If you have food senstivities/allergies, what are they?

Kristinemomof3

Strawblackcat wrote: »

I can't have gluten, milk, mushrooms, or red onions. Gluten makes me constipated, gives me a terrible stomachache, and makes me break out in hives. My great-aunt has celiac, but i've never been tested, since I'm still on my parents' insurance as a student and they don't believe me when I show them the hives and tell them why I think I'm getting them.

Can't have milk due to a lactose intolerance. They used to feed me lactose-free formula as a baby when they found out that I didn't scream my head off when they fed me lactose free formula, but they started giving me milk again when I was a kid for some reason, so that caused all sorts of problems hen I was younger and couldn't figure out why I felt so sick after they gave me a bowl of ice cream.

Mushrooms cause horrible stomach cramps. I don't know why. It's a shame, because I really like mushrooms.

The taste of red onions just linger in my mouth forever. Once again, I don't know why. I just know that I always end up having to take some chewable papaya enzymes to get rid of the taste whenever I eat them.

I think that's just normal for red onions, I don't think it has anything to do with you, it's just the way red onions are.
Sorry you don't have people that believe you and that you had issues when you were little. I don't think people believe the issues I have at times either, even dh that is lactose & egg intolerant thinks I should be able to eat certain things that I can't. SMH!

Bbeliever215

Kristinemomof3 wrote: »

Bbeliever215 wrote: »

I am allergic to shell fish, but clams, mussels, and oysters are okay. I think it may have something to do with the iodine but I'm not allergic to that either( used in my previous surgeries). I also have lactose sensitivity but I continue to eat ice cream because it taste good of course...lol I now avoid peanuts because my daughter is allergic.

For those that are Lactose Intolerant, Breyers makes a LF ice cream that is pretty good.

Thanks! For some reason it's hard to find in my area. Bummer.

Bbeliever215

883xlsportster wrote: »

Lactose intolerant only. Weird thing is I grew up on a dairy farm and had milk daily all my life. Noticed the problem about 6 months ago.

It is weird. I am the same way as I did not become allergic to shell fish until I hit puberty around 12. Before that I ate crabs, shrimp and stuff all the time.

Strawblackcat

883xlsportster wrote: »

Lactose intolerant only. Weird thing is I grew up on a dairy farm and had milk daily all my life. Noticed the problem about 6 months ago.

As you get older, you gradually produce less lactase (the enzyme needed to digest lactose). It's an adaptation developed over the history of animals to conserve energy. Before humans started consuming milk from other mammals, we naturally stopped drinking milk at age 5-7. It was a waste of precious energy for our bodies to keep producing lactase, so they gradually produced less lactase as we aged since we were drinking less milk. It wasn't until European populations started domesticating cows and other livestock that humans started drinking milk throughout their lives that some populations developed the adaptation of producing lactase throughout their lives. Asian populations didn't domesticate animals for milking as often as European populations, so that's why lactose intolerance is more common amongst asian people. Domestication is also a relatively new thing in evolutionary terms, so that's why even now there's still a lot of people that develop lactose intolerance as they age.

Sorry I went into so much detail. I'm a nerd about this kind of stuff.

JustMissTracy

Strawblackcat wrote: »

I can't have gluten, milk, mushrooms, or red onions. Gluten makes me constipated, gives me a terrible stomachache, and makes me break out in hives. My great-aunt has celiac, but i've never been tested, since I'm still on my parents' insurance as a student and they don't believe me when I show them the hives and tell them why I think I'm getting them.

Can't have milk due to a lactose intolerance. They used to feed me lactose-free formula as a baby when they found out that I didn't scream my head off when they fed me lactose free formula, but they started giving me milk again when I was a kid for some reason, so that caused all sorts of problems hen I was younger and couldn't figure out why I felt so sick after they gave me a bowl of ice cream.

Mushrooms cause horrible stomach cramps. I don't know why. It's a shame, because I really like mushrooms.

