Great information about Salicylate. Finally I know what I have. Sadly I had to stop having Tabasco, my favorite condiment.
By reducing Salicylates I have alleviated the following Physical Symptoms:
• Itchy skin, hives or Rashes
• Asthma (when I chew mint gum)
• Swelling of hands and feet
• Breathing difficulties (Mint)
• Frequent need to urinate/urgency to pass water
• Aching Muscles and joints
• Congestion
• Chest pains
• Bad Breath
• Blurred vision
• Coated tongue
• Constant Hunger
• Difficulty in Swallowing (When I drink Burgundy wine)
• Itching
• Lethargy
• Post-nasal drip
• Restless legs syndrome
• Food cravings
• Heavy body odor (in the summer when I eat lots of Cherry Tomatoes)
• Diarrhea (when I