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Water??

My son has a confirmed allergy to Propylene Glycol. For him, I know when he's been exposed because it shows up in his skin. The worse is in his face and neck....

My son has a confirmed allergy to Propylene Glycol. For him, I know when he's be...

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•7 months ago

wet suit

thinking about scuba diving … is there anything PG related in the wet suit material that would be triggering?

thinking about scuba diving … is there anything PG related in the wet suit mater...

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•9 months ago

dairy free cheese w/“natural flavors”

my son is highly allergic to PG. He is also dairy free. Has anyone looked into this cheese? We avoid anything that lists “ natural flavors” as an ingredient....

my son is highly allergic to PG. He is also dairy free. Has anyone looked into t...

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•10 months ago

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ADHD MEDS

anyone successfully found a stimulant for adhd that does not contain PEG?

anyone successfully found a stimulant for adhd that does not contain PEG?

•10 months ago

acupuncture?

Has anyone tried acupuncture to lessen their strong reactivity to propylene glycol? We all know hope hard it is to 100% avoid PG no matter how diligent you...

Has anyone tried acupuncture to lessen their strong reactivity to propylene glyc...

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•11 months ago

Jason toothpaste

I have had success with this toothpastehttps://www.jason-personalcare.com/product/powersmile-antiplaque-whitening-toothpaste/ perhaps it will help someone

I have had success with this toothpastehttps://www.jason-personalcare.com/produc...

•11 months ago

SSRI????

Anyone had any experiences with taking an SSRI? Trying to find something for my daughter who is allergic to PEG.

Anyone had any experiences with taking an SSRI? Trying to find something for my ...

•11 months ago

Mouthwash

Mouthwash is a really hard one as often it has glycols in it. My dentist said sometimes we can wash our mouths out with salt water and this helps when we have...

Mouthwash is a really hard one as often it has glycols in it. My dentist said so...

•2 years ago

Polyethylene Glycol - Rhinase Nasal Spray

I am trying to figure out if I have a sensitivity to Rhinase in my nose. If I spray it on my arm (inside part), and no reaction does that indicate no issue or...

I am trying to figure out if I have a sensitivity to Rhinase in my nose. If I s...

•2 years ago

Contact allergy, medical tape how long is suppose to last?

I had a reaction to a glue in a medical rape. I follow the advise of the pharmacist and put ice each hours days and night, hydroxyzine 1% twice a day, 40 mg of...

I had a reaction to a glue in a medical rape. I follow the advise of the pharmac...

•2 years ago

Reaction question

Hi all, new here. I believe that I am reactive to glycols and I'm trying to figure it all out. I started my health journey years ago as a way of coping with...

Hi all, new here. I believe that I am reactive to glycols and I'm trying to fig...

•2 years ago

Alternative to Gatorade? Need electrolytes!

My son will be participating in marching band practice this summer, 90+ degrees heat for several hours at a time. The kids suck down Gatorade, Power-aid, etc....

My son will be participating in marching band practice this summer, 90+ degrees ...

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•2 years ago

ADD Meds

ADD med options without glycols?

ADD med options without glycols?

•2 years ago

Compounding pharmacy in UK for allergy medicines

Hi has anyone found a good compounding pharmacy in the UK please? I have multiple allergies and the only commercially available Piriton contains either...

Hi has anyone found a good compounding pharmacy in the UK please? I have multipl...

•2 years ago

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Can smoke (Propylene Glycol) from a cigarette or e-cigarette be transferred from an object to someone?

Hello everyone, I have a cat that is allergic to Propylene Glycol, maybe Glycol in general. My friend smoked cigarettes and vaped e-cigarettes with 55%...

Hello everyone, I have a cat that is allergic to Propylene Glycol, maybe Glycol ...

•3 years ago

Compounding & HyproMellose

I have asked a compounding pharmacy to make something equivalent to ibuprofen and Zyrtec - without Propylene Glycol. When I went to pick it up I discovered...

I have asked a compounding pharmacy to make something equivalent to ibuprofen an...

