Feeling sick after eating eggs?
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I stand corrected. Did some digging, and read this. OP, this might help you.The answer to this question shows how medical thinking about food allergies has changed. Several years ago, your doctor would likely have recommended strict avoidance of all eggs, including baked egg products. Today, it’s clear that egg-allergic children have varying levels of tolerance. Some must strictly steer clear of all forms of egg while others can eat egg in baked products.
When an egg is heated, its protein degrades enough that certain youngsters can tolerate it. Mixing egg with flours may also make it less allergenic. Ovomucoid, a heat-stable protein in egg, may be primarily responsible for the differences in tolerance. A low allergy to ovomucoid can help predict if an allergic child may be able to eat baked egg products. At Boston Children’s hospital, we test for levels of ovomucoid-specific IgE in the blood. If that value is low enough, we consider conducting a “baked egg” food challenge. This test isn’t perfect; I’ve seen children with low ovomucoid values develop serious allergic reactions during these food challenges, so great care must be taken.0 -
sorbus33rowan wrote: »Why don't you just stop eating eggs? They are full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and carcinogens- surley it will be good that you wont miss them?
Someone has been reading too much Foodbabe.
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I would be so sad if I couldn't eat eggs. I hope you figure it out.0
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I have found that eating eggs more than a couple of days in a row can upset my stomach a great deal. Horrible stomach cramping, with nausea, but no vomiting. So I don't eat them more than once a week if that. Eating eggs cooked in something is find, but not on their own, such as scrambled. Same thing with bananas. I just figured my body can't break them down efficiently. Just like some people can't tolerate lactose. Doesn't make us "special snowflakes." Makes us people.1
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The best thing that you can do is keep an accurate log. Most allergies are documented by eliminating groups of foods and then slowly reintroducing them to your diet. If there is a reaction, your logging will tell you most likely what it is.
Nausea and vomiting is usually as a result of something in the last 24 hours. If something affects your digestive system later than that, I would think it would be in the form of diarrhea.0 -
Depends on the custard. It's traditionally made from eggs but instant custard is pretty much sugar, corn starch, whey powder, and food colouring.I have the same problem. I tried eating egg white alone, and my stomach rejected that too. If the egg is mixed into breads or cakes or cookies, etc., then my stomach will not reject them. If it's a quiche or omelet, stand back. It won't take 3 minutes before the stomach reacts. Hardboiled or scrambled - don't even THINK about it.
I've tried French toast and that creates some queasiness, but I can still manage to keep it down so long as it's not TOO eggy.
Even so, I'm curious enough to want to experiment with custard. That's eggy, right? So...if I can eat custard...maybe there is hope. On the other hand...custard isn't exactly a health food and no one here is going to suggest eating custard for the protein or nutrition.0 -
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mamapeach910 wrote: »These little anecdotes sound like picky eaters have convinced their families that they're the specialest snowflakes walking.
What is your problem? If a food makes someone sick, then they must be "the specialest snowflakes walking"? So if a food item doesn't make you feel ill, then it can't make someone else feel ill? The OP asked if anyone had dealt with getting sick from eggs before. And yes, other people have. Just because you haven't doesn't mean that others are making it up just to be difficult or high maintenance. Holy...
The mother in law that could eat one preparation of egg but not others was a bridge too far.
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mamapeach910 wrote: »Yeah, I have foods I'm like that with too. Threw up after eating them for whatever reason, and the taste of them coming back up turned me off them for GOOD. Cashews for me, among others.
Twenty years ago I got really, really drunk on Southern Comfort mixed with diet Pepsi and threw up. Still can't drink diet Pepsi. Southern Comfort is fine though.
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janejellyroll wrote: »mamapeach910 wrote: »Yeah, I have foods I'm like that with too. Threw up after eating them for whatever reason, and the taste of them coming back up turned me off them for GOOD. Cashews for me, among others.
Twenty years ago I got really, really drunk on Southern Comfort mixed with diet Pepsi and threw up. Still can't drink diet Pepsi. Southern Comfort is fine though.
Now, I'm the opposite. Um... calculating... when was my prom again... 35 years ago, I got really, really drunk on diet pepsi and Southern Comfort too! What a coincidence!
Haven't touched Southern Comfort since then.
Diet Pepsi is fine, though.
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BodyByButter wrote: »I would be so sad if I couldn't eat eggs. I hope you figure it out.
That's what I was curious about. I own chickens and would like to eat their eggs.0 -
You said in the OP you felt sick after eating 3 hardboiled eggs - maybe your body just doesn't like eggs in that quantity. Try eating one. If you're sick then, I'd leave the eggs alone. I'm sure if you went to the doctor they could advise you about ruling out allergies/intolerances.0
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OP, I am curious about something.
You've mentioned 3 instances of something happening when you ate eggs. One of which couldn't have been caused by eggs.
You also said that this morning was the first time you thought that maybe there was a connection between the eggs and your stomach upset.
