Food Allergy & Regular Allergy Meds

I know I must be getting a bit annoying with all of my random questions on these boards ... but does anyone with FOOD allergies know if the regular over the counter allergy meds such as benadryl, piriton etc are of any assistance atall? I know I could just call my pharmacist and ask but I get kind of embarrassed & nervous and feel silly talking to strangers over the phone ... incase it sounds like a real dumb question so thought I would try here first to see if anyone can help with my query ...

And I still feel dumb and stupid asking on here but atleast I can't be seen or heard

Many thanks, Tizz

Redplum

Thanks for that. Sorry I didn't make myself clearer ... but your response has pretty much answered my question. Most of the foods I'm allergic to I don't have an overly severe reaction to except for an upset tummy. Often my face will burn up for hours after eating something I shouldn't have so I feel really hot and uncomfortable. I had been wondering if allergy meds would help ease that when it happens. I am avoiding everything I'm allergic too but still get my days where some new aggravation will come along or I've missed spotting an ingredient in something I'm supposed to avoid. It does sound like for these lesser reactions, having something like benadryl in for emergencies would be handy ...

Thanks for your help

Tizz