I'm Allergic To EVERYTHING | Our Life

Born Different showcases amazing individuals across the globe, who despite serious challenges, have risen to take on the world with a bold heart. Each of our stories follows young people as they challenge stereotypes, break down barriers and battle to prove that they have what it takes to succeed.

In this episode we meet Natasha who is allergic to everything! She has Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, which means she's even allergic to her own tears and sweat. But she pursues her love of gymnastics, and has won multiple competitions.

This film was first broadcast: 2017

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[erikawithee]

I have to validate my disability as well I completely sympathize with what you’re saying I’m not gonna sit around and tell people that I’m in pain on a 24 hour basis when I actually am because I don’t want other people to have to deal with my problems

[barbaradoucette]

I can’t even imagine what your life is like. Hope someone find something to ease your life!🙏

[valerief]

There is a vacuum Natasha and her family should look into, idk if it’s available in the UK, but I believe it is. It’s called Rainbow. I had one when my daughter was diagnosed with Urticaria, she was allergic to dust, grass, etc, and it was impossible to get out of the air, as we live in Texas. What’s different about Rainbow is, instead of the dirt n’ dust going in a bag or canister, it goes into a water reservoir, wet dust can’t fly. So if mum is already vacuuming frequently, the Rainbow will ensure that no dust is making it back into the air. I loved mine, when my daughter moved out, she took it with her, they last for a very long time if cared for properly. They’re really expensive, I want another one!

[monkmell]

What a beautiful girl. I’m so proud for her about the incredible way she has over her outlook in life! What a beautiful, intelligent, soul she is.

[sportymum]

Dear Natasha, I send you all my love from Germany.
Stay positive 😊

[ms.krueger]

She is a beautiful amazing young lady!! I let the smallest things get me down. Wish I had her strength and personality!! 🌸🌼💖

[lucyii]

What an amazing human Natasha is. I really needed to see this today., she's the epitome of strength and determination. Inspired. I love this girl.

[audreygraham]

Natasha is so inspirational, beautiful young woman. It's great she can enjoy and be successful in a sport. It's great you aren't allergic to your wee dog!! Keep smiling sweetheart 💕

[april]

She's a special, beautiful girl! She just gets better and better! Truly special.

[evelinagleisner]

She is so strong and can’t imagine what is is like! I hope they find something to cure it or at least make it a little better ❤

[gaylegoodman]

Thank you so much, Natasha, for putting such a big smile on my face 😊!

[rey-yac]

I'm in the process of trying to get a diagnoses for this myself. With Mast Cell Activation Syndrome the patient doesn't really have allergies but allergy reactions. I have allergy reactions and anaphylactic recations but my test came back showing that I don't have any allergies.

[wolfgirl]

I always wondered what mcas was like as it's often comorbid with the conditions I already have. This view into a severe case is really interesting. Thanks for sharing your story.

[Slowleek]

I have systemic mast cell disease and I can no longer work or exercise. She's very lucky to be able to do gymnastics. Most people with mcas can't exercise because heat, internal or external, can trigger mast cells to degranulate. She needs to look into xoliar injections. I would also take B vitamins to make sure her methylation process is working properly. Many people with mcas have methylation issues and methylation breaks down histamine.

[GlaGlaGlaTRIP]

beautyfull soul indeed. and very inspiring personality

[donnarosen]

I have to validate my disability as well I have Tourette’s syndrome and it’s not noticeable just by looking at me I get how exhausting it is having to explain myself over and over again

[originalindiechick]

What a fantastic positive person, love the gymnastics footage.

[anastasiaschultz]

I'm so happy that you found passion in Gymnastics ❤ My sister will soon be starting, and I am so looking forward to it for her

I have severe allergies to certain foods, so I have used an epipen quite a few times before, and seeing how you handle your disability is SO inspiring. I don't think I will forget this video any time soon.

[amberjacobs]

I have a math disability called Dyscalculia, but because my IQ was tested high in English and Reading and History in 1st grade when I was diagnosed, I was able to stay in regular classes and only get pulled out for Math.

[poisonivyheart]

Your beautiful! Your amazing!! Very inspirational! I understand how isolating and lonely living with chronic conditions feel. You’re not alone!!!