In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Got food allergies? Got over food allergies? Since/At what age?
> > >
> > > Andy
> >
> > Wheat and related grains for me.
> >
> > Very common.
> >
> > Only way to really determine them is by doing an Elimination diet.
> > A good allergist/dietician can aid you as can some googling.
> >
> > Trust me. Identify the culprits and it makes life a LOT better. :-)
> >
> 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.

Been there, done that. :-)
The suffering I did as a child...

My parents did not recognize what was going on.
I had to discover it myself later in life.

I've also had to give up coffee and severely limit potatoes.
--
Peace, Om

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