A tick bite caused alpha-gal syndrome, making me allergic to meat — my life is unbearable.
Ashley Courtney found herself breaking down in tears in the shower back in May 2021 after seeing her 11th doctor, who still couldn’t give her answers. For over a year, even during her pregnancy with her third child, she endured terrifying heart palpitations, painful hives, and an awful rash similar to poison ivy that covered […]
What is alpha-gal syndrome? Emerging worry about meat allergy from tick bites
A tragic incident in New Jersey has resulted in the death of a 47-year-old man who developed a meat allergy after a tick bite. This condition, known as alpha-gal syndrome, is rare but becoming more recognized. The victim, an airline pilot, was camping with his family when he consumed steak for dinner. He experienced severe […]
Tick bites on Martha’s Vineyard are leading residents to adopt a vegan diet due to alpha-gal syndrome.
Martha’s Vineyard Faces Tick-Borne Allergy Crisis A peculiar and serious tick-borne illness is pushing residents of Martha’s Vineyard to drastically alter their diets, leading them to avoid meat and dairy altogether. The rise in cases of Alpha-gal syndrome, transmitted by the bite of the lone star tick, has been alarming. Reports indicate that last year, […]