Comments on: What I Ate Wednesday #19 & Food Allergy Update

By: Rachel @ painfreekitchen

Rachel @ painfreekitchen — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:19:04 +0000

I’m really hesitant to trust allergy tests. My doctor herself said they can be incredibly inaccurate. But she still had me take one yesterday. Don’t have the results yet so I can’t comment if they are correct or not. I am almost positive I have a severe soy allergy. Came out of no where about a year ago. And I’ve been lactose intolerant since I was a kid. Doctor said that no matter what the test says, I should always trust my own experimentation. If I get sick eating soy, then I shouldn’t eat it. Anyway, my point is that I think your decision to continue eating gluten free is a good one. Might try cutting out eggs though. Maybe? See what happens. Maybe the reaction is so small that you don’t really realize it.

By: KimH

KimH — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:59:52 +0000

Bottom line is.. if being gluten free keeps you from being symptomatic.. keep on keeping on.. Its huge for me and I test negative for celiac spru too.. Keep in mind though that they are only testing against one specific gluten protein.. they are NOT the only ones in wheat or other grains. There are others that do not have tests and it may be them we’re reacting to. We dont really know. My endocrinologist tested me several times and told me to consider myself allergic to gluten even though the tests were negative and my intestinal tests also test negative. What happens to me is that I get severe joint and muscle pain, fibromyalgia, & chronic fatigue when I eat anything with glutens.

My endocrinologist told me that he sees people like me every day and it frustraits him because he KNOWS there is something really wrong with us and it usually is cleared up when we get glutens out of our diet.. but the test they have to diagnose it is useless most of the time to him & us.

Many years ago, I learned how to figure out what it was that I was reacting to.. and there have been many over the years.. including milk for me too. It may not be the lactose specifically.. but something else.. We dont know. I get nauseous and bloated and feel really ill when I drink or eat anything with milk, cream etc including yogurt and to a lesser degree cheese.. Most of the time, I just stay away from it.
Trust your body.. IT knows what it likes & what it doesnt… It doesnt lie.

By: Eating 4 Balance

Eating 4 Balance — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:13:13 +0000

For those who have egg allergies, egg whites are the most common part to be allergic to. I know I personally can tolerate egg yolks much easier. And if you feel better off of gluten and dairy, I’d just stay away for a while longer. I wasn’t eating any gluten when tested so my results weren’t accurate either.

Yay for Lent. I’m excited (is that strange?) to give up something. I like little challenges like that.

By: Michelle @ Eat Move Balance

Michelle @ Eat Move Balance — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:27:29 +0000

Those are definitely some interesting results from your doctor. Wow. I guess you just have to keep experimenting and reflecting on what works best for you, because ultimately, that’s what it comes down to: How are YOU feeling when eat certain foods? Very interesting!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:25:46 +0000

My son was Gluten intolerant for the first 4 years but not allergic..for his bloodwork I had to ensure he was eating gluten for 10-12 weeks prior to bloodwork. His skin pricks were negative for wheat allergy, but as his gut developed he is now able to tolerate. I on the other hand since having him can no longer tolerate dairy, pineapple, avocado or shellfish..all of my allergy tests were negative but my gut cannot tolerate them anymore.

By: Claire @ Flake And Cake

Claire @ Flake And Cake — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:08:14 +0000

My favourite afternoon snack is yoghurt and berries too – just about to tuck in as it happens!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:30:23 +0000

In reply to Laurie. HAHAHHA, nope didn't eat it!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:30:03 +0000

In reply to Suzanne. thanks for sharing Suzanne!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:07:49 +0000

Just wanted to say I recently had the bloodtests for celiac and they came back neg but I had been eating GF for some time (ate gluten for a week or so prior to testing). I then learned that I had to really increase the gluten to know for sure so I spent 5 months (more than necessary ) eating gluten and then just repeated the tests. I have not rec’d the results yet but I wonder if it would be the same (needing to eat lots of gluten) with allergy testing. My niece was diagnosed with celiac and my brother is likely celiac but has not been tested. We all have similar symptoms but I would really like to know for sure so I know if my kids should be tested. Sounds like you are listening to your body and what it needs – good for you.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:08:10 +0000

took that crispy skin off that thigh and…ate it?
lol
no, u would never-but I have been known to eat the skin off everyone elses! You know-to keep them healthy!