If I eat apples, peaches, nectarines, pears, sometimes bananas (depending how ripe they are), some melons such as cantaloupe and honeydew, and certain nuts like cashews and almonds, my tongue gets itchy. It's been happening since I was really little and I never knew why. But I can eat applesauce or drink applejuice, which makes it even more strange. The itching happens on the sides of my tongue in the back, if that helps or anything. I also know that one of my aunts and one of my cousins also experiences this. Please tell me why this is and/or a way to make it not happen so much!!!! Thank you so much!!!
2007-03-15 12:56:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
What you are experiencing is Oral Allergy Symptoms, Here is Why: Apples,Peaches,Nectarines and Pears all cross-react with Birch Pollen. Peaches also cross-react with Grass Pollen. Bananas ,Cantaloupe and Honeydew all cross-react with Ragweed ( WEED) Pollen.Pears, Apples and Peaches all cross-react with Alder Pollen. Some individuals can not handle raw fruits or vegetables without breaking out from the juices.
I know b/c I have all those pollen allergies I just listed. Birch and Alder are Tree Pollens.I would definately get tested.
2007-03-19 05:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allergic reactions. Some can eat foods in different forms(apple juice ect.) and b fine with it. Peanuts are one of the most allergic foods so b careful. Ask your Dr. to refer u for allergy testing and get results. Allergy medicines are wonderful these days(well maybe not the once a week shot) but it would give you peace of mind and may prevent a more serious reaction in the future. Good luck!!!
2007-03-15 13:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Rae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a allergic reaction like everyone before me has said. The best thing to do is to go see a doctor about it, possibly get some allergy tests done. For now, stay away from these products until you can at least get a test done.
2007-03-19 05:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by WonderfulBlunder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that's called oral allergy syndrome. You may actually be allergic to the pollen of those trees for those fruits and nuts than you are to the food itself. You should get allergy testing and avoid the foods that give you that reaction until you get some answers and possibly medications.
2007-03-15 13:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmm..., sounds like an allergies. You need to get that check asap. My friend had allergies to peanuts, and other stuff. She ignored all her symptoms for years. Now she is on a very strict diet. She ruined her immune system now she can't eat anymore Chinese foods, pizza, wine, beer, and anything with sodium, and has to refuse all dinner invitation because of this new diet. Do yourself a favour and get it checked.
2007-03-15 13:03:51 · answer #5 · answered by Girls M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 03:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dunaway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like an allergic reaction, if you dont want to see an allergist I would stop eating those foods, the reaction can get worse.
2007-03-15 13:00:45 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a food allergy....Its best to go to an allergists and avoid those foods. Food and drug allergies can be dangerous especially if they turn into anaphalactic reaction.
2007-03-15 13:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by InquisitiveMind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctors and find out. I get the same thing when i eat to much pineapple....
2007-03-15 13:04:40 · answer #9 · answered by Babe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALLERGIC !!!!!
ONE OF MY COUSINS IS ALLERGIC TO SOME FRUITS AND NUTS HER TONGUE WOULD ITCH TOO WHEN SHE ATE THEM :)
2007-03-15 14:36:50 · answer #10 · answered by Jeannette R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