Omelet wrote:
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> > Got food allergies? Got over food allergies? Since/At what age?
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> > Andy
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> Wheat and related grains for me.
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> Very common.
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> Only way to really determine them is by doing an Elimination diet.
> A good allergist/dietician can aid you as can some googling.
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> Trust me. Identify the culprits and it makes life a LOT better. :-)
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It sure does. I suffered a lot of intestinal problems when I was a kid. I
didn't get tested for allergies until I was about 17 and found out I was
allergic to a lot of things that we regulars in my diet; eggs, milk,
cheese, tomatoes, potatoes, pork, nuts, hops, malt and yeast. I also have a
lactose intolerance and can't handle citrus fruits. Luckily, my allergies
are mild and I can handle small doses of the things I am allergic to, but
not in combinations.

> IME, the older you get, the worse the reactions get.

With some things. I don't eat nuts or citrus at all, though I make
exceptions for the odd Mojito. I can enjoy a beer or three once in a while.
I limit potatoes to once or twice a week at the most.

Knowing what bothers me makes me a lot more careful about the things I eat,
and leaves me feeling better.