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  1. Michi8

    ARCHIVED Almonds

    Michi8 replied to Woolygimp's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut

    Fatigue can certainly be a symptom of allergies...especially if you are constantly exposed to your trigger allergens. I am allergic to cats (always have been) and when I had one in the house (when I was a young adult, still living with my parents), I was always sick (stuffed up...my sinuses were constantly draining) and absolutely bone-dead exhausted. So...
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    Just an FYI... patch testing is different from scratch/skin prick testing. Many samples of allergens (typically different items than for food testing...such as metals, chemical ingredients, etc) are placed on your back (can range from 25 samples to over 100), covered up and left for a couple of days. They are then checked, recovered and left for another day...
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    I had patch testing done through my dermatologist. Found out that I'm allergic to potassium dichloride (chromium), nickel, cobalt...which are found in many products such as adhesives, cosmetics & hair/body products, paints, cements, etc. Also allergic to neomycin. Michelle
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    Everyone has given you such good responses so far. Something I haven't seen mentioned is getting your son tested. Since he has been diagnosed with Grave's Disease, you may want to investigate if Celiac Disease may be the cause of it, as untreated celiac disease can lead to many other auto immune health issues, including thyroid. Michelle
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    First off, many women with celiac disease have had healthy pregnancies and births before diagnosis...pregnancy, in fact, can be a trigger for celiac disease to become active. The reasons for miscarriage could be any number of things. However, the fact that you have been diagnosed means that you now have the info for changing your diet and ensuring that you...
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    It's good that you know about your celiac now. The best thing you can do is stick to the diet, and supplement for the nutrients you're deficient in. Aside from that, try not to stress, and enjoy this pregnancy! Having a doctor that is somewhat laid back can be a good thing too. With a second pregnancy, it's not unusual to be more sensitive to braxton...
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    Could be related to celiac or other autoimmune disorders. It can also be luck of the draw. I've been greying since I was 18. At almost 40, I've got so much grey I have to colour my hair so that I don't look 10 years older than I actually am. Michelle
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    I know you were being specific to the Lea & Perrins brand. And you are correct, the offending ingredient is barley malt vinegar (I had to look it up online, because I threw out my bottle (Canadian) a long time ago.) In checking out the online info, I did find out that Heinz has owned Lea & Perrins since 2005. The Heinz worcestershire sauce contains...
  9. Michi8
    My understanding is that it's not the vinegar, but the soy sauce ingredient that is the problem. I have found Heinz worcestershire sauce (in Canada) that has soy sauce without wheat...and there is no barley malts in the ingredients either. Michelle
  10. Michi8
    You may simply be sensitive or allergic to Benzocaine. Michelle
  11. Michi8
    Any recommendations for what? Are you asking for brand names? Dairy Free is the brand name. In Canada it is made by English Bay Batter. In the US I think it's Vance's??? I like Blue Diamond Almond milk (comes in Original w/ or w/out sugar, Vanilla or Chocolate...the chocolate, heated up, tastes a lot like commercial hot cocoa.), and Rice milk I try...
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    We don't drink milk at our house. We use almond milk or rice milk. But the favourite, especially for my kids, is Dairy Free...especially with cereal. Michelle
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    I can't do a raw diet, as my allergies would surely do me in. I cannot eat raw tree fruit or raw nuts because I am allergic to them all (in their raw form) due to cross-reactivity with birch pollen (to which I'm severely allergic.) I am curious though, when one is on a raw diet, do they miss out on specific nutrients...is supplementation necessary? What...
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    I've had problems with internally itchy ears. I know it if because of allergies though. Have also had it deep in the tissues of my toes and fingers...it coincided with a sudden drop in temperature last summer, so I had chalked it up to maybe being raynauds...likely tied to seasonal allergies. Wouldn't be surprised if it happens elsewhere in the body too...
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    Oh I agree with you there! I just posted the complete list as it was given to me. What I didn't show was how slow the process actually is for introducing foods. It starts with simply putting the food on the cheek and waiting for reaction. If no reaction shows within 20 minutes, then apply to the lip. If no reaction there, then for breakfast you feed 1/2 teaspoon...
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    When my first child was a baby, we had a consult with an allergy nutritionist about safe introductions of food. She provided me with guidelines for introduction, timing for specific foods and a Food Allergen Scale. Based on these guidelines, cherries (cooked) and all RAW fruits are not recommended for into until 12-24 months old. Apples (cooked) and grapes...
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    ARCHIVED At A Loss

    Michi8 replied to fedora's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut

    It may be worth looking into Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which is a genetic collagen disorder. I was just diagnosed with it myself a few months ago. It is not uncommon for those with EDS to have digestive issues too (chronic constipation for example), and well as a tendency towards certain autoimmune issues (like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome) or even...
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    I hope that you're able to find a product that is gluten free, I don't have any suggestions for you. Unfortunately, no amount of cream will prevent stretch marks. Some develop them in the first pregnancy, some are lucky enough to never develop them, and some, like me, only develop them (on the belly) after multiple pregnancies...I had stretch markes...
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    ARCHIVED Acronym Help

    Michi8 replied to dksart's topic in Board/Forum Technical Help

    Actually, the abbreviations/acronyms predate texting by many years. I've been using these short forms since I started participating in newsgroups in the early 90s...this was well before I had an internet browser that actually showed images. If I'm not mistaken, L337 speak predates phone texting too. YMMV - your methods may vary IMHO - in my humble...
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    I believe endoscopy and gastroscopy are virtually the same thing. They are both examining the upper portion of the intestinal tract (duodenum), which is where villous atrophy would be seen. During gastroscopy, the dr will be looking for health issues of the esophagus and stomach as well. Colonoscopy will look at the colon, and can be useful in detecting other...
  21. Michi8
    I react to adhesive bandages as well. I had patch testing done that confirmed I am not allergic to latex, but am allergic to other things (potassium dichloride, nickel, cobalt) that, unfortunately, are used in many adhesives, as well as many other common products. I always remind medical personnel of my sensitivity, but it doesn't always help. When I had...
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    These laws need to address gluten as well. You'll still be out of luck with hidden barley, rye, oats and related gluten grains. Michelle
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    You can order from Kinnikinnick directly: Open Original Shared Link Apparently their chocolate doughnuts are good, and I really like their pizza crusts. Michelle (who really appreciates that Kinnikinnick is located nearby. )
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    Is this from Campbell's in the US or in Canada? The information I have is that the Bean & Bacon made for Canadian consumers was gluten free...of course, that could have easily changed. Michelle
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    Have you reintroduced soy and dairy? Perhaps this has contributed to the frequency and colour of his bms. Be aware that allergy tests can be hit or miss...just because a test comes back negative doesn't mean there is no allergy. I've had allergy tests show up as negative, but still have obvious reactions to those foods. Michelle
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