Food Intolerance - SALICYLATE SENSITIVITY

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I have recently been asked about this topic by some well meaning friends, who try to understand my eating (disorder as they call it) habits..... I thought to pass this along as it maybe of benefit to you for your family and friends.

Cheers from Clare in Tassie

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Food Intolerance:

 

Is a pharmacological reaction to the chemicals in foods (it is like the side effects of a drug).

Is most common in children, because they consume a higher dose per weight of food chemicals than adults. But, food intolerance is also very common in women of child-bearing age, because of hormonal influences. Senior citizens can be vulnerable as well, because aging of livers and kidneys have a harder time excreting chemicals from the body. People who have been exposed pharmaceutical drugs, toxic chemicals or illness are also more likely to develop food intolerance.

Is more common (some experts say 10% of people are affected) and affects babies, children and adults.

It can take up to 48 hours or more for a food intolerance reaction to occur. When a person is in regular contact with a problem food/chemical they symptoms can appear to be a chronic condition rather than a reaction to food.

Food intolerance reactions are dose-related. Some people are more sensitive than others and will react to smaller doses while others are less sensitive and will only react to larger doses of the problem food/chemical.

Currently there is no method of testing that can accurately determine food intolerance. Elimination diets are the best way to figure out if someone is food intolerant.

 

 

What are the symptoms of Salicylate Sensitivity/Salicylate Intolerance?

This list of symptoms was compiled from a combination of resources dealing with salicylate sensitivity. The numbers on the right side of the symptoms identify how many resources sited that symptom as a symptom of salicylate intolerance. This list is not meant as a tool for diagnosis, but to give people an idea of the wide range of symptoms that have been associated with this issue. Symptoms could also be results of other serious problems, so do not assume that just because you have some of the symptoms listed on this site that you are salicylate intolerant or that salicylates are the cause of your symptoms. It is always wise to consult a doctor/professional and not self diagnose.

 

Physical Symptoms:

 

Itchy skin, hives or Rashes 8

Stomach pain/upset stomach 7

Asthma 7

Headaches 6

Swelling of hands and feet 5

Breathing difficulties 5

Bed Wetting 5

Mouth Ulcers or raw hot red rash around mouth 5

Persistent cough 5

Frequent need to urinate/urgency to pass water 5

Wheezing 4

Changes in skin color/skin discoloration 4

Swelling of eyelids, face and lips 4

Fatigue 4

Sore, itchy, puffy or burning eyes 4

Watering eyes 4

Anaphylaxis (this is very rare, but deadly) 3

Sinusitis 3

Diarrhea 2

Nausea 2

Chronic sweating or no sweating 2

Aching Muscles and joints 2

Congestion 2

Nasal polyps 2

Chest pains

Ringing in the ears

Low platelet count

Acne

Addictions

Arthritis

Athlete’s foot

Bad Breath

Blackouts

Bloating

Blood sugar problems

Blurred vision

Breast pain

Catarrh

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Coated tongue

Colitis

Constant Hunger

Constipation

Crawling sensation on skin

Difficulty in Swallowing

Dizziness

Eczema

Excessive thirst

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Itching

Itchy and red ears

Joint Pain, stiffness and swelling

Lethargy

Menstrual problems

Metallic taste

Migraine

Cramps

Muscle tremors

Muscle weakness

Nasal Congestion

Palpitations

Poor balance

Post-nasal drip

Pre-menstrual problems

Racing pulse

Recurring ear infections

Restless legs syndrome

Sensitivity to light and noise

Feeling drained

Flushes

Food cravings

Gall bladder problems

Gritty feeling in eyes

Heavy body odor

High/low blood pressure

Indigestion – recurring

Insomnia

Sleep disturbances

Sore tongue

Stiff neck

Styes

Temperature fluctuation

Thrust

Tics

Tinnitus

Urticaria

Vertigo

Weight problems