weird food allergies anyone?

raindrop · 08-07-2003, 11:20 PM

Hey everyone, I just was wondering if anyone has heard of or has odd food allergies. I get anaphylaxic reactions to leek and mango, believe it or not, and I wanted to know if anyone has heard of anything similar.
Thanks!

n7ynk · 08-11-2003, 10:39 AM

Check the families of these foods, like Leek is in the lily family. Maybe there are other foods in that family that you are allergic too as well. Mango is in the cashew family....food for thought. Good luck

raindrop · 08-11-2003, 11:36 PM

thanks for replying ~ there's so much unknown about food allergies still, especially unusual ones . . . there can also be a lot of hidden allergens from chemicals in drinks and stuff--that diet cream soda problem is definitely a mystery!!

n7ynk · 08-14-2003, 12:05 PM

What are the ingredients in the diet creme soda? I have not been able to find the ingredients anywhere. I have done alot of research in the past on dairy allergies and it is amazing what forms dairy comes in.

blondie24 · 08-15-2003, 12:05 PM

I get an anaphalactic reaction and hives from grape, pineapple, and mango.

It gets really hard sometimes because grape juice and pineapple juice are used in so many things to add flavor. For instance, a lot of BBQ sauces have pineapple in them. Most all mixed juices have grape. So I really have to watch it and worry and wish I could have my life back as far as that goes.

I was never allergic to these things before, I got my first reaction to mango about 4 years ago and in past two years acquired grape and pineapple. What next??