Comments for Allergy Foodie - thrive with top 8 food allergies! http://allergyfoodie.com Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Yayy – Vegan Rella is back!!! by raven http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/01/20/yayy-veganrella-is-back/#comment-460 raven Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:32:00 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=371#comment-460 Just bought couple days ago. accidentally looked at back label (didnt occur to me id Need to). "MADE IN A FACILITY THAT USES SOY AND MILK PRODUCTS". Just bought couple days ago. accidentally looked at back label (didnt occur to me id Need to). “MADE IN A FACILITY THAT USES SOY AND MILK PRODUCTS”.

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by Wendy Jensen http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-459 Wendy Jensen Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:36:02 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-459 Hi, I have a reaction to flax-seed too. The first time several years ago a friend gave me a cookie. I ate it and loved it and asked for another. A half hour later I was doubled up in pain on the floor with chest tightening and pain all throughout my abdomen, chest, and back. My husband called to see what was in the cookies and the only ingredient I hadn't had before was flax seed. I was in pain for several hours. The same thing happened few other times times when I accidentally ate a granola bar with flax or a multi-grain roll with flax. Then last night when I drank an Isagenix Shake. I had the same reaction and checked the ingredients and sure enough it contained flax. I am also allergic to almonds and have a similar reaction with those. Hi,
I have a reaction to flax-seed too. The first time several years ago a friend gave me a cookie. I ate it and loved it and asked for another. A half hour later I was doubled up in pain on the floor with chest tightening and pain all throughout my abdomen, chest, and back. My husband called to see what was in the cookies and the only ingredient I hadn’t had before was flax seed. I was in pain for several hours. The same thing happened few other times times when I accidentally ate a granola bar with flax or a multi-grain roll with flax. Then last night when I drank an Isagenix Shake. I had the same reaction and checked the ingredients and sure enough it contained flax. I am also allergic to almonds and have a similar reaction with those.

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by anita http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-458 anita Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:04:06 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-458 hi i had the same reactions to flaxseeds for over a year till i observed the pattern and concluded it was because of flaxseeds.withing minutes of taking it i get this unbearable pain in my stomach .my doctors refused to beleive it was due to flaxseeds.im glad that im not alone. hi
i had the same reactions to flaxseeds for over a year till i observed the pattern and concluded it was because of flaxseeds.withing minutes of taking it i get this unbearable pain in my stomach .my doctors refused to beleive it was due to flaxseeds.im glad that im not alone.

]]> Comment on Flax Seed Allergy…what next?!? by Elaine Gabel http://allergyfoodie.com/2009/08/27/flax-seed-allergy-what-next/#comment-457 Elaine Gabel Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:50:02 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=271#comment-457 Hello, I have also been on this terrible journey for about a year now. Everytime that I would have a bread, even a pretzel, (that I purchased at a flea market that was stuffed with cheese that was brushed with an oil that had flaxseed in it ) granola bars, cereal with Flax seed in it I would have a terrible reaction. I would first have a really itchy throat, tongue and then after about 45 minutes or so, severe diarreha, and vomiting end to end for an entire day. I have to be so careful now and read every label and when we are eating out make sure that nothing has flaxseed in it. Please take charge of your health and make notes when something you have ate does not agree with you. Thanks for all of the info. Hello, I have also been on this terrible journey for about a year now. Everytime that I would have a bread, even a pretzel, (that I purchased at a flea market that was stuffed with cheese that was brushed with an oil that had flaxseed in it ) granola bars, cereal with Flax seed in it I would have a terrible reaction. I would first have a really itchy throat, tongue and then after about 45 minutes or so, severe diarreha, and vomiting end to end for an entire day. I have to be so careful now and read every label and when we are eating out make sure that nothing has flaxseed in it. Please take charge of your health and make notes when something you have ate does not agree with you. Thanks for all of the info.

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by Beth http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-456 Beth Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:06:34 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-456 Our last allergy doctor couldn't find a place to order flax from to test us (since it is uncommon) so had us bring in our own -- he had us bring in flaxseed oil. I didn't react to it even though I knew I was allergic to flax. We tried again with flaxseeds mushed up in a bit of water and I did react to that. Our last allergy doctor couldn’t find a place to order flax from to test us (since it is uncommon) so had us bring in our own — he had us bring in flaxseed oil. I didn’t react to it even though I knew I was allergic to flax. We tried again with flaxseeds mushed up in a bit of water and I did react to that.

