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Q: The connection between Singulair, an asthma drug and suicide?
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2009/06/mercks-popular-asthma-and-allergy-drug-singulair-associated-with-suicides–fda-has-gone-from-no-link-in-january-2009-to-wanti.html

I asked the recent spate of questions because depression is a complex issue. It comes from brain chemistry inbalances.

Because my son tried to kill himself when he was 10. He’s only alive today because the belt broke and he fell down and it loosened. If you think I think suicide is a joke, you are wrong. I am neither flippant nor mocking. I am deadly serious. I’m not angry, not furious, not annoyed at outbursts and name calling. I’m not implying anything about natural mothers on here. I’m not taking swipes at adult adoptees. Supplying links to studies is not a straw man gambit. I am not arguing with you about your views.

If you are parenting a foster child which you adopted that is showing signs of distress or reactive behavior, you need to know ALL the different possibilities that go into your child’s recovery.

My son was a small birth weigh baby. He was born exposed to drugs, cocaine. He is impulsive, irritable, asthmatic, with gastric reflux, (which caused the asthma, btw,) and suffers from sensory integration issues.

He was treated by a therapist and several of them with different modalities since he was three. We understand trauma and loss, we were foster parents. Not rainbow adoptive ones. We acknowledge his pain. We work through his abandonment issues. We discuss his mother and how he feels about adoption and culture issues. We do the work that is needed. We did not tell him to suck it up and dismiss his feelings.

We addressed his early abuse experiences in therapy, his mother tried to kill him, she tried to suffocate him, she is schizophrenic and scared the bejeesus out of him during court ordered visits, till he came home shaking and they cut the visits off for his own safety before his 2nd birthday. He had several placements before he came to us at 4 months old.

Growing up he hurt children and he killed animals. And he wanted to die. He hurt himself after he stopped hurting others.

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I’m sitting in the asthma doctors office and he tells me they have come out with a red label warning about Singulair and suicide ideations, a drug my son has taken for years for asthma, and he says but you don’t have to worry about that,

I sat there stunned. “He’s been suicidal these past 3 years”, I tell him. We look at each other for a full minute.

We took him off the medicine. It helped reduce some of his symptoms. Other things have helped as well. He stopped trying to die.

There are a significant number of adopted children from foster care with asthma. Parents need to know the connections to ANYTHING that can help them find out how to help their children.

A: Dear God, Rosie! I’m sitting here in shock.

Thank you so much for sharing your son’s story with us. My son, also adopted from foster care, has asthma…and I asked the suicide question yesterday that may or may not have started this whole thing. My son isn’t demonstrating suicidal tendencies, but knowing that about Singulair is really helpful. There are so many scary things out there. Thanks for warning us about this one.

Best of luck to you and your boy.

Aloha,

Tara

Q: Does bronchial asthma and accute sinus in a mother relate to growth of cystic hygroma in a fetus?
i have accute bronchial asthma and sinus associated with a lot of allergies, wheezing and difficult in breathing sometimes.could it be also related to the growth of a cystic hygroma in the male fetus they recently terminated from me. From some explanations i got from the net cystic hygroma is as a result of some technical difficulties that occur in the lymphatic system(failure to connect) and i assume that bronchial asthma and sinus do have a connection and directly affect the lymphatic system.could it in a way have been passed on to the fetus and hence development of all those complications? Please can i get an answer in a simple language from someone with medical knowledge so that i can stop assuming what is right and wrong. im disturbed.

A: No; you have made an error here. First; Asthma and allergic sinusitis is not primarily a defect of the lymphatic system as it is of the immunologic system as a whole. But even if you had primary lymphatic disease (of whatever type and severity), that fact (to the best of my knowledge) would have no bearing on the development of a hygroma. Even if it did, there was nothing that you could have done. IT WASN’T YOUR FAULT.

Cystic hygromas are usually associated with some kind of chromosomal abnormality(Turner’s, Noonans and Downs syndromes). They can also be caused by viral infections or extreme alcohol intake by the mother during pregnancy

There might be some research showing me wrong. The only way to know for sure is to speak to an M.D. who specializes in fetal development and birth defects.

Q: Does my daughter have asthma?
I recently had to take my daughter to her PCP b/c she had complaints of difficulty breathing. No wheezing, no fever, respirations were normal but labored. She has a cold currently. She has been using her albuterol pump every four hours and her symptoms subside with the inhaler. She has had a history of reactive airway disease associated with allergies. She’s taking Singular daily. I’m just concerned that she may have asthma.

