I have had horrible migraines lately--after getting massages, using doterra oil, going to the chiropractor, reflexology, yoga, homeopathic remedies and just plain suffering I finally got tested for allergies.
Preliminarily I am allergic to:
vinegar
tomatoes
onions
avacado
raspberries
wheat
soy
dairy
coconut
beans
millet
macadamia nuts
salt
chicken
I've had to go off these foods for TWO weeks to completely get them out of my system.
After the 2 weeks I'll get retested to see what my true allergies are.
What am I supposed to eat people???
My first few attempts buying food at the health-food store were disastrous-- some form of soy is in EVERYTHING.
I wanted to cry each time.
Really, I've been on a fruit and veggie diet (but no dressing because you can't find any without vinegar!)...it may as well be called a 2 week fast.
I really am gaining a greater appreciation for food and just how much I adore it.
I am also becoming more empathetic of people with food allergies--yuck!
My dad has celiac sprue & that is hereditary so I am sure I will be allergic to wheat/gluten but that I can probably live with if it means no more head and stomach aches. The rest...not so much.
The worst part--even though I haven't eaten any of these items I've still had migraines! boo.
Wish me luck, I get tested on Friday.
7 comments:
I'm so sorry!! I've been a chronic migraine sufferer for many, many years and I feel your pain! They totally mess with your life!!! I hope they can find out what's causing them. I have tried everything under the sun, and nothing has worked. I even visited a nutritionist and tried the allergy thing and it didn't help me either. Keep me posted! You'll be in my prayers.
see, you always knew you didn't like onions...you just didn't REALLY know why :)
dang girl, that's awful. hopefully you can get it all figured out and start feeling better soon!!
That just plain stinks! The food allergies, the migraines, EVERYTHING! I really hope you do find some answers and that you can one day enjoy food again. Cause I thoroughly enjoy food as well...a little too much ;)
I can't complain about my allergies to shell fish - I do like shrimp, but that is minor compared to yours. After we found out about Anna's allergies I really started paying attention to what is our our food and you are right soy is in EVERYTHING! Even Anna's allergies are not so bad when I think about gluten, dairy and soy. I wish I could be more help. You can try almond milk. SO yummy. Blend it up with some whey protein and frozen berries. I eat that after my long runs and it is yummy. Good luck!
Lays, This stinks! I am sad that your headaches aren't even going away on your 'fast'. But I have to say that I think the onion comment is kinda funny ;)
I seriously hope that you are able to find some relief. So sorry!
Awe Layla I'm sorry!! I don't ever want to be tested because everyone I know who does is allergic to all kinds of things. I really hope you can figure it out!!
My sympathy. You may just waste away to nothing. Good thing you're not allergic to sugar. :)
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