Which foods contain antihistamine?
Hello, I am wondering which foods, if any, contain an antihistamine. I am allergic to ragweed pollen. Sniff!! Sniff!!
The foods we consume do not contain an antihistamine. FYI, Antihistamines are medications available with or without a prescription that you take to interrupt your body's production of histamines in response to allergens in your environment....
I tried an elimination diet with the aid of a dietitian who specialized in food intolerance.
Thank you for your prompt reply. I spent some months on an elimination diet in 1992 with the aid of a dietitian who specialized in food intolerance. Also, I had skin prick tests and tested egg yolks and whites independent of each other. I have a comprehensive listing of the amount of salicylate found...
I’m allergic to cantaloupe, watermelon and bananas. What other fruits are similar?
Thirteen years ago I became allergic to cantaloupe. I had eaten it all my life so it took awhile to find out what was making me sick. By sick, I mean vomiting, diarrhea, and cold sweats. About seven years ago bananas did the same thing, three years ago it was watermelon. Now there are...
I have problems with amines, salicylates and wheat which cause blood clots.
I am a food intolerant person (male, age 40) and was first diagnosed about 6 years ago. I have problems with amines, salicylates, and wheat causes blood clots to appear in the rectum. These and some other things like egg yolk etc. cause migraine headaches and facial neuralgia on the left side also tiredness...
My recipe for tomato-free pizza.
I am allergic to tomatoes and I make a really good pizza. I thought you would be interested in my recipe. I make pizza dough and instead of spreading on tomato sauce, I melt some margarine or butter and spread it over the crust. Then I add whatever toppings I feel like and sprinkle...
How are these products listed on food labels other than peanut and soy?
I was just diagnosed yesterday with several food allergies (as well as airborne allergies). They are nuts, the plum family (raw), beans/legumes (raw), peanuts and soy.
My question pertains to the soy and peanut allergies. How are these products listed on food labels other than peanut and soy (i.e. sugar = glucose, etc.)? Also, the...
Do you have a recipe for egg-free potato salad?
I haven't been able to eat eggs, ever since I was a baby. They make my tongue and inside my mouth itch. I can eat chicken and sometimes, I can eat foods with egg in them. But I can't seem to tolerate potato salad. Do you have a recipe for egg-free potato salad? An...
I am trying to locate information on multiple chemical sensitivity.
I am trying to locate information on multiple chemical sensitivity. How can I find out if there are any doctors in the Portland, Oregon area who know anything about it? Thank you.
Multiple chemical sensitivity is a reaction to pollutants and other chemicals like pollen, not usually foods. Allergic reactions don't seem to affect other...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have food allergies?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have food allergies?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided in a clinic...
I was diagnosed with oral allergy syndrome and I have had difficulty finding a balanced diet to eat.
I was diagnosed with oral allergy syndrome (OAS) recently and I have been having difficulties finding a balanced diet to eat. Hoping to find suggestions, I looked on the Allergy Q&A. However, I found your advice, particularly to one with my disease. One of the questions pertained to an allergy to cantaloupe, watermelon, and...