Have any of you developed a sudden reaction to foods you've eaten your whole life as an adult?
I discovered in January that pomegranates (in any form) make my tongue break out in hives.
Last night, I confirmed my suspicions that walnuts also do the same thing.
The hives are not big, like tip of my pinky size, and are more annoying than painful. They seemed to have crept on slowly because it took me a while to realize what was going on.
If you had sudden reactions to food, did they get worse over time? Did the number of things you react to increase over time? Pomegranates are easy to avoid, but walnuts are harder. Because I am a hypochondriac, I am worried that I'm going to morph into one of those people who die when inhaling nut dust eaten 20 feet away.
Because I am a hypochondriac, I am worried that I'm going to morph into one of those people who die when inhaling nut dust eaten 20 feet away.
This is why I love you. I have never been stung by a bee, so of course, I am convinced that should I ever get stung, I am going to die a la Thomas J in My Girl.
But back to your question, I have no advice other than to see an allergist. And stop snorting walnut dust.
First it was cinnamon, which gradually got worse, then suddenly better. Now it's avocados (which apparently are related to cinnamon). So far it's only been single things that I've developed intolerances to.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Oct 8, 2015 14:20:58 GMT -5
My mom grew up eating tons of seafood. Then, on one of my parents' anniversaries, she got shrimp cocktail and shrimp scampi and ended up at the ER.
She just avoids it, and hasn't had a reaction since, even with small amounts (like when the Chinese food place gave her a shrimp egg roll and she ate part without knowing.)
She's also become more and more of a hypochodriac about it, and stopped eating imitation crabmeat when she found out that the fish they use eats shrimp, or some other convoluted story. "But mom, you've eaten that a ton over the years." "I know, but it's not safe now."
She also insists she has an egg allergy when she eats them and food containing eggs with no problem, so she can't get the flu shot. (Never mind that the CDC guidelines state that if you can eat eggs you can get a flu shot.)
Really, my mom is just an annoying attention-seeker. Don't be my mom.
Because I am a hypochondriac, I am worried that I'm going to morph into one of those people who die when inhaling nut dust eaten 20 feet away.
This is why I love you. I have never been stung by a bee, so of course, I am convinced that should I ever get stung, I am going to die a la Thomas J in My Girl.
But back to your question, I have no advice other than to see an allergist. And stop snorting walnut dust.
I got stung by a bee for the first time a few years ago, and I was convinced that I was going to die of an allergic reaction because I was home alone with the dog. Molly was awesome, but her lack of thumbs made her useless in an emergency.
Post by alleinesein on Oct 8, 2015 14:23:50 GMT -5
I discovered I am allergic to mangoes a few months ago. My entire mouth goes numb and starts to itch like crazy. I've never gone out of my way to eat mangoes so it was a surprise to me.
Oh, and I'm allergic to quinoa, but that's because my dumbass husband didn't wash it before cooking it. "But if you're cooking it in water, why do you need to wash it?" It's a good thing he's pretty.
I developed an allergy to vanilla and an intolerance to potatoes. Since both of those things were common things I consumed, I have no idea how gradual the reaction was.
Over time the vanilla allergy has lessened, I suspect do to lower exposure. The potato problem is relatively new so I can't say how it might change over time.
I have read that your body changes every seven years based on it's reactions. However I also read if you develop allergies as an adult, they never go away.
I developed lactose intolerance after my second pregnancy. For a long while, I wondered if they'd put me back together wrong during the c/s, lol, because it seemed like these hellish abdominal cramping/digestive episodes would just come out of nowhere and my diet had not changed. Eventually I was able to figure it out. I drank pretty much a gallon of milk per week during each pregnancy with no issues, so it was a huge shift and happened quickly.
