Allergy ?

[melbidd]

Lately I've been experiencing something that feels/looks like an allergic reaction. Since about last year, after almost everything I eat, I feel nauseated. Then recently i had a drink of alcohol, and immediately my mouth (lips and tongue) were swollen, along with difficulty breathing. Since then I stopped drinking alcohol, and it didn't happen for awhile until I went to the dentist for a filling. Immediately after she injected me, my lips and tongue started swelling up, and I again had trouble breathing. I also couldn't swallow.
The foods that mostly makes me feel nauseated are, shrimps, lobster, some fuits, every kind of juice, bread, and a lot more.
Also, I had severe eczema when I was young, then it dissapeared for awhile, but came back a few months ago when my mother changed the laundry detergent.  I also noticed that shampoos, soaps, etc., gives me rashes all over my body (where it touched).

Could this be an allergy to sulfates/sulfites (not sure which one)?

[LaGypsy]

It certainly sounds like a sulfate allergy. I used to have one..I can finally say used to. Try going a day without eating or using anything with sulfates and see how you feel. I was always extra tired when I would come in contact with sulfates as well as itchy, gassy, stomach pains, dizziness, nauseous, ect. I was a mess. Benedril or any anti-histamine would help me.
Try a shampoo line that L'Oreal has out that is sulfate free. There's also a generic brand at most Rite Aids. Bar soap was the only thing I could use, and only 100% natural breads and pastas were all I could eat..
I hope it's not for your sake because it's a true life-style change. Need any advice, I'm full of it. Like I said, I've been there.
Best Wishes.

[1nana]

Yes, you bring up a good point. There is a small amount of sulfite in epinephrine, which is why you probably had the reaction you had at the dentists'.

As you probably already know, sulfites are usually used as a perservative. Wine especially contains sulfites. It's also used to make red meats look redder and more appetizing. The list goes on and on.

I sure hope you can get to the bottom of your problem!

[melbidd]

Thank you
I am going to my GP this week, so i will ask her about it.

I am trying to stay clear of everything that I know that will cause a reaction but it is quite hard since I'm not sure what causes it.

As for the epi-pen, doesn't it contain sulfites/sulfates (not sure which one)?

[1nana]

Wow!

Yes, it most definitely sounds like allergies, and serious ones at that!

You need to see an allergist ASAP and you should also be caring an epi-pen with you for future severe reactions.

Meanwhile, obviously stay clear of everything you know of that will cause these reactions.

Good luck!