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lol, i came up with this while reading the 'werewolf perks' topic.
i have allergies towards dogs. what would happen if i was bitten and turned into a werewolf? would i be allergic to myself?

~First full moon!
i walk into the light of the full moon and change. "AROOOOOOOOOOOO--KTCHOO! WACHOOO! ACHOO! KTCH-ACH-WATCHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"
and i'm stuck for the rest of the night huddled in an alley, sneezing over and over and over.

Hmmm...interesting question. I think maybe your gestalt or wolf self would probably lose that allergy while you were transformed. After all, the majority of humans aren't allergic to themselves (although there are exceptions) so I think a werewolf (in wolf or gestalt form) probably wouldn't be either.

But I really don't know. That's a toughie.

heh, i just thought it'd make for an interesting discussion.

perhaps the lycanthropy would remove the allergy?

well, i don't like the idea of the 'magical immunity to everything' part of the werewolf mythology. but i guess that'd work

I guess you could always see how well Flonase works when you're trying to use it with claws

Well, you probably wouldn't be allergic to yourself, but you might retain the allergy to other dogs/wolves.

The immune system is conditioned during early childhood by the thymus gland, filtering out the tendancy to react to one's self.

But, lycanthropy acquired after this time would introduce all kinds of other new chemical receptors in the body that the body would again have to relearn not to attack, so preventing autoimmune problems would have to be ingrained into the process of infectious lycanthropy anyway, otherwise not just you, but all werewolves would be self-allergic, and with the kind that causes anaphylaxis and sudden death.

One more thing to worry about when getting lycanthropy, along side disseminated intravascular coaggulation, cerebral herniation, seizures, and upset stomach. People who have taken MAOIs within fifteen days or who have certain liver problems should not take Lycanthropy. Ask your doctor if Lycanthropy is right for you...

Scott Gardener wrote:The immune system is conditioned during early childhood by the thymus gland, filtering out the tendancy to react to one's self.

But, lycanthropy acquired after this time would introduce all kinds of other new chemical receptors in the body that the body would again have to relearn not to attack, so preventing autoimmune problems would have to be ingrained into the process of infectious lycanthropy anyway, otherwise not just you, but all werewolves would be self-allergic, and with the kind that causes anaphylaxis and sudden death.

One more thing to worry about when getting lycanthropy, along side disseminated intravascular coaggulation, cerebral herniation, seizures, and upset stomach. People who have taken MAOIs within fifteen days or who have certain liver problems should not take Lycanthropy. Ask your doctor if Lycanthropy is right for you...

Well, your a doc. Is Lycanthropy right for me?

Scott Gardener wrote:But, lycanthropy acquired after this time would introduce all kinds of other new chemical receptors in the body that the body would again have to relearn not to attack, so preventing autoimmune problems would have to be ingrained into the process of infectious lycanthropy anyway, otherwise not just you, but all werewolves would be self-allergic, and with the kind that causes anaphylaxis and sudden death.

Yeah, the 'virus' is already messing the immune system anyway. I don't really see this as too big of a fudge.

Scott Gardener wrote:The immune system is conditioned during early childhood by the thymus gland, filtering out the tendancy to react to one's self.

But, lycanthropy acquired after this time would introduce all kinds of other new chemical receptors in the body that the body would again have to relearn not to attack, so preventing autoimmune problems would have to be ingrained into the process of infectious lycanthropy anyway, otherwise not just you, but all werewolves would be self-allergic, and with the kind that causes anaphylaxis and sudden death.

One more thing to worry about when getting lycanthropy, along side disseminated intravascular coaggulation, cerebral herniation, seizures, and upset stomach. People who have taken MAOIs within fifteen days or who have certain liver problems should not take Lycanthropy. Ask your doctor if Lycanthropy is right for you...

I think I'am out of running for taking Lycanthropy though, lol

Lycanthropy has done wonders for me!!! Except I cant figure out why I get black outs for 3 nights each month and waking up in the morning naked...is that a side effect?

Shadow Wulf wrote:Lycanthropy has done wonders for me!!! Except I cant figure out why I get black outs for 3 nights each month and waking up in the morning naked...is that a side effect?

Perhaps you should have the local vet adjust your dosage.

Oh ok, and I should mention the vet about my headache.

celtwolf wrote:lol, i came up with this while reading the 'werewolf perks' topic.
i have allergies towards dogs. what would happen if i was bitten and turned into a werewolf? would i be allergic to myself?

~First full moon!
i walk into the light of the full moon and change. "AROOOOOOOOOOOO--KTCHOO! WACHOOO! ACHOO! KTCH-ACH-WATCHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"
and i'm stuck for the rest of the night huddled in an alley, sneezing over and over and over.

that would not be fun *hands u a tissue*

Wonder if a WW in human form would still set of a persons dog/fur allergies...?

Correct me if Im wrong but hasnt this been discussed before?

If you or a loved one you know has acquired lycanthropy and suffered a stroke or heart attack, call the law offices of Morden and Associates!

Yeah it has, not that long ago either.

i'm sorry if i redid the post. it was actually meant to be a comedy thread more than one for gathering information. i thought it'd be funny, and by the looks of it, it was.
anyway, if a mod or admin wants to delete this for redundancy, go ahead.

celtwolf wrote:i'm sorry if i redid the post. it was actually meant to be a comedy thread more than one for gathering information. i thought it'd be funny, and by the looks of it, it was.
anyway, if a mod or admin wants to delete this for redundancy, go ahead.

It has been discussed before, but I think it was buried in another thread somewhere. As such, you couldn't have known, and, in fact, it's probably better to have a thread devoted to it like this so it can be found. In the case that I or someone else comes across the original discussion, it's easy enough to simply post a link to it here.

-- Vilkacis

thank you for not deleting this!