It has gotten worse over time. I used to be able to eat lactose-free (but not dairy-free) ice cream and milk, but after a couple of years it gave me the same reaction as pure dairy and I have to do full substitutions (cashew milk, cashew milk ice cream). I used to be able to eat baked goods with pudding or milk, and now I can only handle a very small amount and it's best for me to avoid them altogether. I react the worst to milk, cream and cheese. So far, thankfully, I seem to be able to tolerate butter in cooking, but it may only be because it's generally in small quantities in the foods I eat and so I don't get full-blown gastric issues.
It SUCKS. No more cheese on pizza. No more ice cream, milk, creme brulee, pudding, and so on. Changing your diet when you've been eating these foods your whole life, and they still taste good but put you in intense pain hours later, is a bitch. And it does make eating out slightly trickier -- my menu choices are restricted and I have to be much more careful. I mean, I used to just shrug and eat it anyway if my burger from the Wendy's drive-through came with cheese when I'd ordered it without. But it's not a preference now, that slice of cheese would put me in major pain if I were to eat it.
I have this issue with raw apples. Of course, I grew up with no problems eating them, but a few years ago I started having bad reactions (swollen tongue, trouble breathing, felt like my throat was closing up). But it's only with raw apples. In any cooked form, they are fine. So weird.
I have read that your body changes every seven years based on it's reactions. However I also read if you develop allergies as an adult, they never go away.
Man, I hope this isn't true! I suddenly became allergic to eggs (again). When I was a kid, they'd give me headaches. In college I was able to eat them again and I ate the SHIT out of them! Then I started getting really bad stomach aches. Like a cross between menstrual and diarrhea cramps, but nothing ever happened. I finally figured out it was the eggs (and thank god not the coffee!) I can eat baked goods, but other things bother me, like quiche or stuffed manicotti.
I started having issues with latex and any kind of bandaid or medical tape in college. It got worse over time (never breathing issues, all skin irritation) and got better in my 30's.
This happened to me, too! I burned my arm pretty badly and had to have it covered. After a couple of days, I started having hives no matter what kind of adhesive I used. Now I can't handle bandaides anywhere. It's weird and it sucks.
I developed lactose intolerance after my second pregnancy. For a long while, I wondered if they'd put me back together wrong during the c/s, lol, because it seemed like these hellish abdominal cramping/digestive episodes would just come out of nowhere and my diet had not changed. Eventually I was able to figure it out. I drank pretty much a gallon of milk per week during each pregnancy with no issues, so it was a huge shift and happened quickly.
It has gotten worse over time. I used to be able to eat lactose-free (but not dairy-free) ice cream and milk, but after a couple of years it gave me the same reaction as pure dairy and I have to do full substitutions (cashew milk, cashew milk ice cream). I used to be able to eat baked goods with pudding or milk, and now I can only handle a very small amount and it's best for me to avoid them altogether. I react the worst to milk, cream and cheese. So far, thankfully, I seem to be able to tolerate butter in cooking, but it may only be because it's generally in small quantities in the foods I eat and so I don't get full-blown gastric issues.
It SUCKS. No more cheese on pizza. No more ice cream, milk, creme brulee, pudding, and so on. Changing your diet when you've been eating these foods your whole life, and they still taste good but put you in intense pain hours later, is a bitch. And it does make eating out slightly trickier -- my menu choices are restricted and I have to be much more careful. I mean, I used to just shrug and eat it anyway if my burger from the Wendy's drive-through came with cheese when I'd ordered it without. But it's not a preference now, that slice of cheese would put me in major pain if I were to eat it.
This does suck, but are you sure its a lactose intolerance? This sounds more like a full blown dairy allergy. I have very mild lactose intolerance, and from what I understand, there's a big difference between even severe lactose intolerance and dairy allergies.
Post by granthamite on Oct 8, 2015 14:50:05 GMT -5
In my early 20s I figured out I had a latex allergy after a trip to the dentist left me with a lovely rash all over my face. Since nail salons usually wear latex gloves for pedicures, I also get the rash on my legs. Oddly (and thankfully), I never noticed any issues with latex condoms.
