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19 Jul 2005
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Food Allergy
Having made the discovery thru the web site that I am allergic to potatoes [the symptoms are an acute carpet like red rash head to toe, swelling, fever….] I am extremely grateful that I have established at least one of the causes. I have tried to eat sweet potatoes and have had the same reaction. I am suspicious of pumpkin, butternut, gems, would they have the same properties and which other foods would have. I cannot eat fruit, anything slightly acidic, so I do need to eat more veggies. Are green peas the same peanut 'family'. I think I can tolerate dairy and wheat in moderation. Any ideas??
Thanks again
Adrienne
Thanks again
Adrienne
DietDoc
Dear Adrienne
In view of the serious symptoms you develop when you eat potato I would strongly advise you to consult a physician or an allergologist. You need to be advised which foods to cut out so also see a clinical dietitian who will help to work out a diet for you that takes the allergy and your sensitivity to fruit into account. Check the List of Dietitians on this Website or phone 082-593-0276 or send an e-mail to sscharf@nhcltd.com or look in your local telephone directory or Yellow Pages, to find a dietitian in your area. In the meanwhile visit www.allallergy.net to obtain lists of foods that may be linked to potato allergy.
Best regards
DietDoc
In view of the serious symptoms you develop when you eat potato I would strongly advise you to consult a physician or an allergologist. You need to be advised which foods to cut out so also see a clinical dietitian who will help to work out a diet for you that takes the allergy and your sensitivity to fruit into account. Check the List of Dietitians on this Website or phone 082-593-0276 or send an e-mail to sscharf@nhcltd.com or look in your local telephone directory or Yellow Pages, to find a dietitian in your area. In the meanwhile visit www.allallergy.net to obtain lists of foods that may be linked to potato allergy.
Best regards
DietDoc
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