How many times in your life have you eaten eggs by themselves?0 -
mamapeach910 wrote: »These little anecdotes sound like picky eaters have convinced their families that they're the specialest snowflakes walking.
you're one judgemental lady aren't you lol
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BodyByButter wrote: »I would be so sad if I couldn't eat eggs. I hope you figure it out.
I would be devastated
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sorbus33rowan wrote: »Why don't you just stop eating eggs? They are full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and carcinogens- surley it will be good that you wont miss them?
Wut?0 -
sorbus33rowan wrote: »Why don't you just stop eating eggs? They are full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and carcinogens- surley it will be good that you wont miss them?
Wut?
a troll apparently.
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LavenderLeaves wrote: »giannigreco83 wrote: »sorbus33rowan wrote: »Why don't you just stop eating eggs? They are full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and carcinogens- surley it will be good that you wont miss them?
What????
Obvious troll is obvious. Just ignore them.
Unfortunately, some people actually believe it, so possibly not a troll - and even if they are, others may who read it.0 -
mamapeach910 wrote: »OP, I am curious about something.
You've mentioned 3 instances of something happening when you ate eggs. One of which couldn't have been caused by eggs.
You also said that this morning was the first time you thought that maybe there was a connection between the eggs and your stomach upset.
How many times in your life have you eaten eggs by themselves?
I used to eat them quite a bit as a child, but it was usually just one at a time. When I got older, I used them more for baking. The only time I really eat plain eggs, is if I work very late and want to make a quick meal when I get home.0 -
OP: I would just go and see a doctor to rule out medical reasons.0
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For those of you saying 'why continue eating eggs if I'm convinced they're making me sick', I just found this out TODAY.
The last time I threw up, I blamed it on dehydration. The last time I felt sick from hard boiled eggs, I assumed it was from an energy drink I had afterwards.
It wasn't until I ate breakfast this morning that I finally considered the eggs to be the source.
You are considering eating eggs in the future after deciding that you're likely sensitive if not allergic to eggs, and seem to be justifying the continued consumption based on owning your own chickens.
THAT is why at least some people are saying you should just stop eating them and asking why you'd keep eating them.
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I think I'm slightly allergic to eggs. I get really tired when I eat them, it's weird. For years I thought that couldn't be right and would eat them anyway, but it happens every time. Baked goods don't bother me.0
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Good lord this has become a negative thread. All I wanted to know was if anyone else had experiences with what I did.
It took a few people to become negative, which than made others negative. If what I asked annoys or confuses you, why are you still trying to cause problems on this thread?
We are supposed to be motivators for each other. So stop trying to make yourself feel better by trying to make others look stupid.0 -
Good lord this has become a negative thread. All I wanted to know was if anyone else had experiences with what I did.
It took a few people to become negative, which than made others negative. If what I asked annoys or confuses you, why are you still trying to cause problems on this thread?
We are supposed to be motivators for each other. So stop trying to make yourself feel better by trying to make others look stupid.
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First of all, two of you are very negative and not supportive one bit. So why are you here?
Second off, eggs are healthy and I have six chickens giving me free eggs. I don't want to stop eating them, I was curious if others had this feeling.
LOL ..
you have two choices..
stop eating eggs
figure out why you barf when you only eat eggs by themselves.
maybe add some olive oil to the pan and see if that works..
if that is negative, I am sorry ...0 -
First of all, two of you are very negative and not supportive one bit. So why are you here?
Second off, eggs are healthy and I have six chickens giving me free eggs. I don't want to stop eating them, I was curious if others had this feeling.
LOL ..
you have two choices..
stop eating eggs
figure out why you barf when you only eat eggs by themselves.
maybe add some olive oil to the pan and see if that works..
if that is negative, I am sorry ...
Eggs will become my source of ipecac.0 -
giannigreco83 wrote: »sorbus33rowan wrote: »Why don't you just stop eating eggs? They are full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and carcinogens- surley it will be good that you wont miss them?
What????
It's the truth though? Eggs are incredibly unhealthy from the research I've seen.0 -
sorbus33rowan wrote: »giannigreco83 wrote: »sorbus33rowan wrote: »Why don't you just stop eating eggs? They are full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and carcinogens- surley it will be good that you wont miss them?
What????
It's the truth though? Eggs are incredibly unhealthy from the research I've seen.
No it's not.
Please cite this research.
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Was the research done in 1953?sorbus33rowan wrote: »giannigreco83 wrote: »sorbus33rowan wrote: »Why don't you just stop eating eggs? They are full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and carcinogens- surley it will be good that you wont miss them?
What????
It's the truth though? Eggs are incredibly unhealthy from the research I've seen.
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I developed this problem a few years ago. I never had any issues with eggs before, but then suddenly I had. Turns out I developed a new allergy to egg whites. Try boiling an egg, scraping off the white with a knife without reaching the yolk (alternatively fry it sunny side up and cut off the white) then eat it. If it causes problems, chances are you may have an egg white allergy. If it does nothing, it could be either a yolk allergy or problems with sulfur.0
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