Hi everyone!
I have had environmental respiratory allergies for most of my life (first tested in 1976 at age 6). My food allergy diagnosis came about 10 days ago, after an EE diagnosis in January. Obviously, as reality sets in, I am getting a little overwhelmed.
I am concerned about what other foods I might be allergic to, but was not tested for. I am concerned/confused about the spcifics of the foods I am allergic to (which lettuce? do Brussels sprouts count as cabbage, etc). And I am interested in finding substitutions for things I am really going to miss.
I tested positive for 11 things. The big bad 5 (not deathly, but need to eliminate now) are : tomatoes, cabbage, almonds, sesame seeds, green peppers. The less serious 6 are : oats, onion, lettuce, green beans, oranges, rice.
So, do Brussels sprouts, kale, red cabbage, brocolli, cauliflower count as "cabbage"?
Do spinach, arugula, danelion geens, etc count as "lettuce"-- in fact which lettuce counts as lettuce?
Do navy, black, pinto, baked and refried beans count as "green/string beans"?
Which peppers are included with "green peppers"?
Does "orange" really mean citrus?
Are leeks, chives, scallions all "onions"--garlic came back negative btw, as did white potatoes
Any thoughts? It's a little tough to guage symptoms and reactions, because damage is occurring in my esophagus, and in addition, I am slightly lactose intollerant, and greasy food and garlic all cause negative digestive reactions cramps, diarrhea, gas.
Arrrgghh!