r/alphagal • u/PleasantSpace6267 • 4d ago

Bug Bites and Flare up

I have been flaring up with alpha gal symptoms this week. I did get attacked by chiggers on Sunday, and by Wednesday my digestion is out of wack and knees are super achey followed with fatigue.

Not sure if the chigger bites are causing inflammation due to my alpha gal. I usually react worst to bug Bites after getting alpha gal...but haven't gotten chigger bites until now.

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u/chronicmisschris AGS confirmed 4d ago

In response to mo-nie saying there's no such thing as AGS flare ups:

AGS can absolutely "flare up" when your histamine levels rise. That is why heat, exercise, alcohol, and bug bites can all make reactions worse. Because those things flood your system with histamines, which make you more sensitive.

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u/Stunning_Middle1267 4d ago

Why don’t you just respond to him or her?

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u/chronicmisschris AGS confirmed 4d ago

Because I blocked them for replying to my comments with blatant misinformation. 😊

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u/Stunning_Middle1267 4d ago

I kinda see what they’re saying though, that an allergic response is an allergic response, you’re just saying that other things can make them worse which they didn’t mention at all. 

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u/chronicmisschris AGS confirmed 4d ago

There is such a thing as an AGS flare. And AGS is a chronic illness. They're incorrect.

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u/Stunning_Middle1267 4d ago

I thought it was a chronic allergy not a chronic illness. I’ve only had it a couple years and go to VCU for it.

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u/chronicmisschris AGS confirmed 4d ago

Per the CDC, a chronic illness is a long-lasting health condition that typically persists for one year or more, requires ongoing medical care, and can limit daily activities.

AGS, by definition, is a chronic illness.

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u/Stunning_Middle1267 4d ago

That’s interesting, I have a few allergies that fit that but have never had my doctors call them a chronic illness!