A: it sounds like she very well could have asthma or her reactive airway disease may have just been aggravated by her cold. only a doctor could tell you for sure so call them up and ask your question and what you should do now. they may want her to come in or see a specialist to get a better opinion.

Q: Labrador and allergies?
My partner and I have been thinking about getting a dog for some time. We’re both big dog lovers but have had different ‘family’ dogs in the past. He has always had Labs, while we’ve always had Springer Spaniels.

He’s met our current family dog and really likes her, so he’s definitely considering one for us. Our neighbours have a lovely Lab and we’ve dog sat for him before. I’ve always found he really irritates my asthma and associated allergies, so I’m reluctant to get a Lab. My boyfriend thinks it’s all in my head and (I assume) suspects I’m making it up so we have to get a Springer.

Does anyone know if Labs cause more allergies than Springers? What about Golden Retrievers? I really like them too but am afraid I’d be just as sensitive to them.

What is your experience with Labs and children? I have heard they are prone to snapping and am concerned. Our Springers have always been so gentle with children, so I’m much more comfortable with them as a family dog. I have read and heard that Retrievers are patient with children, but does anyone have any real experience.

(Obviously I would never leave a child alone with a dog, but I like to know as much as possible about the general temperament of the dog before making a decision.)

Thanks.

A: If you are allergic to labs, chances are that you may be allergic to other dogs with fur. You may have to explore your options when it comes to “hypoallergenic” dogs that have hair instead of fur ( poodles, bichons, etc ). The only other thing I can suggest is visiting breeders with the type of dog you’re looking at. Spend and extended period of time around their dogs and see if you react to them.

We have 2 Labs and even though we do not have kids, we have ensured that our dogs are very well socialized around all ages of people. My older lab ( 11 months old ) has never jumped, snapped, bitten, mouthed or growled at a kid. He’ll let them touch all over, I’ve had one accidentally grab his ear and neck ( she stumbled and reached out ) and one very young kid got a hold of his tail while he was wagging it, with both cases he didn’t even react. The younger pup is 11 weeks old and we’re raising him the same. The better the temperament of the parents, the better the temperament of the pups in general. Our pups are from the same breeder, different mothers and same father, and they are great.

The only time I’ve ever heard of a lab being snappy or rough was involving a dog that was very poorly socialized.

Q: how to treat bronchitic allergy and chest pain?
my wife having chest pain associated with breathing problem she having the same problem since last two years we have all ready gone for the PFT test which found that she may have mild asthma. kindly give me the right suggestion for the above said problem

A: Antibiotics usually aren’t helpful. That’s because acute bronchitis is almost always caused by a virus, which will not respond to antibiotics. Antibiotics are is usually only needed if your doctor diagnoses you with whooping cough or pneumonia.

Medications called bronchodilators are used to open tight air passages in the lungs. Your doctor may prescribe this type of medicine if you are wheezing.

Decongestants may also help relieve symptoms of bronchitis. Medications that loosen mucus may also be prescribed, but how well they work remains uncertain.

Your doctor will tell you to:

* Drink more fluids to help thin mucus in the lungs
* Rest
* Soothe your airways by increasing humidity in the air (you can do this by using a cool mist humidifier)

Q: Could this be a food allergy?
Hi!
Last year i developed an allergy and it was associated with hayfever, however, i had few breathing problems, i was coughing and short of breath (similar to when you have asthma)for about 10 minutes, i went on a course of anti-histamines and steroid tablets and they helped me a lot. I stopped them when the winter started. After this, i was in the middle of my sleep when i woke up coughing and with such pressure on my chest as if i had 20 kilos on top of me as i was on my bed. i got up, had some fresh air and an anti-histamine tablet, i eventually got better, this was in Octobe.I then changed all my pillows, duvet, curtains to anti-allergy ones as i thought it could be the dust. Last night i had the same reactions in the middle of my sleep, i was quite scared and i don’t know what to do, could this be a food allergy to fish as i had salmon the previous day and tuna yesterday? i have never been allergic to any food. Any answers will be much appreciated.
Thank you!

A: It is not a food allergy as the reaction would be as you were eating or soon after.
A severe reaction (while you are still eating) is where your lips, tongue and throat swell which is what makes it hard to breathe. This is where epi-pens (adrenalin injections) are needed, and most people have this reaction from a young age (eg nuts)
A less frightening reaction (usually within about 30 mins – 2 hours), as you are digesting the food and it enters your bloodstream) is getting a rash and feeling really sick. This sensitivity can develop when you are older (eg shellfish, prawns) but the person would normally have had a mild sensitivity anyway since birth.