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by Tanya http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-455 Tanya Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:44:15 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-455 I found out that I was allergic to Flax about two years ago after eating whole grain bread and having this terrible reaction. My mouth started to itch and burn, then my throat, and the nausea and vomiting were horrible. Every time after that that I ate something with flax such as whole grain pasta, pizza, and protein shake I has a reaction worse then the last. I finally found the common thing was the flax. One time I ate a white pita bread that was sitting on a whole grain pita at a party at work. I even got sick then! I once saw a doctor who said "well if you think that is what you are allergic to then just avoid it." Since my last two reactions had been so severe I thought I should probably carry an epi-pen. I am now pregnant and asked my OB doctor about it. Finally I am getting a referral to an allergist. People just discount your allergy sometimes since it is so uncommon. I read labels very carefully now and have not had a reaction in 6 months. I found out that I was allergic to Flax about two years ago after eating whole grain bread and having this terrible reaction. My mouth started to itch and burn, then my throat, and the nausea and vomiting were horrible. Every time after that that I ate something with flax such as whole grain pasta, pizza, and protein shake I has a reaction worse then the last. I finally found the common thing was the flax.
One time I ate a white pita bread that was sitting on a whole grain pita at a party at work. I even got sick then! I once saw a doctor who said “well if you think that is what you are allergic to then just avoid it.” Since my last two reactions had been so severe I thought I should probably carry an epi-pen. I am now pregnant and asked my OB doctor about it. Finally I am getting a referral to an allergist. People just discount your allergy sometimes since it is so uncommon. I read labels very carefully now and have not had a reaction in 6 months.

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by Brianna Brown http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-454 Brianna Brown Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:44:42 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-454 FYI...I'm filing a report today to the FDA safety program regarding the danger of additives like flaxseed being added to butterand other cooking ingredients. With flaxseed being added to this type of food, it will be increasingly difficult to monitor when eating out at restaurants, and homes of family and friends. If anyone is interested, go to the Department of Health and Human Services. You will find the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, a "MedWatch" questionaire only takes a few minutes to fill out and mail. FYI…I’m filing a report today to the FDA safety program regarding the danger of additives like flaxseed being added to butterand other cooking ingredients. With flaxseed being added to this type of food, it will be increasingly difficult to monitor when eating out at restaurants, and homes of family and friends.
If anyone is interested, go to the Department of Health and Human Services.
You will find the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, a “MedWatch” questionaire only takes a few minutes to fill out and mail.

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by Christina http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-453 Christina Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:18:38 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-453 One day, I decide to give my daughter a healthy treat because she is intolerant to wheat, eggs, peanuts... (She also has dermatitis) So I gave her some ground flax... bad idea. Within a few minutes of ingesting, she started getting red around the mouth and her neck... Luckily, it did not seem to go past those symptoms... But since then, I've added it to my list of things to avoid. One day, I decide to give my daughter a healthy treat because she is intolerant to wheat, eggs, peanuts… (She also has dermatitis) So I gave her some ground flax… bad idea. Within a few minutes of ingesting, she started getting red around the mouth and her neck…

Luckily, it did not seem to go past those symptoms… But since then, I’ve added it to my list of things to avoid.

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by Valerie http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-452 Valerie Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:10:02 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-452 Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for posting this. (FYI, I actually searched "flax seed intolerance" and got here.) I have irritable bowel syndrome that is triggered by very specific things. One of those things seems to be flax seed, but I haven't been able to get anyone to even agree that it's possible. Internet searches, before this one, have likewise turned up nothing at all except benefits. I was beginning to think I was insane... I avoided flax seed for several years but after recently being advised to go gluten-free, I bought a gluten-free cereal with flax-seed, reasoning that maybe it wasn't the flax-seed that was bothering me, but actually gluten. Within twenty minutes of eating it, I was doubled over with stomach pain, nausea and abdominal cramps, just like before. I'm pretty certain it's the flax seed at this point. Your post really helps me feel like I'm not insane. I do wonder if there are other sources of omega-3s that might be safer...I took fish oil for a while, but I honestly can't recall if my IBS was worse then or not. I hate the thought of trying it to find out and suffering through the effects if it doesn't go well...I'd love to try chia as well but am similarly reluctant to risk the ill effects... Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for posting this. (FYI, I actually searched “flax seed intolerance” and got here.) I have irritable bowel syndrome that is triggered by very specific things. One of those things seems to be flax seed, but I haven’t been able to get anyone to even agree that it’s possible. Internet searches, before this one, have likewise turned up nothing at all except benefits. I was beginning to think I was insane…

I avoided flax seed for several years but after recently being advised to go gluten-free, I bought a gluten-free cereal with flax-seed, reasoning that maybe it wasn’t the flax-seed that was bothering me, but actually gluten. Within twenty minutes of eating it, I was doubled over with stomach pain, nausea and abdominal cramps, just like before. I’m pretty certain it’s the flax seed at this point. Your post really helps me feel like I’m not insane.

I do wonder if there are other sources of omega-3s that might be safer…I took fish oil for a while, but I honestly can’t recall if my IBS was worse then or not. I hate the thought of trying it to find out and suffering through the effects if it doesn’t go well…I’d love to try chia as well but am similarly reluctant to risk the ill effects…

]]> Comment on Uncommon allergies – Flax seed! by Kristine Koch http://allergyfoodie.com/2010/03/16/uncommon-allergies-flax-seed/#comment-450 Kristine Koch Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:01:17 +0000 http://allergyfoodie.com/?p=382#comment-450 the omega 3 issue is interesting I have gotten sick from salmon before could this be from the omega 3 in it? the omega 3 issue is interesting I have gotten sick from salmon before could this be from the omega 3 in it?

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