Dairy generally does not get along with me well anymore, I recently did an allergen test and dairy, I am actually allergic to!

Eggs I can fare with, but if I eat dairy, I have to take an anti-histamine like Allegra, no ifs, ands, or buts. If I accidentally consume dairy without the Allegra, I am in trouble. Digestive problems come about and I get brain fog. For emergency situations, an epi-pen is carried around with me at all times.

My doctor has explained to me that after brain trauma, certain parts of the brain can change, even histamines, so to get an allergy after brain trauma like a concussion is not uncommon. It's a change of brain chemicals such as histamines and how they react to a certain food/additive.

What you are experiencing Mia, the phlegm thing, can occur with dairy products. Dairy products can affect sinuses, and sometimes cause post-nasal drip, aka the phlegm in your throat. Just giving ya a heads up, Mia. Hope you are doing well, girl!

There are many plant-based sources of protein... if it is a protein issue, you should not need to go back to eggs and dairy. Nuts, beans, tofu, and soy meats can provide you with plenty of protein. You can also find many vegan protein powders to make smoothies with.

Becoming vegan does require a change in the way you think about food. If you are having trouble getting started, I would recommend following a prescribed meal plan for a couple of weeks. One I really like is the Happy Herbivore. She has great meal plans that are delicious, filling, and nutritionally balanced. She also avoids processed foods.

I just really hate to see anyone go back to a food they know they are having problems with just because of a protein deficiency. There are plenty of ways to get protein from plants. That's where cows get all their protein from!! :)

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I have stopped eggs, dairy, and now gluten. I am also having problems with meats. I think I will be full vegan by end of summer.