You may have developed a sensitivity towards fish (rather than an allergy) but tuna and salmon are not really the kind of things people react to – prawns and shellfish are more likely.
To be honest, the salmon would not be in your system from the day before (and you would have had a reaction that night as well) and the tuna would already have been digested, unless you went to bed straight after eating.

What you are describing sounds a bit like an asthma attack, but DEFINITELY go and see your Doctor – this is an unusual reaction to suddenly start having, especially at night.

Things the Doctor may ask are:
Have you changed your washing powder or fabric softener?
Have you had your Duvet cleaned?
Have you just had your carpets cleaned?
Have you started using an air freshener in your bedroom that sends out puffs while you are asleep?
Did a cat or dog jump onto the bed in the night?
Have you started using any other medication at all (including cold remedies) that you take in the evening?

Hope it turns out OK.

Q: Where can I go for free advice about a landlord – tenant dispute?
My family moved into an apartment in Salt Lake City, Utah in June 2006 with a contract for a one-year lease. While living there, we constantly had problems with water leaks, mold and other damages that were not fixed in a timely manner, if at all. I have all of this documented as well as I can in a journal, though no pictures or copies of written communications with the landlord/manager. I also have health issues documented, as my daughter and I have severe allergies and asthma. So we spent a lot of time at the doctor’s in the time we resided in this apartment.

We terminated our contract early to move to Idaho and paid all associated fees before vacating the apartment. We moved out on April 12, 2007. While removing our furniture, we found a huge amount of water damage to the carpet and wall in the master bedroom.
The complex manager did a walk-through checkout with my husband on that date. She told them that the water damage was from a foundation leak and that we were not responsible for the damage. She did not write anything on the itemized move-out condition checklist and said verbally that we would receive all or most of our deposit in the mail in about a month.

On May 21st, we still had not received our deposit. I contacted the manager and she said to fax her a written request to know where the deposit was and she would pass it on to the landlord. I did so by the end of the week.

On June 4th, I received my first communication from the landlord with a carbon copy of the move-out condition report. It had new writing on it that was not there when we moved out. It said due to replacing a light fixture and the carpet, we owed them $1080. In the same letter, they threatened to take us to court if we did not pay in a timely manner (remember, this is our first communication from them).
The next day, June 5th, I received a photocopy of the move-out condition report. It is obviously a copy of the above one, based on my signature and date. It has more new things written on it about things needing replacement. Than states that due to carpet cleaning, replacement costs, and general cleaning, we owe nothing, but are not getting our $300 deposit back.

To a family of four, where the parents are full-time students and bring in less than $2000/month in income, this is a huge amount of money we’re talking about. But fighting this is very difficult, as we are no longer in the state and don’t have the funds to travel back and forth.

What do we need to do?
A cannot afford a legal advisor, and our school does not have a legal department for students.

A: If you have a copy of the original move out inspection that had nothing written on it, then you’re protected…UNLESS…there is some small print on it that states further inspections may be conducted and as a result, charges may fluctuate. I used to work at a company that had that little bit in small print, which most people didn’t notice.
Also check to see how long the landlord has to adjust charges. In most states it’s 30 days, which sounds like your case since the agent said you would receive your deposit refund within a month. After the 30 days (in most states), the landlord can’t with hold any deposit amount for ANY reason and must refund in full. Also see if Utah states interest on the deposit amount must also be refunded to you.
Good luck and sorry for your troubles. Sounds like landlord is scum.
As for authorities to contact, contact the National Fair Housing Counsel, and see if Utah has a Landlord/Tenant type agency. www.yellowpages.com

http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/

Here is a link to a community mediation service for Utah and has experience in dealing with landlord/tenant disputes.

http://www.utahdisputeresolution.org/

Q: Diet and disease: How many of the diseases we experience in America are caused by the food we eat?
How much are we spending on healthcare to treat diet-caused illnesses?

From the book Eat To Live by Joel Furhmen, MD:

..”People are completely unaware that most illnesses are self-induced and can be reversed with aggressive nutritional methods. …The medical-pharmaceutical business has encouraged people to believe that health problems are hereditary and that we need to swallow poisons to defeat our genes. This is almost always untrue.

“…My clinical experience over the past ten years has shown me that almost all the major illnesses that plaque Americans are reversible with aggressive nutritional changes designed to undo the damage caused by years of eating a disease-causing diet. ….These conditions…can be effectively prevented or treated through superior nutrition. As their medical problems gradually melt away, patients can be slowly weaned off the medications they have been prescribed.”

