Comments on: Allergic to Everything, Part Two http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=allergic-to-everything-part-two Healthy News From a New Attitude Wed, 16 May 2012 14:22:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18637 Dr. Scott Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:50:38 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18637 Linda, It sounds like you are doing a lot right, but I do have one suggestion for you. You say that you are trying to stay under 20 grams of carbs a day, but the melon and apple are most likely more than 20 grams and, depending on what you are juicing, that would add even more. I'm not a big fan of counting carbs for weight loss, but carbs are classic for creating gas and bloating (most animals that eat fruits ferment them; we don't have the stomachs to do that). I do believe in juicing, just make sure that you are juicing mostly greens. I would also focus on increasing the meat that you are eating. You say it works for you, but it sounds like it is not in your diet. Think about a Paleolithic diet (no grains, no sugars, low fruit, no vegetable oils) and see how it goes. Best of luck, Scott Linda,

It sounds like you are doing a lot right, but I do have one suggestion for you. You say that you are trying to stay under 20 grams of carbs a day, but the melon and apple are most likely more than 20 grams and, depending on what you are juicing, that would add even more. I’m not a big fan of counting carbs for weight loss, but carbs are classic for creating gas and bloating (most animals that eat fruits ferment them; we don’t have the stomachs to do that). I do believe in juicing, just make sure that you are juicing mostly greens. I would also focus on increasing the meat that you are eating. You say it works for you, but it sounds like it is not in your diet. Think about a Paleolithic diet (no grains, no sugars, low fruit, no vegetable oils) and see how it goes.

Best of luck,

Scott

]]> By: linda McCormick http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18618 linda McCormick Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:10:42 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18618 I have delveloped extreme food allergies after Graves disease. I have been tested by many allergists and have been told by all I have the most food allergies they have ever seen. I am allergic to all food except meat and water I have been put on Megagencis and taken off all food for 3 months however I only made it 2 months before I had to eat, so the allergist quit working with me as I did not follow her directions. I have been going though this for many years now and it has changed my life, no soical events or vacations or even dating. I just started self treatments...I am juicing 3 times a day and have elimated all food except an apple mid morning and melon in the afternoon. I guess I need to do this for a good 3 months and then reindroduce one food at a time? My symptons are extreme bloating, gas and constipation. I also have nasal congestion and very red and painful eyes. I have always had a weight problem so I count every carb and calorie. I try to stay under 20 carbs daily and under 1,000 cal. I exercise over 2 hours daily but have still been gaining weight. I recently went to an accupunctist for a knee problem and when he kept putting so many needles around my stomach I asked him why..he replied that I had a complete metabolic breakdown...any suggestion? thanks Linda I have delveloped extreme food allergies after Graves disease. I have been tested by many allergists and have been told by all I have the most food allergies they have ever seen. I am allergic to all food except meat and water
I have been put on Megagencis and taken off all food for 3 months however I only made it 2 months before I had to eat, so the allergist quit working with me as I did not follow her directions.
I have been going though this for many years now and it has changed my life, no soical events or vacations or even dating.
I just started self treatments…I am juicing 3 times a day and have elimated all food except an apple mid morning and melon in the afternoon. I guess I need to do this for a good 3 months and then reindroduce one food at a time?
My symptons are extreme bloating, gas and constipation. I also have nasal congestion and very red and painful eyes. I have always had a weight problem so I count every carb and calorie. I try to stay under 20 carbs daily and under 1,000 cal. I exercise over 2 hours daily but have still been gaining weight.
I recently went to an accupunctist for a knee problem and when he kept putting so many needles around my stomach I asked him why..he replied that I had a complete metabolic breakdown…any suggestion? thanks Linda

]]> By: Ann http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18546 Ann Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:27:47 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18546 I understand what you're going thru. I too have numberous intolerances to so many foods, chemicals, etc. And Yes...I get the worse nightmare when I eat things that I'm allergic to. In fact there are nights I fear sleep because I am terrified by these dreams and wake up with my heart pounding and in a frenzy. I'm only eating a few foods now and I find it hard as I have cravings and cannot control myself so there are many times I get sick when I lose my self control. Keep searching and reading..You'll probably find more information and help on the web. I understand what you’re going thru. I too have numberous intolerances to so many foods, chemicals, etc. And Yes…I get the worse nightmare when I eat things that I’m allergic to. In fact there are nights I fear sleep because I am terrified by these dreams and wake up with my heart pounding and in a frenzy.
I’m only eating a few foods now and I find it hard as I have cravings and cannot control myself so there are many times I get sick when I lose my self control.

