[Sca-cooks] Food Allergies

[Terry Decker]

The diarrhea probably isn't a symptom of the allergy.  Capsicum peppers have
a tendency to to loosen the bowels on everyone and some are more susceptible
than others.

The rash and blisters are consistent with an allergy.  You've obviously
developed a sensitivity to capsaicin which is producing allergens.

Gastric distress is usually indicative of an intolerance to some ingested
compound.  If histamines are produced, then the intolerance is an allergy
rather than just a sensitivity.  It can be very difficult to tell the
difference between a mild allergy and a chemical intolerance without
testing.

Bear


>That is not entirely true, Phlip!
>
>I am allergic to capsicom peppers.  I have developed
>this allergy recently and it isn't due to any lack of
>enzymes.  Yes, my first symptoms are diarrhea, but if
>I persist on eating them, I then develop a rash and
>then blisters on my legs.  I have seen an allergist.
>He says that I have an allergy.  So be careful what
>you say.  You are spreading misinformation.
>
>Huette
>
>--- Philippa Alderton <phlip_u at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> > >Problem is, I could just DIE for some avocado! I
>> > could eat it, then
>> > my
>> > >mouth feels funny and itchy and my throat feels
>> > funny and itchy, and
>> > I get
>> > >the cold sweat, and next thing I know I'm gagging
>> > and choking and I
>> > can't
>> > >breathe...
>> >
>> > That's really strange because I know 2 people (one
>> > on this list) that
>> > have quite severe allergic reactions to advocado
>> > with the same
>> > symptoms...
>>
>> For what it's worth, folks, the classic symptoms of
>> an
>> allergy are what Lainie's describing. You may have
>> other reactions to cewrtain foods, diarrhea, or gas
>> or
>> vomitting aren't symptoms of an allergy, they're
>> symptoms of a digestive problem- lack of an enzyme,
>> perhaps.
>>
>> ANYBODY who has been diagnosed with an allergy, or
>> has
>> responded to a foodstuff with hives, or swelling of
>> the airways should avoid that foodstuff with a
>> passion, and probably get an epi pen prescribed and
>> kept handy.. This time was a warning- next time,
>> depending on your system, you could very well be
>> dead
>> within about 10 minutes if you aren't treated.
>>
>> Phlip
>>