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Re: Cross-reactivity (allergy)as trigger
06/29/08 11:51 AM

shellyr

Reged: 02/17/04
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I have severe pollen allergies and as a result have something called oral allergy syndrome. I get allergic reactions from eating raw veggies and fruits, my mouth tongue, throat and lips get itchy. Though not a true food allergy, it is a cross allergic reaction to the pollens that I am allergic too. I have researched this a lot and my doctor has told me as well, that if you have this cross reaction, that once the food is ingested that you can suffer cramping diarrhea and general stomach upset from the offending fruit or vegetable. Once I was diagnosed with this I wondered if that has been the cause of my IBS all these years. Cooking my vegies and fruits thoroughly helps, but has not completely eliminated my IBS.

Good luck at the allergist. I hope you get some answers!

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