“Dietary-Caused Illnesses with High Prevalence”:

–acne
–appendicitis
–atherosclerosis
–diabetes (adult)
–fibromyalgia
–gout
–high blood pressure
–irritable bowel syndrome
–macular degeneration
–sexual dysfunction
–allergies
–asthma
–constipation
–diverticulosis
–gallstones
–headaches
–hypoglemic symptoms
–kidney stones
–musculoskelatal pain
–stroke
–angina
–arthritis
–colonic polyps
–esophagitis
–gastritis
–indigestion
–lumbar spine syndromes
–osteoperosis
–uterine fibroids

“Not only are common disorders such as asthma associated with increased body weight and our disease-causing diet, but in my experience these diseases are also curable with superior nutrition in the majority of cases. Asthma is an exampleof a disease considered irreversable that I watch resolve regularly. My patients routinely make complete and *predictable* recovery from these illnesses, predominantly through aggressive dietary changes. …Diseases that are considered irreversible I see reversed on a daily basis.”

A: Your info. works for me Amy. One of the major topics in our church is Health. Our Hospital is Loma Linda, Calif. We are killing our selves through our mouth. 5 food groups–Fruit, Veggies, Grains, Nuts, and beans. All washed good and all fresh. I see people totally live on this and they live to be very healthy….and old too. Do I follow this totally being an SDA. I really try. I did not grow up as a Vegetarian but my Boy and family are and they look great. I on the other hand am about 25 lbs over. It is hard to change old, bad habits but we can always keep working on it. With God nothing is impossible. Don’t ever give up doing the very best you can. If you have to eat meat once a week, be sure it is dead as a door knob. Disease comes in the blood and fat. Don’t eat that part. Leviticus 11 tells you the clean meats to eat if you want to follow the Bible from beginning to end and believes the Bible is for”ALL” man kind. Not just yours , mine but Ours. Pray before you go shopping and always have a meal before you go. This is the worst thing you can do is shop hungry. I go through so many Snow Balls this way. Big mistake. Remember it is so hard to learn and concentrate on God when you are sick. That is why He wants us to be healthy.Amy is right, you can reverse illnesses. I have seen that done too. Weight and bad habits is a big one for the U.S. Remember Goodies are a Goodie..not a staple.You get a goodie once a week, and that is it. If you really want to be healthier and lose abit of weight,you can do this, Your obedience to God to take care of this Temple,whom we house for the Holy Spirit, is not impossible. Think,make a list and don’t let your cravings run you. No more Mickie D..those things will kill you. God help us all in this area. Love always in Christ..missleslie

Q: What illnesses/condtions are associated with tightness in the lungs?
I have seasonal allergies. When I come in from outside, when I am also suffering from my usual allergy symptoms (sneezing, itchy eyes, etc) I have been noticing a tight feeling in my lungs, sometimes after its felt a little painful to take deep breathes. Also, I walk through some cigarette smoke on Fri, on my way to work, and after it felt like my lungs were irritated for an hour. I don’t really have any problems unless I’ve been outside, or around smoke it seems. I’m going to make a doctors appointment next week, to see whats up. I do have several family member with asthma, but I didn’t think you could develop it later in life.
What do you all think?

A: It could like it could be asthma. Asthma is an allergy. You may have had it all along and its now getting worse. Or you could have developed it later in life. The best advise I could give it for you to ask your doctor for a pulmonary function test with bronchial challenge. This is the gold standard test for asthma.

Good luck

Q: Creatine and asthma????????
Im looking for something to take to help me build muscle faster and everyone i talked to said take Creatine.. so i read some stuff about and i found…

“The Mayo Clinic states that creatine has been associated with asthmatic symptoms and warns against consumption by persons with known allergies.”

i have asthma should i not take it? will it rly make a difference?
or maybe anything else i can take to get stronger faster?

A: I would talk to your doc about that. But if your asthma is controlled I see no problem.
Here’s something to look at the effect strong onions have on asthma. A good effect symptoms and flare ups are reduced.

Q: question!! pls thanks!?
Allan Becker of the University oF Manitoba studies dogs to learn more about how asthma works in people. Asthma is frequently associated with allergies, especially in children. How is allergies linked with asthma. Indicate the benefits of using modelling experiments on dogs. Are there any disadvantages?

A: Double trouble: The link between allergies and asthma
Photo of James T. Li, M.D.
James T. Li, M.D.