I developed lactose intolerance sometime in college, but I don't think that's all that unusual in adulthood. I can take lactaid most of the time and be ok.
I have read that your body changes every seven years based on it's reactions. However I also read if you develop allergies as an adult, they never go away.
Man, I hope this isn't true! I suddenly became allergic to eggs (again). When I was a kid, they'd give me headaches. In college I was able to eat them again and I ate the SHIT out of them! Then I started getting really bad stomach aches. Like a cross between menstrual and diarrhea cramps, but nothing ever happened. I finally figured out it was the eggs (and thank god not the coffee!) I can eat baked goods, but other things bother me, like quiche or stuffed manicotti.
I now have the same reaction to eggs, started about 4-5 years ago. Can eat things like quiche where it has eggs but the other ingredients out-weigh the eggs. I can't eat omelets Dr. believes it's actually my allergy to sulfur getting worse vs actually developing a new allergy specific to eggs.
I developed a bit of Latose-intolerance in college--can't drink straight milk, can't eat more than a small scoop of ice cream in one sitting, milk shakes = pain. But no issues with eating cheese:)
Yep. Crab & lobster intolerance. I only discovered it two years ago. Since I don't eat either often it took me a while to connect the 8-12 hours of stomach cramping with eating either of those foods vs. just random food poisoning.
Post by EloiseWeenie on Oct 8, 2015 15:23:04 GMT -5
When my mom was around 60, she developed allergies to shellfish, peanuts, and strawberries- literally, her 3 favorite foods. She's from MD, and ate shellfish at least weekly. They were visiting me in NC, and she had shrimp (her most favorite) and felt really funny and ended up at the ER. She is off the charts allergic to shellfish now, and carries an epi-pen with her everywhere. She isn't deathly allergic to peanuts and strawberries, but she avoids it.
You can have an allergic reaction at anytime, at any age.
Man, I hope this isn't true! I suddenly became allergic to eggs (again). When I was a kid, they'd give me headaches. In college I was able to eat them again and I ate the SHIT out of them! Then I started getting really bad stomach aches. Like a cross between menstrual and diarrhea cramps, but nothing ever happened. I finally figured out it was the eggs (and thank god not the coffee!) I can eat baked goods, but other things bother me, like quiche or stuffed manicotti.
I now have the same reaction to eggs, started about 4-5 years ago. Can eat things like quiche where it has eggs but the other ingredients out-weigh the eggs. I can't eat omelets Dr. believes it's actually my allergy to sulfur getting worse vs actually developing a new allergy specific to eggs.
I developed a bit of Latose-intolerance in college--can't drink straight milk, can't eat more than a small scoop of ice cream in one sitting, milk shakes = pain. But no issues with eating cheese:)
Oh that's interesting! I'm allergic to sulpha - isn't that related? Brunch used to be my absolute favorite meal. Now I'm all sad with my toast and hash browns.
Post by ChillyMcFreeze on Oct 8, 2015 15:26:31 GMT -5
Yes, avocados. I didn't eat them often, so I'm not sure if I just never put 2 and 2 together or if it just appeared. I used to eat California rolls and guac no problem, but when I was 25 or so they made me double over in excrutiating pain.
I developed a wheat allergy at 21. I had chronic idiopathic hives for about three years. On a whim, I did an elimination diet and reintroduction and it was wheat, clear as day.
My MIL had this issue. First it was wheat, then most dairy. Recently she went to the allergist after suspecting eggs were an issue and she was correct.
I'm not sure how she developed the intolerances but she was able to eat those things without issue when she was younger. As she got older her symptoms started and they just got worse.
In my early 20s I figured out I had a latex allergy after a trip to the dentist left me with a lovely rash all over my face. Since nail salons usually wear latex gloves for pedicures, I also get the rash on my legs. Oddly (and thankfully), I never noticed any issues with latex condoms.
I developed lactose intolerance sometime in college, but I don't think that's all that unusual in adulthood. I can take lactaid most of the time and be ok.