The taste of red onions just linger in my mouth forever. Once again, I don't know why. I just know that I always end up having to take some chewable papaya enzymes to get rid of the taste whenever I eat them.

I completely understand. No one ever believes me, even as I die in the bathroom, or show them my hives that last for days....getting testing for celiac is only great for us, because even that proof doesn't convince some people that allergies are real. My own mother decided to inform me that I don't know what I'm talking about, she saw a program on tv that said it's all a scam, there is no such thing as gluten allergies...lol..this while I was trying to decide what to order, knowing just about anything would get me, and that I would regret it for days if I chose the wrong thing. I've gotten to a point that I just politely smile and nod, they don't have to understand. They don't live in my body. Good luck xo

JustMissTracy

HippySkoppy wrote: »

@JustMissTracy Yes I do!!!! Some of the worst migraines I have ever experienced since the Lupus started and all of these food issues just got worse as well....as for my GI tract Urgh!!!!

It has made me scared to eat sometimes and eating out is just not on the cards anymore....

I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

I'm with you. Just attempted Panera for lunch with boss and my granddaughter. What a nitemare. I pretty much give up on eating out, half the time there is nothing g/f, the other half they say there is, but they are full of bs..which of course we realize pretty fast. Not worth the risk anymore..

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Bella0531

I don't have any allergies/food sensitivities (mine are all nature/pet-related), but my husband is allergic to casein (milk protein). So, he can have butter, but no yogurt/sour cream/milk. It's not so bad...there are some great substitutes out there now.

HippySkoppy

vinegar_husbands wrote: »

Has anyone here dealt with both dairy and beef allergies? I'm starting to suspect I may be allergic to beef as well. I've introduced beef back into my diet after several years of not eating it, and I've been experiencing the same symptoms that I get from dairy (hives, nausea, heart racing, etc). I've heard it's fairly common.

@vinegar_husbands I cannot tolerate beef anymore. It used to be pretty much a staple meat source for years for us but no more.....at least we don't have kiddies to feed now.

Over the years my body has reacted in weird ways to foods and like others on here actually tracking own the culprits even with testing can be a nightmare as there are so many issues with so many foods. I am sorry to read that other people are not being taken seriously by their families that must be very distressing and incredibly unfair.

.....my reaction from memory is very upset GI tract, pain etc.....I am OK with Lamb so maybe give that a try as an alternative.

JustMissTracy

womanofgod4893 wrote: »

So far for me, I'm allergic to hazelnuts (so no nutella)

A little off topic, but is that you in your status pic? If so, OMG, your abs are insane!! Great work!

peleroja

I don't have any but my husband is severely allergic to peanuts and mildly to tree nuts. I only have peanut butter now if I'm going to be away from him overnight, because I'm too afraid of sending him into anaphylaxis otherwise and I'm terrified I'm going to have to Epipen him one day.

I miss peanut butter. I love it a lot.

amandabullock120

I'm deathly allergic to eggs, soy and wheat/spelt.. Sad...

BinaryPulsar

I was injured by a med that was incorrectly prescribed to me. It caused me to develop a histamine intolerance. So, I had to go on an elimination diet to figure out what I can eat. So, I can eat nuts, some seeds (I can't eat hemp or pumpkin), quinoa, vegetables, fruit, coconut, chickpeas.

I react worse to animal products (all meats, eggs, dairy) and to oils.

