One of the most COMMON things that hinder weight loss...

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  • AAllin38
    AAllin38 Posts: 20
    I dont have any food intolerances but it's nice to know you are feeling better. That had to have been the worst.
  • NanaWubbie
    NanaWubbie Posts: 248 Member
    I have never seen a naturopath, but I do have parahyperthuroidism, so I am missing the hormone that helps my body process calcium. This doesn't mean I need less calcium, but much more than the average person. Also, my body does not process foods with oxalates (unfortunately this is not on food labels. My body processes the oxalates, and then they settle in my kidney's and form a sludge called Randall's Plaque. THis is a hot bed for the formation of kidney stones. How bad is it? I've had kidney stone surgery 7 times in 15 years.

    Anyway I can't tolerate foods with oxalates: soy, gluten, green leafy vegetables, nuts......a whole host of things.

    Once I had an official diagnosis and learned what foods to avoid, I did become healthier. My stone issue is not resolved, but it is improved.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    I'm not allergic to any food, but I do have fibromyalgia with is hindered by refined sugar (I eat it in limited quantities). I bloat when I eat grains, but who doesn't? Also, Fibro goes hand in hand with IBS, but I up my fiber and drink plenty of water and I do fine.

    I did do 100% clean (Paleo) about 2 years ago for a month. Yes, I felt better. Do I have the time to watch every single thing, cook all my own meals, and not be able to eat at a ton of places because of what they make food with? No. I'm human, sorry. I just know to limit my quantities. I dropped a lot of weight, which was a great boost start to my overall weight loss goal (I was 167 when I started crossfit and Paleo, I finished my 6 month crossfit and was 125).

    Yes I probably have food allergies, But not to the point where I completely banish it from my diet.

    Other than that, I'm allergic to Macrobid (antibiotic) and latex (the joys of swollen hands while working as an EMT suddenly one day, had been using the same brand of gloves for 4 years)
  • nika_bolinhos
    nika_bolinhos Posts: 42
    I'm not allergic to any food, but I am allergic to the UVA rays from the sun. It was one of the reasons that made me think Scotland was a good move, me being originally from Brazil and all. Here the sun doesn't hurt me as much and I can actually enjoy the mild summer and even exercise outside without becoming itchy and lumpy :) It is easier to be healthy.
  • vidasana87
    vidasana87 Posts: 75
    I don't feel we should attack others for their input. Perhaps she really did feel that Visalus would make a positive difference in how I feel. And if she was trying to point me to her website to buy some product, well, quite frankly she is just doing her job. Let's not be so intense...
    Helo... Not to push my product..but have you tried Visalus? It is full of nutrition and I am constantly hearing of people on different meds..and different sicknesses getting rid of a lot or all of there meds and felling so much better. Just wanted to say...it might help..i can email you my website if you like

    :huh:

    1) Yes, you're pushing your product, and no, it's not allowed on the forums (there are probably MFP groups for Visalus/Body by Vi though, if you want to find like-minded people.
    2) Soy protein is the number one ingredient in the powder, but is listed by a lot of folks in this thread and elsewhere as an allergen, so...probably not a good thing for their health.
    3) Maltodextrin, the second ingredient, is a sugar product of some sort (I honestly haven't done major research on it and don't know what it is but it is in quite a few protein bars and other "replacement" stuff...that makes me kind of sick, so I try to avoid it when possible.)
    4) there are SO many chemicals in the list of ingredients that my head hurts.

    No thanks :)
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    If I was allergic to avocados and pineapples I would just lie down and die

    I still eat avocados against medical advice LOL I'm cool with the numb face & what-not for that green deliciousness.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I don't feel we should attack others for their input. Perhaps she really did feel that Visalus would make a positive difference in how I feel. And if she was trying to point me to her website to buy some product, well, quite frankly she is just doing her job. Let's not be so intense...

    Thanks for sharing your feelings. Regardless of your opinion, the Visalus post was a clear violation of forum rules.
  • vidasana87
    vidasana87 Posts: 75
    lol. Violations of "forum rules" must be very bothersome to you, sidesteel. :) I can't imagine these types of ridiculous things bothering me. Not even remotely. You're too cute to be so negative.
    I don't feel we should attack others for their input. Perhaps she really did feel that Visalus would make a positive difference in how I feel. And if she was trying to point me to her website to buy some product, well, quite frankly she is just doing her job. Let's not be so intense...

