my boyfriend and i are trying to settle an argument
2007-04-12 14:01:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
i knew it. thanks guys
2007-04-12 14:07:40 · update #1
No. One of the kids in the class I teach is allergic to tomatoes.
ETA: Apparently, someone died from a tomato allergy... http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/news/woman_dies_from_tomato_allergy.htm
This link... http://www.beginner-gardening.com/tomato-allergy.html says that tomato allergies are rare, but do exist.
According to this article... http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=71420-food-allergy-gm-tomato
up to 16 per cent of people with food allergy are said to be allergic or sensitive to tomatoes, "indicating that tomato is a relevant allergenic food," said lead author Lien Quynh Le in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
I hope that helps!
2007-04-12 14:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Meredith44 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tomatoes belong to the Nightshade family foods. They are Potatoes, tomatoes, Chili, Red and Green Peppers, Eggplants, Paprika Cayenne, Goji etc. It is well documented that the nightshades do play a role in the Arthritis, (such things as gout, spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, etc). Some people after eating tomatoes do have many allergic reactions (a good site to visit is www.noarthritis.com) Rashes are very common.
2007-04-12 14:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by stirling_strauss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that you can say that its impossible to be allergic to anything. Everyone's body reacts different to different things, making it possible for someone to be allergic to something which others consider harmless.
As for tomatoes, there are people who have reactions to the acidic levels of them, and who might not feel well after eating them, or it creates rashes or other markings on their bodies.
2007-04-12 14:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by brat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can definately be allergic to tomatoes. When I was a child and I'd eat too many of them I'd break out in hives and my mom can't eat them at all. Her throat and eyes swell up.
2007-04-12 14:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by jshepard17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your boyfriend doesnt know what he is talking about. tomatoes are one allergies that a lot of ppl have. you can be allergic to any kind of food.
sounds like he loves them and you cant eat them so he wants your allergy to go away.
2007-04-15 09:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by CYNDIE S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to be allergic to just about anything especially with all the chemicals and junk the put in the "food" nowadays.
2007-04-12 14:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My daughter gets rashes around her mouth whenever she eats raw tomatoes. Some people get really severe reactions on tomatoes and citrus fruits especially young ones. That's why on babies, it is advisable not to give them citrus fruits and tomatoes until they turn 1.
2007-04-12 14:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by toni n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No , people can be allergic to just about anything, especially these days with so much stress on the body and immune system from all the chemicals in our environment.
2007-04-12 14:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by htuch2000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, my friend is allergic to tomatoes if she eats them her top lip swells up
2007-04-12 14:04:58 · answer #9 · answered by cutebrwneyez05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; my husband has a skin allergy to them. He can eat them, but if he chops fresh tomatoes, he gets a rash and bumps all over his hands.
2007-04-12 14:06:09 · answer #10 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