allergic to meat??

[Trina]

My husband found out that he was allergic to meat when he was thirteen. He can't eat beef or pork. He also can't eat anything dairy. He is really missing out on alot of great foods.
His reaction to eating these foods are: throat swelling,hives and severe stomach cramps.
If anyone can relate or shed some light here,I would appreciate it very much.

[Babernethy]

I have been exposed to MANY people with different types of allergies, through years of being part of allergy research, allergy groups, and public speaking at anaphalactic seminars. I have NEVER heard of ANYONE being allergic to both pork and beef. They are so far apart on the food scale (pigs are closer related to elephants than to cows). The proteins in these two animals are completely different.
I would think that because there is no commonality to these 2 animals that the allergy is not to the meat, but instead to something that is IN it. Since he shows the same signs with dairy products, it can also mean the same thing. I myself CAN'T eat very much 'inorganic' meat. Beef and Pork are LACED with growth hormones and penicillan.
They are given to the animals in 'innoculated silage' (feed) in order to keep them from catching cold, and losing weight. The growth hormoes actually cause them to increase in size by 20%...fat and water!
I would suggest that you try a totally different approach. Understand that there is a chance that my assuption is wrong...so be careful when testing! Buy some certifed ORGANIC meat , cook it slowly on a BBQ, add NOTHING to it, and allow him to sample a small pc. If after 10 minutes nothing happens, have him try a larger pc. Wait another 10 minutes and let him have a third piece. After 1 hour if he has no symptoms, allow him to finish it, slowly. Additives may be the root cause....I am allergic to penicillan and amphenols and buy only organic and naturally grown meat from a farmer I know. I can eat small amounts of inorganic meat....but have to be carefull for symptoms. I carry Benedril with me at all times, just in case.

Good luck. Allergies are trying....finding out the cause is rewarding though!
B

[Trina]

Thanks for the info Babernethy. My husband has tried to eat pork from a friend that raised the hog himself. He nearly died from eating it. So, we narrowed it down to the ingredients in the feed.
The guy that raised the hog, also gave the hog feed from time to time, but it ate table scraps most of the time.
He is basically eating poultry and seafood.
Would acupuncture be the route to go?

[This message has been edited by Trina (edited 03-23-2001).]

[This message has been edited by Trina (edited 03-23-2001).]

[Trina]

Oh! I forgot one thing. Where can I buy organic meat?

[Babernethy]

Trina:
Regarding your husbands friend raising the pig that your husband tried. You mentioned the feed...which was probably not organic, and did most likely have 'silage inoculant' penicillan or another anti-biotic in it. Only animals raised with 'natural not inoculated feed' are called organic. You should check out a health food store in your area, for this 'test'. Remember, tiny amounts ONLY. If he is able to eat organic, you will have to find an organic grower. Look on the internet under 'organic growers association'...I'm sure you'll find a contact.
My symptoms if I eat meat not raised without inolulants: First tingling in my feet and hands, blushing on the face, shortness of breath, heart palpitations. If I get to this point I MUST cause myself to vomit or I will go into penicillan shock...like anaphalactic shock. Nasty business.
I buy all my meat from a natural growth farmer I know personally...chickens, beef and pork. All are raised organically. The chicks are inoculated at hatch...that is law. No other medications are given to the animals. If the animal needs to be medicated due to illness, that animal must wait 'till the next years slaughter. The meat, by the way, is far leaner than store bought, has a far better taste, no marbling of fat, cooks at a lower temperature and except for the chickens, costs far less than 'regular' store bought. Because there is a chicken marketing board, the price for organic poultry is higher than store bought. Beef and pork is the 'highest medicated' meat on the market...you'd be surprised what goes into the animal...let me tell you!
I can't say anything about accupuncture...I've never done it. I'm a natural food and environmental specialist...because I have chosen to devote a lot of time to the cause.
Good luck with your hubby. I do hope he is able to enjoy the finer things in life again...soon! By the way, has he ever been tested for anti-biotic allergies?
B