I have been woefully neglectful of my journal and others' journals as well. I spent quite a bit of this afternoon catching up on journals, and I have tried to leave at least one comment in each one.
I am sitting here at my desk with a badly swollen eye! No, no one hit me (lol); it's an allergic reaction. I am allergic to eggs. Thomas put in a request for a marble cake with chocolate icing, and the recipe called for three eggs. Usually I can eat a small piece of something like that, and the eggs won't bother me. This time, however, not long after I'd finished my slice of cake, my eyes started itching like crazy, and the left one got really red, swollen and teary. Cold compresses helped, but it's still really puffy and a little blurry. I didn't want to take Benedryl because it really knocks me out.
This egg allergy started as a sensitivity to eggs, and over the past several years it has progressed into an all-out allergy. If I were to actually eat an egg I would get very ill, but I can usually eat something that has eggs in it, as long as I don't eat much. They say that if you have a food allergy, it isn't uncommon to develop more food allergies as you get older. Well, I think I may be allergic to button mushrooms! The last time I sauteed some and ate a handful by themselves before I added them to my roast, the inside of my mouth started itching like crazy, then my eyes started itching. It was either the mushrooms, the olive oil, or the marjoram. Also, the last time I had a sandwich on whole wheat bread my mouth started itching and I started getting nauseus. And the only thing on the sandwich was turkey and tomato. I've had turkey and tomato since then, and they haven't hurt me. I guess I'll be paying a visit to an allergist some time soon.
13 comments:
Oh thats too bad. I'm sorry you have this problem. I like all the food you metioned. Sure limits what you can eat. Paula
I am allergic to cats. My eyes do the same thing.
Hope you feel better. visine helps some
Oh dear! That is awful! I have a friend who is allergic to soy. What a pain, but her reactions aren't as severe as yours! I've been allergic to ibuprofen but it happens when I take it for a long time and many doses per day. I can take a few here and there now. Good luck on this.
Traci
Oh my! I'm so sorry to hear about this! I hope you don't develope anything more! I hope you feel better soon. ;o)
Hugs to you. ;o)
Lisa
I do hope the swelling goes down...and you have a allergy free weekend...many hugs and love,
Joyce
I hope you recover quickly from these allergic reactions. It must be terrible to have to worry about so many things you might eat without even knowing about it. I hope an alergist can give you some relief.
Sam
I hope your able to find out the bulk of what your allergies are. I truly feel for you with the itching mouth and swollen eyes! Sometimes allergies are compounded on when you have something that is acidic like tomatoes, or something that is spicy.
(Hugs) Indigo
Visiting an allergist is a great idea. You'd be surprised at what they can tell you! I'd also be interested in that deduction... so let us all know when you go.
Be well soon!
Amanda
Lori,
Cannot diagnose from a distance, but the allergy-specialist and a dietician are definitely a good idea.
Don't you hate when this happens. I will tell you what I hate even more - I am just now getting this alert. I hope your eye heals without any further complications. I also hope your weekend is a happy one!
oh woman! i hope you're feeling much better by now. good luck with the allergist.
sorry to hear this; hope you are feeling better .
Maria
You poor dear! Take care. - Barbara
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