.

It went on every summer until I was around 16 then suddenly I developed bad asthma attacks after being exposed to pollen on a evening...which was Fucking scary at the time.

This went on until I was around 20 and I had a allergy skin test..then was injected with pollens over 3 years out of season.

This cured me of the chronic Hay fever and asthma but around 7 years ago I developed chronic urticuria....which is the bodies immune system attacking itself were by I came out in a complete rash over every part of my body.

This is now under control with antihistamines and stomach tablets to block the receptors....so was allergies have been about when most of you where at school.

You were just ignorant of the fact!

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By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

"What a crock of shite some ignorant posters have said about allergies on this

I'm knocking on a bit now and have suffered with allergies most of my life.

I remember the first time at my be 5 of 6 playing in a haystack and my eyes totally closed due to the pollen.

It went on every summer until I was around 16 then suddenly I developed bad asthma attacks after being exposed to pollen on a evening...which was Fucking scary at the time.

This went on until I was around 20 and I had a allergy skin test..then was injected with pollens over 3 years out of season.

This is now under control with antihistamines and stomach tablets to block the receptors....so was allergies have been about when most of you where at school.

You were just ignorant of the fact!"

How did you get pollen injections? I hate hay fever would love a proper treatment.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’ve had a quick google into allergies, it’s pretty fascinating as to why and there are many theories.

So the OP isn’t that far off, although of course everyone knows someone who had an allergy back then, and of course awful for those that did, but there has been an increase in prevalence since Clem’s schooldays nonetheless...and of course bad Clem for sweary delivery, but also empathy for those who suffer allergies. But also a lot of over interpreting going on.

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By *agermeisterMan over a year ago

Leeds

A boy at my son's school died a week ago of anaphylactic shock. I'm sure his parents are wondering what's wrong with the world too."

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What a crock of shite some ignorant posters have said about allergies on this

I'm knocking on a bit now and have suffered with allergies most of my life.

I remember the first time at my be 5 of 6 playing in a haystack and my eyes totally closed due to the pollen.

It went on every summer until I was around 16 then suddenly I developed bad asthma attacks after being exposed to pollen on a evening...which was Fucking scary at the time.

This went on until I was around 20 and I had a allergy skin test..then was injected with pollens over 3 years out of season.

This is now under control with antihistamines and stomach tablets to block the receptors....so was allergies have been about when most of you where at school.

You were just ignorant of the fact!

How did you get pollen injections? I hate hay fever would love a proper treatment. "

I'm not too sure if it's still available on the NHS due to some dying after the injections....this was in the 80s.. but there are still private allergy clinics that do it.

I had to have it done due to it developing to chronic asthma on a night...I literally could hardly breath.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’ve had a quick google into allergies, it’s pretty fascinating as to why and there are many theories.

I remember a couple of kids as school with severe allergies ~ one was hay fever so bad his whole face used to swell up and another one who used to come out in hives, both used spend vast amount of time off school at home.

So I think of course there have always been certain allergies around, some have increased / some have lessened.

There are also allergies / intolerances we simply didn’t have or know much about ie peanut allergy / gluten ~ probably the best known in modern day aside of hayfever.

Anyways I’m rambling now as trying to type and put mascara on which those who have read another thread will know isn’t easy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’ve had a quick google into allergies, it’s pretty fascinating as to why and there are many theories.

So I think of course there have always been certain allergies around, some have increased / some have lessened.

There are also allergies / intolerances we simply didn’t have or know much about ie peanut allergy / gluten ~ probably the best known in modern day aside of hayfever.

Anyways I’m rambling now as trying to type and put mascara on which those who have read another thread will know isn’t easy

Is your tongue out?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’ve had a quick google into allergies, it’s pretty fascinating as to why and there are many theories.

So I think of course there have always been certain allergies around, some have increased / some have lessened.

There are also allergies / intolerances we simply didn’t have or know much about ie peanut allergy / gluten ~ probably the best known in modern day aside of hayfever.

Anyways I’m rambling now as trying to type and put mascara on which those who have read another thread will know isn’t easy

Is your tongue out?

Hahaha yes!

I look a mixture of this

and this

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is Clem getting an apology too?

People are allowed to express themselves or even create a debate without people being personal.

You are right about expression but, I doubt Clem has been mortally wounded in fact, I'm sure he thoroughly enjoys the chaos he causes at times!

It's always interesting and wouldn't want him any other way.

It’s always interesting to see how forum famous or popular personalities can get away with stuff that other mere mortals would be absolutely flamed for isn’t it?

It was obvious that I was agreeing with the lady. I thought that after you pointed it out (thanks), she might re read it and see for herself. It was interesting when she started to tell him what she thought but I didn't want it to get too out of hand. I thought maybe she would do some flaming!