Keep searching and reading..You’ll probably find more information and help on the web.

]]> By: Truman Green http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18379 Truman Green Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:27:21 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18379 Hi. My problem is that, as years go by, I seem to be allergic to or intolerant of almost anything that can roughly be described as food. In fact, I think the only thing that doesns't make me sick is applesauce. If I eat the wrong thing the first time I try to sleep I get the most bizarre nightmares. For some stupid reason, I thought I'd try one of the most delicious foods ever created--thin-crust spinach pizza. After a few slices I fell asleep and was terrorized the whole night with ridiculous nightmares about trying to find places to throw-up without seeming crazy and pathetic to friends and strangers. I can handle the migraine headaches, stomach aches and nausea that cheese precipitates, but the vomiting dreams and really disgusting. Anyone else experience weird dreams after eating foods which make them sick? Thanks Hi. My problem is that, as years go by, I seem to be allergic to or intolerant of almost anything that can roughly be described as food.

In fact, I think the only thing that doesns’t make me sick is applesauce. If I eat the wrong thing the first time I try to sleep I get the most bizarre nightmares. For some stupid reason, I thought I’d try one of the most delicious foods ever created–thin-crust
spinach pizza. After a few slices I fell asleep and was terrorized the whole night with ridiculous nightmares about trying to find places to throw-up without seeming crazy and pathetic to friends and strangers. I can handle the migraine headaches, stomach aches and nausea that cheese precipitates, but the vomiting dreams and really disgusting.

Anyone else experience weird dreams after eating foods which make them sick?

Thanks

]]> By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18221 Dr. Scott Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:26:56 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18221 Brandi, It sounds like you have tried to stay away from all the common allergens, so continue that. I'm guessing that you are worried about getting enough protein and nutrients from your comments and I can tell you that if you are eating enough vegetables to be full, then you are probably getting enough protein. Vegetarians worry because their diet is so different from what everyone around them is eating, but remember that cows, elephants and even gorillas live on a plant (leaves and grass) based diet. Scott Brandi,

It sounds like you have tried to stay away from all the common allergens, so continue that. I’m guessing that you are worried about getting enough protein and nutrients from your comments and I can tell you that if you are eating enough vegetables to be full, then you are probably getting enough protein. Vegetarians worry because their diet is so different from what everyone around them is eating, but remember that cows, elephants and even gorillas live on a plant (leaves and grass) based diet.

Scott

]]> By: brandi http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18214 brandi Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:09:10 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18214 i was using soy milk, then switched to almond, then loved coconut because thought I wasn't allergic. Now what?? I have tried hemp milk but dont like the taste. i was using soy milk, then switched to almond, then loved coconut because thought I wasn’t allergic. Now what?? I have tried hemp milk but dont like the taste.

]]> By: brandi http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18213 brandi Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:07:27 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18213 The only thing I can eat I have figured out without any problem is organic rice and all kinds of onions. I love onions thankfully, but they are not filling!! The only thing I can eat I have figured out without any problem is organic rice and all kinds of onions. I love onions thankfully, but they are not filling!!

]]> By: brandi http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18212 brandi Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:04:40 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18212 Dr. Scott, I am allergic to all the common allergens, and am vegetarian. recently discovered coconut and chickpea allergy too, and have proved positive for allergy to potato and nightshades. SO being vegetarian, WHAT do I eat???? I can't eat beans except lentils. Brocolli is one of my favorite foods and I cannot eat it except for a few bites. I like to eat raw, but it is worse if I eat raw brocolli. I can eat a few bites cooked. I can't eat any fruits excpet grapefruit. I LOVE food. I LOVE dessert. WHAT can I eat?? I am getting to the point of being lost??? Dr. Scott, I am allergic to all the common allergens, and am vegetarian. recently discovered coconut and chickpea allergy too, and have proved positive for allergy to potato and nightshades. SO being vegetarian, WHAT do I eat???? I can’t eat beans except lentils. Brocolli is one of my favorite foods and I cannot eat it except for a few bites. I like to eat raw, but it is worse if I eat raw brocolli. I can eat a few bites cooked. I can’t eat any fruits excpet grapefruit. I LOVE food. I LOVE dessert. WHAT can I eat?? I am getting to the point of being lost???

