Unfortunately, it seems I have recently caught an allergy. Yes, caught -- apparently I was bit by a tick, and now I am unable to eat anything from a mammal without getting an allergic reaction (it's called the alpha-gal allergy, supposedly transmitted by the Lone Star tick, if you're curious about it). The only problem is the reaction doesn't set in until about 4 hours after I eat, which means I need to watch what I eat and when I consume alcohol, in case I need to take Benedryl so I can, ya know, breathe. Once I sort out what foods are safe to eat and what will cause issues, I will feel more comfortable enjoying a beer again, since I should be able to predict whether or not medication will be necessary, and at that point I will return to my passion/hobby.
Until then, avoid tick bites like the plague, and cheers!!
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