Some People Really Are Allergic to Exercise

You could be allergic to exercise — no, really. According to Cosmopolitan.com there’s a condition called exercise-induced anaphylaxis. For those who suffer from it, exercise can result in flushing of the skin, hives, swelling, and nausea, among other symptoms.

According to Popular Science, ecxercise-induced anaphylaxis was first described in 1979 and is uncommon, only affecting around 50 in every 100,000 people.

As for why it happens is still unclear.

"There's no mouse model and no human model of the ideas," Maria Castells, an allergist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, explained to Popular Science. "There are a number of groups trying to develop a model, but they need more time."

The most common triggers are believed to be caused by food plus exercise, known as food-dependent, exercise-induced anaphylaxis with wheat and shellfish being common culprits. Mixing drugs such as aspirin with exercise can also be a trigger. 

Along with preventative treatment such as avoiding those combinations, symptoms can also be treated with EpiPens containing adrenaline. That said, it’s uncommon and if you’ve never experienced any of these symptoms, its important to move every day. #NoExcuses.


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