]]> By: Jamie http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-18014 Jamie Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:57:46 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-18014 I've always been highly allergic and sensitive since childhood. I have so many food allergies right now like wheat,soy,pork,pecans,walnuts,shellfish,chocolate, the list goes on and on. Food colorings like red #40, yellow #5. Msg (monosodium glutamate), citric acid,sulfites and so on. It is really hard for me to eat out in restaurants. Which makes it impossible to travel anywhere unless I get a motel or hotel with a kitchenette where I can prepare my own meals. I basically can eat vegetables (except peas), and fruits (except bananas and pineapple and coconut), salads with olive oil, meats (except pork), rice cakes, and potatoes. But the allergies don't stop there. I'm highly environmentally allergic, allergic to all pets except parakeets. I can hardly take medications, it makes it hard for doctors to treat me or do tests. I had a bad reaction to a topical anesthetic once, and a severe reaction to benzoyl peroxide, penicillin, and a bunch of others that I had reactions to. I basically have to live a totally different life than other people, but I'm hoping one day my immune system will get better. I’ve always been highly allergic and sensitive since childhood. I have so many food allergies right now like wheat,soy,pork,pecans,walnuts,shellfish,chocolate, the list goes on and on. Food colorings like red #40, yellow #5. Msg (monosodium glutamate), citric acid,sulfites and so on. It is really hard for me to eat out in restaurants. Which makes it impossible to travel anywhere unless I get a motel or hotel with a kitchenette where I can prepare my own meals. I basically can eat vegetables (except peas), and fruits (except bananas and pineapple and coconut), salads with olive oil, meats (except pork), rice cakes, and potatoes. But the allergies don’t stop there. I’m highly environmentally allergic, allergic to all pets except parakeets. I can hardly take medications, it makes it hard for doctors to treat me or do tests. I had a bad reaction to a topical anesthetic once, and a severe reaction to benzoyl peroxide, penicillin, and a bunch of others that I had reactions to. I basically have to live a totally different life than other people, but I’m hoping one day my immune system will get better.

]]> By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-17898 Dr. Scott Wed, 18 May 2011 14:25:53 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/allergic-to-everything-part-two/#comment-17898 Kim, I'm going to suggest that you consult an allergist, or at least your general practitioner. Allergies can be very dangerous and even life threatening at times and it seems that you are very reactive to something you are eating and you need to have tools (medications) if they get out of hand. Having said that, there are a lot of people in your same boat. People think it is odd when they have been eating the same foods that suddenly they are allergic, but it is actually the repeated exposure that causes the symptoms. For example, people who are really allergic to bee stings don't get that way until the second or third bee sting. I would suggest following the allergy elimination diet (see above) and remove all common allergens. This will work for most people. There is still a chance you might be allergic to something other than those common allergens and that is when you start experimenting with other foods or getting some sort of allergy test. Best of luck, Scott Kim,

I’m going to suggest that you consult an allergist, or at least your general practitioner. Allergies can be very dangerous and even life threatening at times and it seems that you are very reactive to something you are eating and you need to have tools (medications) if they get out of hand.

Having said that, there are a lot of people in your same boat. People think it is odd when they have been eating the same foods that suddenly they are allergic, but it is actually the repeated exposure that causes the symptoms. For example, people who are really allergic to bee stings don’t get that way until the second or third bee sting.

I would suggest following the allergy elimination diet (see above) and remove all common allergens. This will work for most people. There is still a chance you might be allergic to something other than those common allergens and that is when you start experimenting with other foods or getting some sort of allergy test.

Best of luck,

Scott

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