Anyone diagnosed with a food allergy as an adult?
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26 when I found out wheat and corn were big problems for me- not gluten, wheat.
In terms of change, if I avoid those foods, I don’t suffer depression, asthma, cystic acne, GERD, or migraines. So it was a significant improvement. Doesn’t affect my weight at all though.0 -
Not personally diagnosed with a food allergy, but my kids were diagnosed with milk, tree nuts, ground nuts, egg, sesame when they were babies. So I had to learn how to avoid all these things and still provide some sort of normality pretty quick. My main gripe now is with poor labelling, (either it changes or fails to disclose 'may contain') and the price of allergen-free foods.1
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According to the allergist my pollen allergy has crossed into food allergy with all fruit. I meant to microwave for 30 seconds which destroys the protein that causes the allergy.
Yes, I have had this experience too. I started out with a pollen allergy which did not affect me except in spring (along with allergies to house mites, and a few other things). In my mid-30s I suddenly started have allergic reactions to apples (until then my favourite fruit), which began as a tingling mouth but then fairly quickly (and rather scarily) went to the throat-swelling-up-to-block-the-windpipe stage. Organic seems to be less problematic, and peeling them can help, but I have stopped eating them after a few of these experiences. Apple juice and stewed apple are fine. However, I now react also to all thin-skinned fruit (peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, pears etc), pineapple, and on occasion strawberries and tomatoes. At present organic tomatoes seem OK, and I eat a lot of them. I SOOO miss the fruit.
Apparently developing from a pollen allergy to a thin-skinned fruit allergy is an adult is quite common, but no-one had warned me!
My own particular allergic reaction is to a protein that is broken down when fruit is cooked. Just microwaving on high for 30 seconds (and then chilling to a palatable temperature) does the trick for me.2 -
I don't know if it's accurate but I did genetic testing and have Celiac on both sides, then it came up in a second test as an allergy. I did Paleo for awhile and there's a small difference in my pain levels with no sugar and gluten. I've tried adding back in dairy successfully. Eventually I'd like to get actual testing but my insurance is lousy so I'm experimenting for now. The only thing I seem to be super sensitive to is marijuana and I have no clue why, I've tried multiple strains! It causes such extreme pain until it wears off that I'd rather be skinned alive. Topically it helps though.0
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According to the allergist my pollen allergy has crossed into food allergy with all fruit. I meant to microwave for 30 seconds which destroys the protein that causes the allergy.
Yes, I have had this experience too. I started out with a pollen allergy which did not affect me except in spring (along with allergies to house mites, and a few other things). In my mid-30s I suddenly started have allergic reactions to apples (until then my favourite fruit), which began as a tingling mouth but then fairly quickly (and rather scarily) went to the throat-swelling-up-to-block-the-windpipe stage. Organic seems to be less problematic, and peeling them can help, but I have stopped eating them after a few of these experiences. Apple juice and stewed apple are fine. However, I now react also to all thin-skinned fruit (peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, pears etc), pineapple, and on occasion strawberries and tomatoes. At present organic tomatoes seem OK, and I eat a lot of them. I SOOO miss the fruit.
Apparently developing from a pollen allergy to a thin-skinned fruit allergy is an adult is quite common, but no-one had warned me!
Same for me. I had known that cherries and peaches would make my throat scratchy and itchy, but then suddenly had a severe reaction to apples, and I often eat apples. And also had a reaction to zucchini. Oral Allergy syndrome. I'm not really allergic to apples but my body thinks I am. If they are peeled or cooked its less severe of a reaction. Sucks that I live in orchard country and can't really enjoy orchard fruits!1 -
Thank you: I should try this. If it works, it could be a reason to buy a microwave, which we don't currently have.My own particular allergic reaction is to a protein that is broken down when fruit is cooked. Just microwaving on high for 30 seconds (and then chilling to a palatable temperature) does the trick for me.
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You have my sympathy! Thankfully, it is only fruit for me, and I have not had this reaction to zucchini. That would be a challenge as we eat a lot of it.carakirkey wrote: »Same for me. I had known that cherries and peaches would make my throat scratchy and itchy, but then suddenly had a severe reaction to apples, and I often eat apples. And also had a reaction to zucchini. Oral Allergy syndrome. I'm not really allergic to apples but my body thinks I am. If they are peeled or cooked its less severe of a reaction. Sucks that I live in orchard country and can't really enjoy orchard fruits!
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I always assumed it was a cross allergy against.. no idea what. Fresh food from the garden is the worst, for example a small restaurant cooking with own produce in southern Europe. At other times though things are fine. The strands in bananas make me shudder by just thinking of them. Most things do get very edible when cooked though. Apart from walnuts and pecans, as they remain hard and don't really cook I suppose. *shrugs*
I just had allergy testing and positive testing for walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, apples, peaches etc and allergy to birch pollen. The birch pollen allergy is what creates a reaction to the nuts and fruits- oral allergy syndrome. It somewhat makes sense that garden produce could have a more extreme reaction, and I've noticed that too.
