For the last five years, Alpha-Gal Syndrome has shaped nearly every part of my life. I was only 19 and six months pregnant with my daughter when I first heard the words “alpha-gal.” At the time, doctors told me it was just an allergy to mammal meat. I had no idea that a single tick bite would change my life so profoundly. What followed has been a journey of learning, surviving, grieving, and ultimately growing stronger than I ever imagined. Learning to Live in a New Body After my diagnosis, I poured myself into research. Separating real, science-based information from random online theories was overwhelming, but slowly I learned that Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) is far more complicated than avoiding red meat. Suddenly, everyday items became potential threats medications, medical supplies, even the coating on certain pills. I tried to be careful. I tried to do everything right. But I st...
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