Fruit/Vegetable Allergies?

Question

Is there a such thing? I get itchy throat, and my lips get itchy too when I eat apples, peach, watermelon, raw carrots, raw tomato etc. More Information please on what I can do.

Answer 1

You can most certainly be allergic to any of those. You should really see an allergist and find out. Food allergies are very serious and reactions can worsen each time you eat something you are allergic to.

You know that kids allergic to peanut butter have to carry Epi pens...their lives depend on it...same is true for any food...if you ever feel your throat swelling and you cant breathe or your tongue or lips swelling call 911. You could choke within minutes.

So go see an allergist. They are the ones who can determine what you are allergic too. They usually put drops of allergens on your back or arm and put little pinpricks on them and whatever welts you are allergic to.

In the meantime always have an anti-histamine in the house!! Like Benadryl. Your body instantly produces histamines to fight off the allergens, and this is what causes the swelling or welts and itchiness....take the Benadryl right away when you start with the allergic reactions. If it helps you will know for sure you are allergic.

Good luck.

PS, this applies to the guy above too....don't take your throat closing so lightly. Keep the Benadryl handy too.

Answer 2

I used to have this problem too. It is called oral allergy syndrome. I was allergic to almost all raw fruits and vegetables. Just getting watermelon juice on my skin would make me break out. It is related to pollen allergies. After being on allergy desensitation shots for five years, my allergy to raw fruits and vegetables went away. Do you also have hayfever?

Answer 3

your proablly not allergic to them because im allergic to bannanas and my throat closes up but your problem is that your proablly allergic to a weed in the same family from the fruits u metioned i know theres a couple of fruits that make my mouth itchy but its cuz im allergic to rageed so my body thinks im eating ragweed because there from the same family and share similar proteins???

Answer 4

i've got heard of this being a difficulty with uncooked culmination & greens because of pesticide use. according to probability that's why you do not have a reaction while ingesting cooked. try ingesting uncooked organic and organic and notice in case you react.