If you have both allergies and asthma, you may wonder what they have in common besides a maddening ability to make you miserable. A lot, as it turns out. Allergy-induced asthma is the most common type of asthma in the United States; 60% of people with asthma have the allergic type. James T. Li, M.D., a Mayo Clinic allergy specialist answers your questions about the similarities and the differences between allergies and asthma.
What’s the link between allergies and asthma?

Simply put, allergies can trigger or induce asthma. For people with allergic asthma, breathing in substances such as pollen, mold, dust mites and animal dander triggers the inflammation and swelling of the airways, leading to symptoms of asthma.

The lining of the nose and the lining of the airways are similar and are affected similarly by the allergic inflammatory process. Allergies are caused by the production of an antibody called IgE. The IgE antibodies cause a cascade of reactions in the body, including itchy skin or scratchy eyes or, for some, tightening of the airways. Simply put, if your immune system produces IgE antibody toward cat proteins, you’re said to be allergic to cats. Exposure to cats triggers inflammation and swelling of the lining of the nose, bronchial tubes or both.
If I treat my allergies, will it prevent asthma?

Some studies suggest that treatment of allergic rhinitis actually improves asthma. Allergen immunotherapy (desensitization allergy shots) is a type of allergy treatment that can significantly improve asthma. In addition, if you have allergic asthma, reducing your exposure to the allergic substance can reduce your asthma problems and in some cases, completely control it.
Are allergies and asthma treated differently?

Medications aimed at reducing inflammation are effective for allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, as well as nonallergic asthma. Corticosteroids for example, reduce inflammation. Intranasal corticosteroids, which you spray into your nose, reduce inflammation from hay fever. Corticosteroid creams applied to your skin reduce the inflammation of eczema. And inhaled corticosteroids, which you inhale into your lungs using an inhaler device, reduce inflammation of the bronchial tubes in asthma.

Another medication, called a leukotriene modifier, also is used to reduce inflammation. Leukotriene modifiers are taken in pill form and are used for both asthma and allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Other medications are clearly more effective for one condition over another. Antihistamines, for example, are commonly used to treat allergic rhinitis but have a very minor benefit for asthma. Bronchodilator inhalers, which open congested airways, are a big part of asthma treatment, though they aren’t used to treat allergic rhinitis.
Who’s at risk of allergic asthma?

A family history of allergies is the strongest risk factor having allergic asthma. If you have allergies, you’re more likely to develop asthma — up to 78 percent of people who have asthma also have hay fever.
Is all asthma caused by allergies?

Though allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma, there are other forms and triggers of asthma, including exercise-induced asthma and nonallergic asthma triggered by infections or cold air or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Nothing to sneeze at

While it may be a manner of semantics to those who suffer from allergy or asthma symptoms, recognizing the relationship between the body’s immune system and how the airways react has led to improved treatment of asthma symptoms for many people.

Q: How can i improve on this?
Food additives
According the European commission, food additives are substances added intentionally to food to perform certain technological functions, like to color, to sweeten or to preserve. Food additives can also do more then that, which can be a bad thing. Though food additives can make food look better and even last longer, food additives can create antibiotic resistance, food allergies and hyperactivity.
Food additives have been used by mankind for centuries. Salt, sugar and vinegar were among the first and used to preserve foods. In the past 30 years, however, with the advent of processed foods, there has been a massive explosion in the chemical foods with adulteration of additives. Considerable controversy has been associated with the potential threats and possible benefits of food additives. One of the major controversies in the food industry today surrounds food additives. Health professionals have differing opinions on
the safety of food additives. This makes it extremely difficult for the public to determine
which additives are safe and which are not. Outlined below are some of the regulations pertaining to food additives. Also discussed are some of the more controversial food additives and the reasons for concern.