Jillasmar

Gluten, sucrose, and egg

ydyms

Lactose intolerant, fructose intolerant, non celiac gluten intolerant, all grains, sugar (SIBO), fish, beef, eggs. So basically everything lol

zcb94

I should be intolerant of sugar (recovering diabetic) but have been okay with it other than noticing that a rather large wound won't heal. I am allergic to bananas, and get major indigestion if I eat raw green bell pepper or plain cucumber (though pickles are probably served in Heaven, they're so good).

disneyprincess22

My mom is allergic to kiwi skin and swiss cheese. My sister is allergic to apples, cherries, and a food dye. I am allergic to xanthan gum, annatto, and penicillium mold. Recently, I cut out wheat and dairy to help alleviate my chronic allergy symptoms. I was prescribed a couple allergy medications but even after a few weeks, they didn't help much. I really saw a difference after the wheat/dairy was gone but yesterday I had a brownie and part of a Hershey bar. Shortly thereafter, my nose was runny and today I am so stuffy and feel bleh. I should have baked the GF, gum free brownie mix I was so excited to find at the store, but I didn't want to be "that person" bringing their own food/the weird food to share that no one else wants to eat.

My mom once thought she was sensitive to gluten, she didn't eat it for a few days, claimed to feel great, then went back to gluten. She now hops back and forth. The rest of my family makes fun of her so I am not sharing my dairy/wheat thing with them. Not for a while.

nvmomketo

JustMissTracy wrote: »

Strawblackcat wrote: »

I can't have gluten, milk, mushrooms, or red onions. Gluten makes me constipated, gives me a terrible stomachache, and makes me break out in hives. My great-aunt has celiac, but i've never been tested, since I'm still on my parents' insurance as a student and they don't believe me when I show them the hives and tell them why I think I'm getting them.

Can't have milk due to a lactose intolerance. They used to feed me lactose-free formula as a baby when they found out that I didn't scream my head off when they fed me lactose free formula, but they started giving me milk again when I was a kid for some reason, so that caused all sorts of problems hen I was younger and couldn't figure out why I felt so sick after they gave me a bowl of ice cream.

Mushrooms cause horrible stomach cramps. I don't know why. It's a shame, because I really like mushrooms.

The taste of red onions just linger in my mouth forever. Once again, I don't know why. I just know that I always end up having to take some chewable papaya enzymes to get rid of the taste whenever I eat them.

I completely understand. No one ever believes me, even as I die in the bathroom, or show them my hives that last for days....getting testing for celiac is only great for us, because even that proof doesn't convince some people that allergies are real. My own mother decided to inform me that I don't know what I'm talking about, she saw a program on tv that said it's all a scam, there is no such thing as gluten allergies...lol..this while I was trying to decide what to order, knowing just about anything would get me, and that I would regret it for days if I chose the wrong thing. I've gotten to a point that I just politely smile and nod, they don't have to understand. They don't live in my body. Good luck xo

Technically speaking, there is no such thing as a gluten allergy. One can have a gluten sensitivity/intolerance such as non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or celiac disease, and / or an allergy to wheat. They are different things.

Be aware that those who have the celiac rash (dermatitis herpetiformis) have a higher likelihood of having negative celac blood tests or biopsy than celiacs without the dh rash. Those with dh may need the (beside the rash) skin biopsy done in order to get a celiac diagnosis.

Remember that one must be consuming gluten in the 8-12 weeks prior to testing in order to have the most accurate tests possible.

wendyhubb

Gluten. Not been tested but I've had digestive issues my whole life and the worst of it the last 2. So after many tests and hours of stomach pains and trips to the er I went gfree and I feel like a new person. Now it's time to diet as well as being gfree. Time to loose this weight, get my thyroid in control and continue to b gfree

SoosannahK

Deathly allergic to strawberries, talking anaphylaxis. Have egg sensitivity but I still eat them in small amounts occasionally when I know I can stay at home near the bathroom. I LOVE eggs. I have gone from having rashes and GI upset with eggs to just the GI upset. I can live with that.

BinaryPulsar

My food intolerance causes severe neuropathic pain in my face. I don't have digestive issues. I have an immune disorder. From medical injury.

Numberwang22

I have an odd thing with oats that the back of my knees/legs itch within a day or so of eating them. I have other non food allergies and contact urticaria (torso only!) but this is a relatively new association I found.

I randomly stopped eating muesli/cereal bars and itching went away!

lyttlewon

I'm allergic to
Shrimp - carry an epi pen
Watermelon