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Food Allergy Testing
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Food Allergy Testing
by travellin, Aug 21, 2006 12:00AM
I have had chronic sinusitis for many years which has been treated with antibiotics, steroid sprays etc with only limited success. I am begining to feel that it may be a food related problem. I have been on a wheat free diet for two minths and although I am not completely better I notice now a small amount of wheat aggrevates my symptoms. My allergist discounts this observation, saying its not likely. I would like to find more info on an elimination diet to see if food intolerances are adding to my sinus/congestion problems. Any imput would be welcome.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Aug 24, 2006 12:00AM
, Aug 24, 2006 12:00AM
While it is not likely that wheat has any significant role in this process, it is easy to find diets that eliminate wheat. I would suggest that you perform a web search for wheat or gluten free diets. Create a careful diary to follow how you are before going on the diet and for about 2 or 3 weeks on the diet to see if there is any noticeable change.
Please read our allergies to foods information at http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/allergy/about/allergic-to/food.aspx to learn more. Another source of information that you may want to pursue is the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network at http://www.foodallergy.org or (800) 929-4040. They have high quality and reliable information regarding food allergy.
Please read our allergies to foods information at http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/allergy/about/allergic-to/food.aspx to learn more. Another source of information that you may want to pursue is the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network at http://www.foodallergy.org or (800) 929-4040. They have high quality and reliable information regarding food allergy.
i also had lots of nasal infections presumably becuase the area was always wet and a nice place for bacteria to do their thing.
I saw one allergist who thought the problem was pollen but I didn't agree. I had a vague idea it was food at the time. I tried cutting out wheat and felt better - but later realized what made the difference was cutting out the cornflour by changing breads. I have no problem with wheat unless it's got corn added.
to cut a long story short I eventually identified the cause as food related rections. I would get the reaction after eating dinner and it would last until maybe 2 am before I could sleep.
I am doing an elimination diet with the help of a dietician after being diagnosed by an immunologist/allergist based on my observations about what foods cause the mucous/coughing.
The main problem is with salicylates - natural substances in fruit and vegetables, the net problem seems to be with some protein rich foods like cheeses which contain "amines".
basically on the elimintaion diet I have dried right up and can breathe normally. Next is a challenge phase to identify more speciically what's the cause. I am so relived to breathe normally it's a fantastic feeling. It's been a long process banging my head against brick walls with various GPs that didn't think food could cause mucous problems.
PS I will probably do a challenge with Aspirin which is a form of salicylate - to find out whether it would be dangerous for me to take that medicine.
It's hard working in the dark - i'd relly recommnd finding an allergist who will take your food suspicions seriously and put you on an elimintaion diet.
all the best
I saw a physician who worked with Dr. Weil. He immediately put me on the elimination diet (no dairy, no corn, no wheat and no sugar) for at least 2 weeks. That is how I find out that I either had a severe allergy or intolerance to gluten. Celiac disease alone affects one in every 130 to 300 individuals.
Food allergies are on the rise in children.