Additives in food.

[Starryweevil]

Just wondering if anyone has allergic reaction to artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. This has has only started affecting me after a gap of 20 odd years, small spots end up large weals, lips swell and itch is unbearable. Trying to find things i am able to eat is extremely hard, if anyone knows where i could get information it would be very appreciated.

[curleytop1]

This reply is for Starryweevil - You have not mentioned if you have seen your doctor, or tried any solutions yet, but one thing you can do straightaway is to keep a Food Diary and put down EVERYTHING YOU EAT AND DRINK. There are loads of things to be allergic to in foods and it probably needs an expert to work out what your problems are! Of course, your rash can be caused by other things like washing-up liquids, soap powders and fabric softeners (use the non allergenic types to see if they help). I get a rash like that if I am bitten by mosquitoes (in UK!!!), my arm or leg will swell up in that area and it can last and be very itchy for up to a week - so when I garden, which I enjoy, I cover everything up with at least 2 layers of clothes.

I would definitely go to your doctor (you do not say in which country you live) and see what he/she says about it as a first step! Good luck, hope this helps a bit - Curleytop1.

[sandybrown]

Do search for oral allergy syndrome and food allergy syndrome, these are new terms and new research. During the summer months some of us can react to fresh fruits and fresh veg portion!!!

More information from this link:

allergy-clinic.co.uk/allerg...