This is really interesting. I do have seasonal allergies in the spring, but haven't had the same issues with the other food objects mentioned in the charts. Definitely worth looking into some more though- thanks for sharing!
I have this issue with raw apples. Of course, I grew up with no problems eating them, but a few years ago I started having bad reactions (swollen tongue, trouble breathing, felt like my throat was closing up). But it's only with raw apples. In any cooked form, they are fine. So weird.
I have this too. It has expanded to most raw fruits and vegetables to varying degrees.
I developed lactose intolerance after my second pregnancy. For a long while, I wondered if they'd put me back together wrong during the c/s, lol, because it seemed like these hellish abdominal cramping/digestive episodes would just come out of nowhere and my diet had not changed. Eventually I was able to figure it out. I drank pretty much a gallon of milk per week during each pregnancy with no issues, so it was a huge shift and happened quickly.
It has gotten worse over time. I used to be able to eat lactose-free (but not dairy-free) ice cream and milk, but after a couple of years it gave me the same reaction as pure dairy and I have to do full substitutions (cashew milk, cashew milk ice cream). I used to be able to eat baked goods with pudding or milk, and now I can only handle a very small amount and it's best for me to avoid them altogether. I react the worst to milk, cream and cheese. So far, thankfully, I seem to be able to tolerate butter in cooking, but it may only be because it's generally in small quantities in the foods I eat and so I don't get full-blown gastric issues.
It SUCKS. No more cheese on pizza. No more ice cream, milk, creme brulee, pudding, and so on. Changing your diet when you've been eating these foods your whole life, and they still taste good but put you in intense pain hours later, is a bitch. And it does make eating out slightly trickier -- my menu choices are restricted and I have to be much more careful. I mean, I used to just shrug and eat it anyway if my burger from the Wendy's drive-through came with cheese when I'd ordered it without. But it's not a preference now, that slice of cheese would put me in major pain if I were to eat it.
Lurker here, from a long line of people with dairy issues.
Have you tried got's milk or sheep's milk cheeses? They digest completely differently than cow's milk. Everyone in my family, from the person with Crohn's disease where cow's milk/cheese is a major trigger for her, to the grandson who has skin issues, and the rest of us with our various reactions (I had chronic bronchitis until I quit and have not been sick since quitting cow's milk/cheese over 15 yrs ago) can all tolerate goat and sheep products, as well as real butter. My daughter had resisted giving up milk/cheese for years, until we made something with Manchego cheese and she saw the light. She didn't even realize that it was the trigger, and hadn't even had any symptoms of Crohn's until after her second pregnancy. She no longer feels like she is missing out on anything since she can make everything she did before with creative substitutions, and she is keeping her disease under control and hasn't had a flare up in 2 years.
I now have the same reaction to eggs, started about 4-5 years ago. Can eat things like quiche where it has eggs but the other ingredients out-weigh the eggs. I can't eat omelets Dr. believes it's actually my allergy to sulfur getting worse vs actually developing a new allergy specific to eggs.
I developed a bit of Latose-intolerance in college--can't drink straight milk, can't eat more than a small scoop of ice cream in one sitting, milk shakes = pain. But no issues with eating cheese:)
Oh that's interesting! I'm allergic to sulpha - isn't that related? Brunch used to be my absolute favorite meal. Now I'm all sad with my toast and hash browns.
Dr Google tells me they aren't necessarily related, but I'm am allergic to sulpha drugs as well (and pretty much almost every other type of antibotic). And on high-sulphur containing food lists, the only other things I have issues with on the lists are milk (see above), pineapple (since I can remember), and walnuts (and don't always react to walnuts).
I really do miss my soft boiled eggs. And eggs Benedict. And omelets.
A lot of food issues aren't allergies, technically. Like quinoa and mangoes and cinnamon have properties that are naturally irritating to people's bodies. Eggs and Milk can be both an allergy or intolerance. I say this just so that you know that not all food reactions are histamine/anti-body-related.