The allergist explained that I could eat apples, fruits etc as those should only cause a mild mouth reaction and not a true allergic reaction. However, I should avoid nuts (specifically walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, almonds) as the reaction can be severe enough to cut off the airway. I also carry an epi pen. I'm also allergic to soy which explains a lot about how awful I feel after having soy milk or soy protein.
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I developed an allergy to peanuts.2
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carakirkey wrote: »I just had allergy testing and positive testing for walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, apples, peaches etc and allergy to birch pollen. The birch pollen allergy is what creates a reaction to the nuts and fruits- oral allergy syndrome. It somewhat makes sense that garden produce could have a more extreme reaction, and I've noticed that too.
The allergist explained that I could eat apples, fruits etc as those should only cause a mild mouth reaction and not a true allergic reaction. However, I should avoid nuts (specifically walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, almonds) as the reaction can be severe enough to cut off the airway. I also carry an epi pen. I'm also allergic to soy which explains a lot about how awful I feel after having soy milk or soy protein.
THis is what I have too, and the bit in bold was what I had gathered too. However, the reaction in m mouth/throat became more severe and quite scary over time, which is why I have stoppoed eating them.1 -
Earlier this year I swelled up after eating a piece of fruit. So now I have an official allergy with an epi pen. I also developed Oral Allergy Syndrome to lots of fruits, according to my allergist. Never had an issue with any of this when I was younger. So, partly to stay healthy and partly to avoid taking antihistamines everywhere I go and worry about anaphylaxis for the one fruit that I am truly allergic to, I don't eat fruit. Yup,... no fruit, no fruit smoothies, no yummy fruit gummies or dried fruit, no juices.
Kinda sad situation, but I started a keto diet where you really aren't supposed to eat fruit. I tried to change something that was becoming super depressing into a positive diet. So far, I feel great, and although I miss fruit, I don't miss my tongue swelling or being super itchy in my throat! And yes, my Dr. said you can microwave the foods for 30sec and it will destroy the proteins that cause the Oral Allergy Syndrome. Supposedly you can also peel them, but I'm scared to do just that.1 -
I am anaphylactic to eggs, turkey, lamb, strawberries, nuts, fish and coconut.
It’s really tough because the healthiest foods contain these items.0 -
After having significant hair loss and eczema issues, I had a blood test done to screen for allergies. Turns out beef and egg whites are very high on the list, and to a lesser extent, wheat, tomato, and peanuts. I'm gonna see an allergist to delve even deeper. I'll be crushed if I can't eat eggs again!0
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I was constantly sick with migraines, and always breaking out in rashes. Finally got tested. Found out I'm allergic to wheat flour, garlic, black pepper, and a few other random things I never ate anyway.
When I make the effort to avoid those foods in my diet, I am tons better. No migraines, skin cleared up, I have more energy, my bowels became healthier and didn't stink when I "went."1 -
SOY, for me large amounts cause burning mouth, arrhythmia, hives, panic attacks, and bloating. I won't die, but I'll feel like it..so NO
Tofu, Seitan, soy milk, soy sauce, ect Gardien meatless stuff ruins my week..0 -
I've always had food sensitivities but lately the reactions have been getting worse. Last night I ate dinner then started feeling tired and sick and then my nose started running so I took an allergy pill and cleared it up. Last week my heart started racing along with the not feeling well and I ended up with a massive sinus headache. So now I am writing down everything that I eat, I'm making a stew for dinner so just wrote down everything that went into it so when I call my dr next week I will be able to hopefully let her know what I think is setting this response off. It's really annoying....I love food and would always just deal worth the discomfort but now it seems to just be going to the extreme.0
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Just mango. It makes my tongue and lips tingle and swell. Sometimes pretty severely, so I stay away from mango. This just started in my late 30s for some reason and I have always eaten mango (until then).0
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I developed a random allergy to chick peas when I was 51. Took me a bit to figure out what was causing it, my tongue swells up and welts, and my throat itches. So bizarre.0
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I have severe OAS too, based on my allergies to grass, rageweed, and birch pollen so I have quite a list of foods to avoid. My allergist did mention that the more you consume something you are allergic to the more likely it is that the reaction can worsen.
I am currently doing allergy shots with hopes that they help. My potato and tomato reactions both include some cooked versions of the products, so those are the real hopes!0 -
Was tested for food allergies, showed some reaction but no true allergy. My Allergist thought maybe food intolerance so am trying Low-FODMAP diet0
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