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•3 years ago

Ozone Therapy

Has anyone ever heard of/used ozone therapy to help calm down inflammation? We're in the middle of a huge flare up of my son's skin, trying to track down the...

Has anyone ever heard of/used ozone therapy to help calm down inflammation? We'r...

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•3 years ago

Enjoy Life brand chocolate morsels

Trying to find a "sweet treat" for my son who is allergic to PG. I made chocolate dipped frozen bananas using Enjoy Life brand dark chocolate morsels. Only...

Trying to find a "sweet treat" for my son who is allergic to PG. I made chocolat...

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•3 years ago

ER visit reaction

Hey everyone just wanted to share a story and see if anyone can relate. I ate something from a restaurant that I always ate from but 2 hours later my face got...

Hey everyone just wanted to share a story and see if anyone can relate. I ate so...

•3 years ago

Alternative to Sodas, need beverage ideas!

I'm looking for alternative beverages for my son to drink, especially when we're eating out, on a road trip, etc. I know all sodas contain PG (correct?). Most...

I'm looking for alternative beverages for my son to drink, especially when we're...

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•3 years ago

Does anyone have medicines they can safely use when sick? I have a cough, sore throat, and headache but a lot of medicines have PG/PEG in it

They’re listed as inactive ingredients and I just don’t want to take the chance! But I feel so sick! I’m trying to refrain from the hospital.. whenever I go I...

They’re listed as inactive ingredients and I just don’t want to take the chance!...

•3 years ago

Alpha Gal Syndrome & Propylene glycol Allergy

I have alpha Gal Syndrome (allergic to all mammalian/animal and their byproducts) and I am allergic to propylene glycol.. the worse symptom I get is...

I have alpha Gal Syndrome (allergic to all mammalian/animal and their byproducts...

•3 years ago

PG vs PEG vs Polysorbate

PG vs PEG vs Polysorbate 80 - If you're allergic/sensitive to one, are you typically allergic to the others? Can anyone help clarify? My son was tested and...

PG vs PEG vs Polysorbate 80 - If you're allergic/sensitive to one, are you typi...

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•3 years ago

Does cigarette smoke cause reactions for people allergic to propylene glycol?

My husband smokes outside in the garage. Although there is a door separating the garage from the house, I can still smell the smoke. According to the...

My husband smokes outside in the garage. Although there is a door separating th...

•3 years ago

Fully Vaxxed and Grateful

Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine does not contain PEG or PG, but it does contain polysorbate. Some of us with glycol allergies react to polysorbate and some...

Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine does not contain PEG or PG, but it does contai...

Administrator•3 years ago

Reaction to Ricola cough drops

My son sucked on Ricola cough drops on and off for ~ five days. His faced turned into "PG" face - red, blotchy, skin like sandpaper, flaking. Worse on forehead...

My son sucked on Ricola cough drops on and off for ~ five days. His faced turned...

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•3 years ago

Glycol free nail products and other cosmetics

I had given up on being able to do anything with my fingernails other than just buffing them, because every polish on the market, including the "7-free," had...

I had given up on being able to do anything with my fingernails other than just ...

•3 years ago

I can't breathe for two to four days after each PEG incident.

I'm new here. My allergist diagnosed me with a PEG and PG allergy (a couple months ago) after I had an incident because I used mosquito bug spray when I went...

I'm new here. My allergist diagnosed me with a PEG and PG allergy (a couple mon...

•3 years ago

The realization I am allergic to medications

Hello All! I figured out on my own that I was allergic to glycols (and emulsifiers 3 years ago). However, tonight was a realization that I’m allergic to most...

Hello All! I figured out on my own that I was allergic to glycols (and emulsifie...

•3 years ago

Change gel caps?!

I’m trying a new supplement for my son and discovered the gel cap contained HYPROMELROSE- which I know has PG. I ordered gel caps made from vegetable cellulose...

I’m trying a new supplement for my son and discovered the gel cap contained HYPR...

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•3 years ago

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