Are some people that popular or is it that some peoples intension is so transparent that most don't bother rising to it. It is always interesting when someone does though.

Like the lady miss understood my post, I think a lot miss understood the original post! The OP does always manage to word things in a way that, if not read through and thought about carefully, can seem flippant and disrespectful... hence a lot of knee jerk reactions and shooting from the hip. It does stir interesting threads though and, it's always interesting to see how people interpret things and, the reaction.

I read between the lines and my interpretation was... what is wrong with the world? Why so many people effected by allergies these days?

Clearly not how some have read it. They are making their thoughts clear based on their interpretation. Judging by some responses there is a bit of a flaming going on and, perhaps he isn't popular with everyone! So does he get away with it? I think he has broad shoulders and knows what buttons to press to get a debate or a reaction, which is why he does it. He did say he doesn't always believe what he writes but, he does get people debating.

It shouldn't ever get nasty or personal though! People should read things through a few times and have a think before they respond. That goes for all of us at times.

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By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

Well anyone that speaks against (insert any name ) is alright in my book is not an insult. Most people complaining about that have said much worse on here and called it straight talking.

Swearing at people while posting ( which happened with a few people ) is not very civil though so please, unless you are bantering with someone you know, please keep it civil or the debate goes a totally different way as expected.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Havnt there been trials of controlled exposure to peanuts in sufferers and it having good effects on the body building up a tolerance to it.

Eating local honey to expose you to local pollen for hayfever sufferers too,although i dont think that has been proven either.

I developed adult asthma and an immune condition after being a robustly healthy child and working outdoors in muck and soil my whole adult life. Im convinced its the (crappy) food we eat

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By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
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O o O oo

To the OP, thinking about it there was one kid in my class who was allergic to something and Mr R is allergic to eggs

I wonder if it is that we are more aware of other peoples allergies now rather than more people having them.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man over a year ago

salisbury

All i know is, when there's bees about i always carry my Epipen.

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin

Saw an interesting documentary on this a while back. They cited examples of people from certain tribes in Africa who appeared to have very few Allergies. Kids are brought up in the bush and exposed to everything from very early in life.

Modern thinking suggests that the less allergens we are exposed in the first year of life the more likely we are to show signs of allergies later in life.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"To the OP, thinking about it there was one kid in my class who was allergic to something and Mr R is allergic to eggs

I wonder if it is that we are more aware of other peoples allergies now rather than more people having them.

Could be this. I still can't remember anyone with allergies from my school.

This doesn't mean I don't give a shit, I just don't remember it being an issue.

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By *oodnitegirlWoman over a year ago

Yorkshire

"All i know is, when there's bees about i always carry my Epipen.

Yes. We don’t want a ‘my girl’ moment.

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"All i know is, when there's bees about i always carry my Epipen.

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and me but it's with wasps.

Unfortunately you can develop an allergy at any age.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Saw an interesting documentary on this a while back. They cited examples of people from certain tribes in Africa who appeared to have very few Allergies. Kids are brought up in the bush and exposed to everything from very early in life.

Modern thinking suggests that the less allergens we are exposed in the first year of life the more likely we are to show signs of allergies later in life.

Why do some children get allergies and their siblings don't?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Why do some children get allergies and their siblings don't? "

Thats a bit like saying why do some develop heart conditions and Thier siblings don't.

Short straw syndrome

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Modern thinking suggests that the less allergens we are exposed in the first year of life the more likely we are to show signs of allergies later in life.

As parents, when they were babies we were told to avoid giving them certain foods, peanuts, shell fish, honey...all the things people are commonly allergic to.

We had our own beliefs, so we ignored this and introduced them to these things very early on. Only the tiniest of amounts to start with. We have never had any problems apart from hay fever which is inherent. I think there is a lot in what you are saying.

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

" Are we playing god? Have we reversed evolution? Survival of the fittest had become survival of the wealthiest. (In global terms). "

That has long been the definition of fittest in survival terms.

I'm allergic to ginger. I like ginger but my tongue swelling is a high price for the taste.

In the old days schools prepared the meals. The person/people with allergies were catered for or they were the ones bringing in a packed lunch. They were in my school in the 70s.

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

Modern thinking suggests that the less allergens we are exposed in the first year of life the more likely we are to show signs of allergies later in life.

Why do some children get allergies and their siblings don't? "

That’s because asthma and allergies are common conditions with complex etiologies involving both genetic and environmental contributions

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By *s_bettyboopWoman over a year ago

-3

"My sister in law is allergic to kiwis....and my mum was allergic to tomatoes."

Me and my mom are both allergic to kiwis.

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