Ocean City, Part Deux: Beer Allergies! D-:

[dawn_felagund]

Well, I'm back. We got home about an hour ago. Bobby is putting the air-conditioning units in because it was hot and sticky (aaah ... Maryland summers!), and it is presently pouring rain, though no thunder yet

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[heartofoshun]

You need an Epipen like Alex! He on the other hand will not touch a nut for anything in the world although the only reaction he ever had was to Cannolis with Pistachios (his reacction was really bad though--terrifying). You are very brave to take a chance like that for beer! I can vividly imagine that scene on the bus!

[dawn_felagund]

Oh, it's nothing approaching Epipen status! I usually end up with some hives and a lot of congestion. I've never had any swelling or difficulty breathing. It took three times drinking the wheat stout in Deep Creek to figure out it was the beer. The first time, we were seated outside and someone was mowing hay nearby, so I figured it was that. The next time, we were seated inside and I suddenly got really congested in my nose but figured it was someone wearing a fragrance that didn't agree with me. The third time, we had taken a growler back to the cabin, and when I started getting itchy and congested, Bobby and I looked at each other and were like, "OMG it's the beer ..." I could've cried. I really love that oatmeal stout.

[indy1776]

O.O I don't think I'd go on the Freak-Out if I wasn't being paid for it…

Oh, geez! That reminds me of my sister, who discovered that she is allergic to bergamot pretty much the same way: itching after drinking certain tea varieties. She liked Earl Grey, too.

[dawn_felagund]

Okay, thank you for putting my occasional beer allergy into perspective! Being allergic to tea would be far worse.

I can only speculate that the beer allergy is due to the type of yeast used, but I actually have no idea. I've researched it without any luck.

I don't think I'd go on the Freak-Out if I wasn't being paid for it…

As it is, it costs a fair amount to ride: $4 per person! For a very short ride--about ten swings! Bobby said, when I asked how much he paid for the tickets last night, "I think it's a pretty good deal." To which I replied, o.O. And he clarified, "I'd pay $20 to go on it." I don't know if I'd go that far, but it is really fun, if you're into that sort of thing!

[indy1776]

Well, it's not all tea. :) She just makes sure to read ingredient labels before trying new varieties.

I wish you luck in one day figuring it out.

Thing is, I like some thrill rides-- and that one's borderline category of the type I do like. But still, looking at that photo made me go, "Nope." (I'm also not sure I'd pay $4 for a short ride. Maybe once.) Haha! Look at me being all wishy-washy.

[huinare]

Argh! I can sympathize with the runny-nose-with-uncontrollable sneezing type allergic reaction, as well as with the bus adventure. I have frequently bemoaned that aspect of public transit where there are about 20 people crowded up in the front aisle, and it doesn't occur to them to move back (WTH, people). Not a fun combination; I was wincing all the way through reading about it.

Hope your next imbibing is allergy-free!

[brookeoflorien]

I couldn't be paid to go on that ride...*shudder* I have a fear of being high off the ground and only enclosed in a seat (which got worse with my one trip on a rollercoaster, where my step-dad had to hold me into the seat because I kept bouncing and sliding out of the bar. -_-)

Anyways, ick, allergies! Sorry that you're allergic to some beers.

[rhapsody11]

Oh my... I remember the last time you had an allergic reaction to beer. :-/

I am the same with napkins, because you always need those when you have kids (or can assist other fellow moms when a sneezing bout happens)