chocolate allergy???

Question

I am beginning to wonder if I am a allergic to chocolate. When i hold chocolate in my hand for longer than a few seconds, I get red irritated splotches on my hand. If I eat a whole chocolate bar my stomach starts to cramp and i get diarrhea within the hour. Dark chocolate hurts my stomach more than milk.
I know that I am not allergic to milk because I don't have problems drinking it or eating anything that milk in it.

Answer 1

Bummer man. I mean, alergic to chocolate? Thats a tough break. Looks like u might be, as u get sick near it. imagine a world without chocolate :(. no worries, have ice cream!!!! :D

Answer 2

it does sounds like you are allergic. Dark chocolate is more pure than milk chocolate, so that makes sense. But read this:

A true chocolate or cocoa allergy is rare even though many people claim to be allergic to it.

A study revealed that only one out of every 500 people who thought they were allergic to chocolate actually tested positive. Because people complain of headaches and migraines after eating chocolate, they assume it is an allergic reaction. These reactions may be due to a food intolerance or sensitivity not an actual food allergy.

It is also possible that adverse reactions could be caused by ingredients added to chocolate during processing, such as corn syrup, milk, soy beans, lecithin, gluten, and nuts.

Chemical Makeup of Chocolate
There are approximately 380 known chemicals in chocolate. The pleasurable and unpleasurable effects of consuming chocolate can be attributed to several known chemicals:

* Caffeine
* Theobromine
* Phenyethylamine

Possible Reactions
Scientists have discovered over the last few decades that chocolate may cause headaches, obesity, heartburn, rectal itching, coronary problems, and emotional problems such as feelings of anger, irritability, confusion, and depression.

Caffeine, a stimulate, can cause anxiety, sleep problems, heartburn, restlessness, and difficulty with concentration.
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Headaches and fatigue are usual signs of withdrawal from caffeine. Although there is much less caffeine in chocolate than in a cup of coffee, small amounts can add up.

Theobromine occurs naturally in cacao beans and stimulates the nervous system and heart rate. It may affect emotional moods as a natural antidepressant. It is also a mild diuretic.

Phenyethylamine affects mood swings by causing an initial emotional high then a short time later an emotional low. It causes blood pressure and blood-sugar levels to rise, resulting in a feeling of alertness and contentment.


So some of those chemicals may be making your tummy upset

Answer 3

Let me start off by saying I have tested positive for allergies to the following foods: Soy (highly allergic) Nuts (allergic) Hazelnuts (highly allergic) Gluten/wheat (highly allergic) I have had several severe diseases diagnosed (Primary Sclerosing colangitis and ulcerative colitis)

My personal opinion is that the medical and food industries are in cahoots. The food industry is not regulated stringently enough, it puts out so much garbage food with tons of horrible chemicals. Then you get sick and go to the doctor and he or she says "Oh, you're sick, well its not an allergy, take this medicine". I have been sick for 10 years and much of it is thanks to doctors not being able to figure out what could possibly be wrong with me. My personal opinion is to trust your gut instincts and if you have severe cravings for any particular foods or notice reactions, stay away from those. Good luck and may peace be with you,
Jarad

Answer 4

Then you probably are allergic to chocolate. And I'm sorry to say this, but you're going to have to avoid it.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Certified allergic!!

Answer 7

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