I used to be able to eat chocolate, then in college I remember that I would have a midnight munchy and get a hersheys bar with almonds... about 5 years ago I noticed that if I had even a little piece of chocolate I could literally take my fingers and wipe oil from that little spot between my lower lip and my chin. Then, about 1 1.2 yrs ago I noticed that if I had a piece of chocolate I would get the oily skin and then I would break out.
Then, the past 9 months if I even eat a piece of chocolate the size of a quarter I get hives all over my arms.
Is this what you'd call a progressive allergy? Is there a name for this?
2007-12-01 02:04:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I can't think of anything more horrible! I don't know what I'd do if I were allergic to chocolate!! haha...
But yes, it sounds like you might have what you call a "progressive" food allergy. This can happen when you are repeatedly exposed to something you are just mildly allergic to.. it builds up over time. You need to see an allergist about this! It is very possible to be allergic to chocolate..
2007-12-01 02:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very possible to develop allergies when you didn't have one before. If you continue to eat the chocolate yes it could cause stronger reactions every time you eat it. Don't know the term for it, but progressive allergy does sound like it fits.
2007-12-01 02:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possible that you are becoming allergic to chocolate... allergies can change over time... i suggest drinking some coffee, tea, or soda to see if you might be allergic to caffeine or perhaps drink a cup of hot cocoa, this can help determine what in the chocolate you're allergic to... maybe you got bad chocolate, try a better quality chocolate
oh! also try white chocolate, if you have problems with that, you'll have to commit seppuku
http://www.divinechocolateusa.com/products/bars/divine-white-chocolate
2007-12-01 02:11:09 · answer #3 · answered by gammaraze 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your body is not going well with to much chocolate and the suger, and it needs a break. So all you have to do i not eat chocolate in a week. if it changs thats why, if it doesn't ask your docter. sooner or later it will stop GOOD LUCK
2007-12-01 02:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes a person can develop an allergy. Go to the doctor.
2007-12-01 02:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by thegreatone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would say that thats a light case of allergy.
I suggest you to stop eating chocolate.
To avoid to get red skin.
2007-12-01 02:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like you have become allergic to chocolate. Substitute carob instead. It tastes like chocolate with brown sugar in it.
2007-12-01 02:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm allergic to chocolate[=
my "symptoms" if you want to call them that are different. like i break out but they're like really really tiny and i don't get oily skin. but yours is different i think cause i've heard mine will slowly fade away as i get older.
2007-12-01 02:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by christina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you poor child! you can develop allergies at any age.
2007-12-01 02:08:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. Ask a doctor (I almost wrote dog! Ha ha, don't ask a dog!).
2007-12-01 02:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by Sucre Noir 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