Azure Jane Lunatic (Azz) 🌺 (
azurelunatic) wrote2003-05-23 08:35 pm
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Allergies, sensitivities
Ever since I can remember, I've had this problem with walnuts and bananas. Walnuts and bananas, if the bananas aren't 100% softripeyellow, will take off the inside of my mouth.
I don't know what the exact problem is. I am guessing that it's some chemical in them. Raw broccoli and slightly underripe tomatoes and dark chocolate in large enough amounts will do the same thing. In fact, I took a glance at the list my father had of foods to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, and glared, since that seemed to be composed of entirely foods that could do that to me...
What happens when I eat something that's not quite right, like too many walnuts, or a greenish banana, is that the upper layer of the inside of my mouth peels off, leaving my mouth somewhat sore and raw. This is irritating and painful, but not life-threatening. Nothing swells up, and there are no digestive aftereffects. Just -- raw mouth. No fun.
My father was skeptical of my claims, since it didn't appear to be an allergy or anything. Since I couldn't claim allergy, and since it was so subtle, I started claiming to just not like walnuts and bananas (those being the foods with the greatest effect that way).
One day my father tried to make bread with ground-up walnuts mixed in. He is very good at the making of assorted breads, and was startled when the bread became a soggy, inelastic lump. It should have been sticking to itself. He decided that perhaps my comments about walnuts taking off the inside of my mouth had more merit than just bratty kid-whining.
I don't know what the exact problem is. I am guessing that it's some chemical in them. Raw broccoli and slightly underripe tomatoes and dark chocolate in large enough amounts will do the same thing. In fact, I took a glance at the list my father had of foods to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, and glared, since that seemed to be composed of entirely foods that could do that to me...
What happens when I eat something that's not quite right, like too many walnuts, or a greenish banana, is that the upper layer of the inside of my mouth peels off, leaving my mouth somewhat sore and raw. This is irritating and painful, but not life-threatening. Nothing swells up, and there are no digestive aftereffects. Just -- raw mouth. No fun.
My father was skeptical of my claims, since it didn't appear to be an allergy or anything. Since I couldn't claim allergy, and since it was so subtle, I started claiming to just not like walnuts and bananas (those being the foods with the greatest effect that way).
One day my father tried to make bread with ground-up walnuts mixed in. He is very good at the making of assorted breads, and was startled when the bread became a soggy, inelastic lump. It should have been sticking to itself. He decided that perhaps my comments about walnuts taking off the inside of my mouth had more merit than just bratty kid-whining.
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Got fish allergies?
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it IS an allergy
When I was a kid, I used to have to eat whatever mom gave me. I always whined about not wanting to eat bananas. One day it was worse than any other - my throat was slightly swollen. I complained that the banana was stuck in my throat. She didn't believe me. "That's impossible" But I wanted her to call the doctor. Well, by the time the doctor came (yes, back in the days when they still made house visits), the swelling was down and I got yelled at. Whem I tested severly allergic to bananas in my teens, I made sure to rub both their noses in it.
I almost died from eating half a bag of pistachio nuts in my mid-30s. I woke up in the middle of the night with severe gas and my throat closed. Fortunately I thought fast and drank half a bottle of Benedryl - the right thing to have done.
You don't get anaphalactic shock - yet - but I wouldn't push it if I were you (or I would keep around some benedryl - the liquid works faster than the pills - on soothing the allergic reaction). I also wouldn't mess with it; the more you eat these foods the more allergic you'll be. Maybe you should get tested just to make sure of the food allergies. Cause there's nothing they can give you to prevent food allergies so it's just good to know what you can't have up front to preserve your life...
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And I went out and got a bottle of the liquid last night.
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good!
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The worst thing is I love good, ripe, garden tomatoes, but I can't eat them. I can only eat flavorless store tomatoes - but why would I want to?
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The best list I've found so far is here: look for the section titled "What foods belong to the nightshade family?"
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