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From: rose074
Date: 12-22-2004, 11:01 PM (1 of 5)
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Hi everybody- My kids have been dealing with minor allergies and I'm trying to figure out what they are allergic to. Anyway, my mom keeps telling me that we're all allergic to wheat. Is that likely? Also, what is the difference between a wheat allergy and a gluten allergy? Does anybody else deal with wheat allergies? Since I quit my job this week, to stay home with my kids, I'm more able to try cooking wheat free. Any ideas would be appreciated. Danelle in Tri-Cities Washington
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User: rose074
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From: Reta J
Date: 12-23-2004, 11:36 AM (2 of 5)
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my daughter has an allergy to food dyes. At first dr's thought wheat, but that proved negative. We had to go to all natural, no artificial coloring in food and she is fine. We have dealt with it for 20+ years. When she gets it, depending on how much and how strong the color is, she will have different levels of reaction. From hyperactiveness, to bruising, to welts, to stomach pains, etc. (don't want to go to how it actually has to get out of her system) It has caused a childhood arthritic condition when she gets it. It might be wheat, but it could also be food coloring. Keep an eye on it. They can not be tested for, and most Dr.s don't realize or didn't 20 years ago what dyes can do to a child. All I know is when she get them, she is in bad shape, almost killed her when she was 3. She lost 1/3 of her body weight and was bruised and arthritic. She is 23 now, played softball in h.s., has 2 kids and full time job. There is hope, but it is tough and rough. Let me know if you need more information about this. Sewing Forever
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-23-2004, 12:05 PM (3 of 5)
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There are allergies to preservitives too...I'm allergic to almost anything..dyes, preservetives grass,trees, flowers, scents, wool,animals, avocados, walnuts, shellfish, etc.................... The only way to know for sure is to be tested, or take your own test at home, if you eat ONE thing and it makes you sick somehow, DON'T eat it again. Symptoms could be coughing, itching , rashes, wheezing, not being able to swallow, sneezing, sometimes seizures, dizziness... I don't have an allergy to wheat per se, but I cannot eat certain wheat things, like Cream of Wheat, or some other wheat cereals. But bread doesn't seem to bother me... I think the best bet is to get them tested if you can, by an allergist.... (they test for EVERYTHING) Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: Magot
Date: 12-23-2004, 02:37 PM (4 of 5)
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Gluten is the protein found in wheat, barley and rye - so if you have a gluten allergy, stay off the wheat. There are many gluten free products that you can buy. If however it is something else in the wheat, then gluten free won't make much difference. Gluten reacts with the small bowel, causing damage by activating the immune system to attack the delicate lining of the bowel, which is responsible for absorbing nutrients and vitamins. The condition is often diagnosed in childhood after weaning when cereals are introduced into the diet, although it can be diagnosed at any age. The symptoms can be subtle, and you may feel unwell for no reason for some time before the diagnosis is made. In childhood the symptoms do not appear until gluten-containing foods are introduced into the diet. First symptoms usually include becoming irritable and miserable, with a poor appetite and failure to gain weight. Stools (bowel motions) can become pale, bulky and smell nasty. Some children start with vomiting and diarrhoea, so they are often given the wrong diagnosis of 'gastroenteritis'. The stomach may become swollen, and the muscles of the arms and legs become wasted and thin. hope this helps. I have a hypersensitive reaction to ginger and brocolli. Nausea, bloating and diarrhoea with extreme stomach pain. This is not an allergy as such - just a severe overreaction of a part of my gut to something in them so I just keep away from the foods.. Do you want to try an exclusive diet to see if it makes a difference? love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
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From: rose074
Date: 12-23-2004, 04:04 PM (5 of 5)
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Thank you for the input. I'm going to try keeping certain things out of their diets for a while. I've already tried eggs but that didn't make a difference. My next thing is flour, I'm also drastically reducing the amount of sugar that they consume. That will be hard for me because I'm a sugar freak but I'll get the dehydrator out and we'll experiment with fresh fruits and such instead of fruit snacks and candy. I know what you mean about the dye. I love Hot Tamale candy but after I eat about 4 of them my head starts spinning. It feels just like the altitude sickness that I get when I fly. YUCK. I'll keep you posted on how the kids do. I won't be starting till after Christmas though, they are in the kitchen making sugar cookies right now. 
Danelle in Tri-Cities Washington
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User: rose074
Member since: 12-23-2000 Total posts: 73
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