    Thanks for sharing your feelings. Regardless of your opinion, the Visalus post was a clear violation of forum rules.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    lol. Violations of "forum rules" must be very bothersome to you, sidesteel. :) I can't imagine these types of ridiculous things bothering me. Not even remotely. You're too cute to be so negative.
    I don't feel we should attack others for their input. Perhaps she really did feel that Visalus would make a positive difference in how I feel. And if she was trying to point me to her website to buy some product, well, quite frankly she is just doing her job. Let's not be so intense...

    Thanks for sharing your feelings. Regardless of your opinion, the Visalus post was a clear violation of forum rules.

    Well, that is lovely for you, but some of us do not wish for people to be scammed...you know, like spending money on blood tests to indicate specific food intolerance.
  • JudibugDesigns
    JudibugDesigns Posts: 38 Member
    I am allergic to shellfish (diagnosed as a child), don't know what it would do to me, but don't have any desire to find out lol

    Food sensitivities include RICE (fine rash only if I eat it every day for a couple weeks)

    Oranges(well any CITRUS I've tried really) give me very bad, very painful hangnails (not from peeling them, juice does the same)

    I developed a sudden overnight allergy to EGGS. I ate them 4-5 times a week then suddenly they made me very ill, like exorcist ill)

    DAIRY, developed slowlyy but I ignored it, now I can't have any at all...I get blisters in my mouth and severe gastro issues.

    I spent a few years battling intense leg cramps, foot cramps, numbness and tingling in my extremities, going to the doctor, seeing a neurologist(they only ruled out lupus and wanted to send me for an MRI to test for MS). Since cutting out dairy the leg cramps and foot pain are gone. I've been able to track accidental dairy exposure by reappearing symptoms, so I'm pretty confident that was my issue.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I am allergic to anything containing sulfur: Primarily; Epsom salts and sulfa-drugs. However some chemicals and too much processed food that contain sulfides have given me reactions as well.


    You may want to look into this with an Allergist.

    "Sulfa allergy refers to "sulfa" drugs of the "sulfonamide" group. It contains a sulphur molecule, but it is not the sulphur that one is allergic to. If one has a true sulfa allergy (and many times the rashes and reactions described are not true allergies, i.e. IgE mediated histamine release) one can still take things containing sulphates, sulphites, etc.

    Here is a helpful link: http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/services/di/sulfa.htm"


    I'm allergic to Sulfa, but anything with Sulphur, Sulphits, and that other awesome *kitten* in wine is still fair game. Its extremely rare to be allergic to it all. If you are allergic to it all, you have my heartfelt sympathy as that sucks donkey!
  • vidasana87
    vidasana87 Posts: 75
    Wow! So glad those nasty symptoms are gone. Is there anything worse than leg cramps?! Ouch.
    I am allergic to shellfish (diagnosed as a child), don't know what it would do to me, but don't have any desire to find out lol

    Food sensitivities include RICE (fine rash only if I eat it every day for a couple weeks)

    Oranges(well any CITRUS I've tried really) give me very bad, very painful hangnails (not from peeling them, juice does the same)

    I developed a sudden overnight allergy to EGGS. I ate them 4-5 times a week then suddenly they made me very ill, like exorcist ill)

    DAIRY, developed slowlyy but I ignored it, now I can't have any at all...I get blisters in my mouth and severe gastro issues.

    I spent a few years battling intense leg cramps, foot cramps, numbness and tingling in my extremities, going to the doctor, seeing a neurologist(they only ruled out lupus and wanted to send me for an MRI to test for MS). Since cutting out dairy the leg cramps and foot pain are gone. I've been able to track accidental dairy exposure by reappearing symptoms, so I'm pretty confident that was my issue.
  • kateauch
    kateauch Posts: 195 Member
    Tomatoes! So no pizza, lasagna, or anything in the Italian family most of the time. I was actually unable to join jenny craig because of my allergy.

    Also, no aspartame. Terrible headaches. I think that's more because it's just an awful chemical in general more than I'm allergic to it.
  • LissaK1981
    LissaK1981 Posts: 219 Member
    I used a company at Directlabs.com to have a wellness panel done. You can order whatever tests you like from them without a doctor. For food sensitivities read on the differences of ALLCAT vs ELIZA testing. You can have both done if you would like. The process of testing is easy and you just pay online. I found my blood test was really easy, they used a small needle on me and the phlebotomist was great. I was in and out in like 5 mins. I found that I developed allergies a few years ago, and now I am showing oral allergy reactions to things like almonds and contact dermatitis to green cut plants like grass. Was never allergic to anything so I am bummed having to take allergy meds.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    lol. Violations of "forum rules" must be very bothersome to you, sidesteel. :) I can't imagine these types of ridiculous things bothering me. Not even remotely. You're too cute to be so negative.
    I don't feel we should attack others for their input. Perhaps she really did feel that Visalus would make a positive difference in how I feel. And if she was trying to point me to her website to buy some product, well, quite frankly she is just doing her job. Let's not be so intense...

