Archived Half of people who think they have a food allergy do not - study (theguardian.com)
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Archived Half of people who think they have a food allergy do not - study (theguardian.com)
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[–] Seventh_Jim 1 point 7 points 8 points (+8|-1) ago
I hate these people. They cause the words allergy and dislike to be taken synonomously.
[–] Goering 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
My ears itch when I eat avocado...am I allergic?
I get headaches from macadamia nuts...Am I allergic?
I get diarrhea from cherries...am I allergic?
No, I'm not. But I say I am to simplify my denial of those foods.
Actually I've never said no to avocado, the itchiness isn't bad.
[–] Seventh_Jim 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
If you start itching from eating avocado, that sounds like a histamine reaction. You're probably allergic. I'm that way with artichoke, which I also still eat on occasion. Side note: Do you get a slight electric sensation on your tongue, like licking a battery?