| jasonsmom
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| I'm in day 10 of Phase I. I've never been allergic to nuts in the past, but my skin is developing a rash all over my torso, and I wonder if it's because I'm eating more nuts than i ever have before! Anyone else experiencing this? I don't know what to do, because I can't live without the handful of nuts I eat every day...the cheese is contributing to the oft-mentioned constipation, so I don't want to just snack on that. Right now I'm just trying to eat fewer and not scratch! |
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Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:41 pm |
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| allihoo28
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| That seems odd. Are you eating a variety of different nuts? Try limiting it to just one type and see if the itchiness clears up. Is that the only major diet change you have had? |
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Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:19 pm |
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| jasonsmom
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I had been eating pistachios, peanuts and almonds, but stopped the pistachios when rash began as that was a fairly new nut for me. But I do think it's nut-related since my symptoms seem to ease when I eat fewer nuts...which is hard to do since it's my key snack in the afternoon. Funny thing is that I never had this experience with peanuts or almonds before. It's very odd!
Oh well, at least Phase II is right around the corner and I can start eating fruit again... |
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Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:25 pm |
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| Mikey
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| It's the evil leaving your body. Just Kidding! I really doubt that you are having a reaction to these foods. Think back on what you are doing different now that you are eating right. It is gonna be a simple thing. |
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Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:47 pm |
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| Tubby Teacher
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Allergies can suddenly bloom if you are exposed to large amounts of something. I used to work with rats years ago in a lab. You develop an allergy to them from exposure over a prolonged period of time. Foods can be the same way. So can laundry detergents, so think if you switched deoderants, detergents, shaving creams, razors (some have chemical strips), or anything else that would have a contact factor with your midsection. In elementary school, my daughter was alergic to Tide. Eight years later, she is no longer sensitive to the product.
Another possible cause of a torso rash is shingles. This is a serious illness aggravated by stress. Search Google for the physical appearance of shingles and if you look like that you need to see the doctor ASAP.
Finally, you may have something like the chicken pox. When they hit adults the symptoms are sometimes weird (I had them when I was 24). I got them at a church pancake breakfast from a kid who was sitting at the table with me. I wound up in the hospital with them (they can really do bad things to an adult).
Seriously, rashes are nothing to play with. You should have it checked out. Trust me, I thought my chicken pox was just recurrent adult acne and then the next thing I knew I was in the hospital on an IV! |
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Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:57 am |
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| jasonsmom
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| Thanks for the info. Maybe I will see a doctor after all! I never had chicken pox before, so it's not shingles, and it's not the kind of rash that is associated with chicken pox, so I don't think it's that, but who knows? I appreciate your comments, though, and I think you've convinced me to go see a professional! Thanks. |
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Fri Apr 02, 2004 4:51 am |
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| awilliams2
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jasonsmom- I experienced the same thing. I thought I was imagining it, but I noticed I happened more whenever I consumed peanuts. It was mostly around my stomach and shoulders (weird). Anyway, it usually only lasts about 30 minutes for me.
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Sat Apr 03, 2004 1:34 am |
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| Going2Lose
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Help!! Last night I was up most of the night with an itch all over my body!! I have always eaten nuts, and I have used Splenda for a long time, so I am not sure if that would be the cause. There are no bumps or a rash, just a "traveling" itch!
I am on Day 6 today, is it possible for it to just be a chemical change in our body? It sure was annoying!! |
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Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:14 pm |
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| Josietoo
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I experienced the same thing a couple of years ago. Hives. When I saw the Dr. he prescribed an anti histimine. It was really bad around my waist. He said that people notice it most where clothes are snug, and when you take them off - WOW - the itch doesn't stop and scratching makes it worse. Try some OTC antihistimine to see if that helps, but the best thing will be to have it checked out.
I had a similar experience with a laundry detergent, and the softner sheets you use in the dryer - so it could be a lot of things. |
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Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:31 pm |
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| lessame
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jasonsmom -- just because you've always eaten nuts and never had an allergic reaction before doesn't mean you can't be allergic to them now! Allergies can develop after years of no reactions to certain foods. I would eliminate peanuts, since they're a common allergan, and stick to nuts like pecans, walnuts, and almonds (which are less prone to cause reactions), and see what happens. That way you can have your nuts, but maybe isolate what's causing your symptoms. If the rash/itchies persist, I'd definitely see a doctor.
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Wed Nov 03, 2004 1:10 pm |
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| Going2Lose
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| Last night I didnt have any itching going on. Must have been a fluke, and since I havent ever had that happen before, I wondered if it was this diet. Thank you for your input!! |
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Wed Nov 03, 2004 3:08 pm |
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| startingfresh
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| Pistachios made my mouth itch as a teenager, so I mostly steered clear of them for a long time ... After a few years, I started eating a few every once in a while, and never had a problem. When I started SBD, I started eating them nearly every day and got the worst migraines! They cleared up when I quit eating them again. So, not only can you develop allergies to foods, you can also get more serious sensitivities and reactions. It's best to figure out the trigger(s) as quickly as possible and completely eliminate them from your diet. |
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Wed Nov 03, 2004 4:25 pm |
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| Kate Ellison
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Don't take this rash business casually! It may be nothing more than a topical reaction, but you can't be sure until you've really been checked out. A couple of my friends are deathly allergic to peanuts and some of their children have inherited the allergy, too. When I say deathly, I mean it seriously - anaphylactic shock, which can kill a person in minutes if not treated immediately with an epipen and an emergency room visit. True allergies, such as these, tend to start out with lesser reactions - sniffles, maybe a few hives, the next time the mouth might sting a little, who knows. The thing is, each exposure to the allergen results in a more severe reaction until one reaction can cause death. You don't know when that reaction will hit, so don't take chances.
I don't mean to sound so negative, but having lived with these friends and the threat they are under daily, I wouldn't want to see anyone ignore the possible dangers. ANY new rash should be cause for a doctor's visit. |
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Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:56 am |
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| wienerwrld
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| many months ago there were posts about rashes--somebody posted research about too much protien in the diet. Apparently EXCESSIVE amounts of protoen can cause an allergic type reaction. I don't remember the post, it was a long time ago, perhaps you could do a search for it |
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Sun Nov 07, 2004 7:26 pm |
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| Silver Gal
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| My skin gets very itchy when I don't drink enough water. Make sure your water intake is sufficient, too. |
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:31 pm |
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