    Thanks for sharing your feelings. Regardless of your opinion, the Visalus post was a clear violation of forum rules.

    Condescendingly flirt with him again, and I will TAKE YOU OUT!

    Mine.
  • vidasana87
    vidasana87 Posts: 75
    Peanut butter or bacon!!! I could basically swell up like an Orca and nothing would stop me...

    If I'm allergic to anything, I don't know. Sometimes wonder if I should have testing done to find out. Have a friend who was tested at the age of 45 and was shocked to hear of all the foods she's allergic to, that she ate all the time.

    I am sensitive to movie theater popcorn - which is fine since it's not conducive to my weight loss journey. I get the most impossible migraines after eating it. Also breakfast sausage - would make me sick for a couple of days. Haven't had that in eons.

    If I'm allergic to peanut butter....I don't want to know.
  • vidasana87
    vidasana87 Posts: 75
    But.... But....... I love condescendingly flirting with him :(:(:(
    Ok. I bow out gracefully...

    lol. Violations of "forum rules" must be very bothersome to you, sidesteel. :) I can't imagine these types of ridiculous things bothering me. Not even remotely. You're too cute to be so negative.
    I don't feel we should attack others for their input. Perhaps she really did feel that Visalus would make a positive difference in how I feel. And if she was trying to point me to her website to buy some product, well, quite frankly she is just doing her job. Let's not be so intense...

    Thanks for sharing your feelings. Regardless of your opinion, the Visalus post was a clear violation of forum rules.

    Condescendingly flirt with him again, and I will TAKE YOU OUT!

    Mine.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    I am allergic to anything containing sulfur: Primarily; Epsom salts and sulfa-drugs. However some chemicals and too much processed food that contain sulfides have given me reactions as well.


    You may want to look into this with an Allergist.

    "Sulfa allergy refers to "sulfa" drugs of the "sulfonamide" group. It contains a sulphur molecule, but it is not the sulphur that one is allergic to. If one has a true sulfa allergy (and many times the rashes and reactions described are not true allergies, i.e. IgE mediated histamine release) one can still take things containing sulphates, sulphites, etc.

    Here is a helpful link: http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/services/di/sulfa.htm"


    I'm allergic to Sulfa, but anything with Sulphur, Sulphits, and that other awesome *kitten* in wine is still fair game. Its extremely rare to be allergic to it all. If you are allergic to it all, you have my heartfelt sympathy as that sucks donkey!

    I must be allergic to both some how because on sulfa drugs I had hives and was taken off them imediately -this reaction was dealt with by my doctor. Just recently I had a severe allergic reaction to Epsom salts. Processed foods high in sulfides give me mild reactions. They could be all separate allergies because the sulfur is in different forms but either way all give me a reaction.

    I will check the link out thanks
  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
    If I was allergic to avocados and pineapples I would just lie down and die

    I still eat avocados against medical advice LOL I'm cool with the numb face & what-not for that green deliciousness.

    Please don't! Allergies often get worse over time, and that numb face is the indication of the potential for anaphylaxis--which comes without warning and is fatal. If you must, at least ask your MD to prescribe an Epi-Pen, and carry it with you at all times.
  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
    Tomatoes! So no pizza, lasagna, or anything in the Italian family most of the time. I was actually unable to join jenny craig because of my allergy.

    Also, no aspartame. Terrible headaches. I think that's more because it's just an awful chemical in general more than I'm allergic to it.

    Caramelize some sweet onions and use those, feta cheese, and wafer thin sliced prosciutto on home made dough rolled out paper thin for a delicious flatbread!
  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
    Peanut butter or bacon!!! I could basically swell up like an Orca and nothing would stop me...

    Re the bacon--is it pork or just bacon? Sorry if I'm being nosey, just curious to know if it's the pork or the preservatives or something else.

    PS--I am also allergic to PB, could eat it for years until one day--bam--mouth tingles and hives. I miss it. :(
  • Janrr
    Janrr Posts: 12
    I don't know if my food intolerance affects my losing weight - but my body screams when I decide to see if the intolerance has improved.When I use tomatoes in any form I can count on the reaction beginning. My stomach reacts,, then the nausea begins followed by vomiting. It affects the other end of my body too, I live in the bathroom till it gets out of my system.