The worst thing about food additives is that it creates antibiotic resistance in humans. This means it will resist any antibiotic that you will take and many people can become immune to important medicines that could have saved their lives. How all this happens is “Giant agricultural businesses pack together cattle by the hundreds to thousands, necessitating the use of germ-fighting antibiotics that we end up swallowing.” (Hawaleska). This result of their care could affect a lot of people.
Another major detriment food additives can cause is deathly food allergy’s. One example of such allergy is from the University of Michigan saying “ a patient who had a allergic reaction came in with hives, asthma, and almost virtually no blood pressure.” The colorants of food additives can trigger allergic reactions that can be serious and if not treated , it can kill like any other allergic reaction. Even though being allergic to colorants can be rare , that doesn’t mean its not something to not worry about because it can cause severe allergic reactions. E124(Ponceau 4R), E110(sunset yellow) and E122(Carmoisine) are just a few of the additives that can cause
There’s no evidence that food additives cause ADHD, but an increasing number of studies show that certain food colorings and preservatives may cause or worsen hyperactive behavior in some children. Several studies looked at a combination of food additives and their possible effects on hyperactivity and ADHD, it isn’t clear which additives may affect behavior. Food additives that may increase hyperactive behavior include: D&C Yellow No. 5, used in beverages, candy, ice cream, custards and other foods, may be more likely to cause reactions than other additives. The Food and Drug Administration requires that FD&C Yellow No. 5 be clearly labeled on food packaging along with other ingredients. But many colorings and food additives don’t require similar labeling, so it can be difficult to tell whether a food contains artificial coloring or other additives. One rule of thumb is that brightly colored processed foods are most likely to contain one or more coloring additives.

A: If I’m not going to read it then neither is your teacher. You have a 50/50 chance of getting an A over an F

Q: Last week, my nose has been bleeding for two consecutive days and a third one after two. What’s wrong?
As far as I’m concerned, I don’t have any allergies or any health disorder whatsoever aside from asthma. I’m physically fit and fine. Unless nosebleeding can be associated with stress, that’s another story because my work is really overflowing with stress-related activities. I work at a production company for television and beating deadlines for our airtimes has been already a part of my system.

A: you mentioned stress. Nose bleeds can occure when you have high blood pressure.

Q: Pediatric Pulmonary Stenosis AND related syndromes/diseases?
What syndromes and diseases are related to Pulmonary Stenosis. My son’s pediatric cardiologist suspects an undiagnosed health issue. The syndromes/diseases “may” also be associated with immunity problems (catching every cold/etc. that goes around), asthma, allergies, ADHD, or strabismis. I’m not certain what he had in mind; but one of the health concerns he mentioned was Noonan’s (but my son does not have any facial abnormalities). Due to time constraints, the cardiologist could not elaborate on the subject. I’d appreciate any information you may have to offer. Thanks
Thanks, the link provided a list of various syndromes, etc. which gave me an idea of what the doctor was thinking.

– Chromosome 17q, partial duplication syndrome
– Chromosome 22q, duplication syndrome
– Neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome
– Noonan syndrome
– Rheaumatic heart disease
– Keutel syndrome
– Ivemark syndrome
– Watson syndrome
– Turner’s syndrome
– Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome
– Carcinoid tumours and carcinoid syndrome
– Fallot’s tetralogy
– Alagille syndrome

A: Pulmonary veins stenosis: A congenital malformation where the pulmonary veins are narrowed. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pulmonary veins stenosis is available below.
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pulmonary_veins_stenosis/intro.htm
Pulmonary valve stenosis: Related Videos

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pulmonary_valve_stenosis/video.htm

Q: Looking into sulfite allergies?
I have allergies to foods like tomatoes, vinegar and tuna fish. Although, the allergies i get from these foods are all in my stomach. i get severe abdominal pain and it is usually followed by diarrhea with in the hour.

i have other food allergies like eggs and wheat. those allergies contribute to blotchy skin and hives. (eczema)

i am mostly concerned about the tomato, tuna and vinegar. some people have mentioned that this may be a “sulfite” allergy. does anyone have any info?

i’ve been doing some reading. i am not allergic to potatoes. eggplant and peppers… maybe.

when i drink wine, i get severely bloated quickly and extremely lethargic.

i dont really get asthma symptoms.

also associated with eating tomatoes, i get a pretty bad itchy throat…the kind you feel you can never reach.. and you attempt to rub your ear to get the itch out of your throat.

does anyone have and experiences with these type of allergies? can you offer some insight and possibly let me know what other foods to stay away from or if there is anything i can do about it?…

thanks so much for your help.

A: I’m not sure you have a Sulfite allergy. There is a difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance. What you are discribing sounds like a food intolerance. If you had a food allergy with tomatoes, you would be in very serious medical trouble after ingesting them. I’m not saying the itchy throat and stomach cramps aren’t miserable, but you don’t need an epi pen when you eat a tomato.

A common factor that tuna, vinegar, wine and tomato sauce have in common are the preservatives. I would say that there is something in the preservatives that your body can’t handle. If I were you, I would start keeping a food diary to see if this happens with anything else, then take it to your doctor. That will help them determine what it is that you’re eating that is disagreeing with you. They might send you to an allergist or another specialist.

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