corn appears to be in EVERYTHING, but she said its only a trace, whatever that means, and ive never noticed anything b4. anyone else familiar with this allergy or what she means by trace?
2006-09-19 05:05:28 · 5 answers · asked by ohiochett30 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I too have a mild corn allergy, and you are right, it is in everything... that is artificially sweetened in the US.. in the form of Corn Syrup.. mild allergy just means it's more of an irritant than a serious thing.. and you have to remember that your body can adjust to things, even to allergies.. but that doesn't make it healthy.. a mild allergy COULD raise your blood pressure a little, or make your stomach hurt, or even just a mild headach.. or maybe just give you the runs.. i avoid corn by drinking tea (unsweetened) instead of soda (although diet soda works) .. avoiding ketchup (another large source believe it or not) and i limit my intake of sweet foods.. the end result was my stress levels dropped and i fealt a little better overall
2006-09-19 11:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allergic sensitivities range from very slight all the way to near fatal. You could have been born allergic to corn and not have been diagnosed until now because your sensitivity is so slight. Also your sensitivity changes with your age. You could have no traces as an infant, and suddenly manifest the allergy during puberty, then again, it could vanish in your twenties, and re emerge at middle age. Be aware of the allergy, but if it doesn't bother you too much, live with it. Otherwise, your doctor can prescribe medication to suppress the symptoms if they become too burdensome. B.
2006-09-19 05:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by Brian M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have had allergies my whole life and have been allergy tested several times. I have been allergic to almost everything, including corn. However, I continue to eat corn and products made from corn. The test is weird, it showed that I was allergic to lots of things I often eat and enjoy such as: chocolate, beef, and peanuts. My doctor explained that these "trace" items have the potential in very large quantities to be harmful but if I ate them in moderation, I should be okay. I don't think you really need to worry.
2006-09-19 05:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Peace2All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn is garbage anyway.
It's lots of calories with no food value, what so ever.
If you can avoid it, that would be a good thing, even more than for your allergies.
Good luck
Jon
2006-09-19 05:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by ĴΩŋ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her. Find out what she meant, and if you should avoid it. If she tested you she should know.
2006-09-19 05:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