    . A lot of my easy, lo-cal recipes include tomatoes, too bad. I don't like pain, so tomatoes are a no-no for me..
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    I found this interesting, regarding the validity of food intolerance tests:

    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/igg-food-intolerance-tests-what-does-the-science-say/

    While I always trust web sites I find through googling (sarcasm), nevertheless it is standard practice (in the U.S.) after someone has a near-fatal histamine reaction for their doctor to get IgE testing done to determine the allergen at fault. My son's IgE test after his ER visit indicated a peanut allergy. His sermun IgE levels of everything else they tested for were 0.00, including things he had been exposed to previously and even in the same meal in which he ate the peanuts (which is why they were tested along with the peanuts, notably shellfish). Serum IgE levels of allergens do correlate to asthma (source: http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/2911321/reload=0;jsessionid=QYz7hOnwm2L0Hd44E2No.6), and can predict allergies to egg, milk, peanut, and fish with a greater than 95% certainty (source: http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/11344358/reload=1;jsessionid=b804YMVutFhKh840kuF7.6). Test away, dear friends. Be aware though that the value of your serum IgE level does not indicate the severity of the allergy, but simply that one exists.

    The explanation: IgE is an antibody. If you have an antibody to a food, that antibody will attack that food-- and in severe cases you as well. That is not how to go about digesting something. It is not normal to have an antibody to a food. That is called an allergy.

    Science Based Medicine is a well respected blog.

    But, also note that he says the tests are based on IgG, not IgE. And the scientific evidence is that there is NO correlation between IgG levels and food intolerances. In other words, these tests are totally worthless.
    Food allergies are reaction to food proteins. They may be categorized as immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated (immediate) reactions, non–IgE-mediated (delayed) hypersensitivity reactions, and mixed reactions. IgE-mediated reactions are the ones we worry about when we hear about a “food allergy”: flushing, itchy skin, wheezing, vomiting, throat swelling, and even anaphylaxis. These reactions can occur immediately following exposure, and are the consequence of the interaction of allergens with IgE located on mast cells. The interaction causes the release of inflammatory chemicals like histamine and leucotriene, triggering the the allergic response which is typically skin related (itchiness, swelling and rash) but may be anaphylactic as well.

    Not all reactions follow this cascade. Non-IgE-mediated allergic reactions can cause localized (e.g., contact dermatitis) or generalized reactions, which are usually gastrointestinal or dermatological in nature. Celiac disease is a non-IgE related allergic reaction. Finally, some allergic disorders are both IgE and non-IgE mediated, such as atopic dermatitis (eczema).

    Beyond the IgE mediated reactions, there are a number of possible reactions to food, which may be termed “food intolerances”. Not immune-system based, they’re more common than allergies. They include conditions like lactose intolerance, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), enzyme deficiencies, metabolic conditions, infections and other processes. It’s a catch-all term by definition.

    So where does immunoglobulin G (IgG) come in? IgG molecules mediate interactions of cells with different cellular and humoral mechanisms. IgG antibodies signify exposure to products—not allergy. IgG may actually be a marker for food tolerance, not intolerance, some research suggests:

    * Children with eczema and egg or milk allergies with higher levels of IgG to milk/egg were more likely to be tolerant of these foods at a later age.
    * Resolution of cow’s milk allergy is associated with increasing IgG
    * A study found increasing IgG in patients who underwent oral immunotherapy for milk or peanut allergy

    That research is continuing. But given the lack of correlation between the presence of IgG and physical manifestations of illness, IgG testing is considered unproven as a diagnostic agent as the results lack clinical utility as a tool for dietary modification or food elimination.


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    Yeah, they gotta say that, because they know it doesn't work.
  • disneyprincess22
    disneyprincess22 Posts: 12 Member
    I am allergic to the mold that makes blue cheese, annatto, and xanthan gum and only found out last summer from a freak reaction that I had never had before. I know I eaten the last 2 things before(annatto colors cheddar cheese, which I LOVE) but when I cut those things from my diet, I noticed these little bumps on my arms cleared up. Also weird because I had had them ever since I could remember and just thought it was normal for my skin. Now if I eat foods with annatto or xanthan gum I get migraines, feel horrible, and the little red bumps that look kinda like acne come back. Artificial sweeteners like Splenda and aspartame also give me migraines. I've avoided them ever since I was a little kid but then I didn't know it was the sweetener, I just knew that my head killed like never before when I drank diet pop, chewed minty gum, or ate grandmas jello(which was sugar free)

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