What is Food Allergies
A food allergy is hypersensitivity to dietary substances, leading to various types of gastrointestinal complaints. It occurs mainly, but not exclusively, in children. It is a commo...
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Exercised Induced Anaphylaxis
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Hi All,
I've had sever anaphylaxis to all nuts, all fish, buckwheat, ibuprofen, and beestings all my life. It's manageable and not a problem for me. I've recently started training for a marathon and had 3 experiences of exercised induced anaphylaxis to at least two different unknown foods. I've gone to the doctor and am currently not allowed soy, onions, carrots, oranges, apples, wheat, rice, peanuts, lentils, chicken, turkey, quinoa, or celery. I've also had to stop running entirely until I figure out what is causing this. I'm frustrated with the disruption this is having in my life, I'm hungry, and I'm just wondering if there is anyone else who has experienced this and how many of these allergies you developed and if it happened all at once or if it's a continual process. Also, if anyone has any good recipes for someone like me it would be appreciated- I'm getting really tired of beef and potatoes. Posted on 04/18/09, 02:04 am |
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That's a big list of allergens. Ouch. Did the doctor test you? Was this an allergy doctor?
I feel like allergies have killed many of my hopes for my life. It definitely took out quiet a few hobbies; cooking (French traditional cuisine), gardening, and hiking. Is there a day in the future when this will all change? I don't know. 
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While researching my wheat problem I found this article that mentions exercise induced anaphylaxis.
"Wheat is also a recognized cause of exercise-dependent anaphylaxis, in which the combination of an allergen and physical exertion triggers anaphylactic shock. Anyone whose allergist suspects them to be susceptible to exercise-dependent anaphylaxis should always exercise with a partner who recognizes anaphylaxis symptoms in addition to avoiding wheat." http://foodallergies.about.com/od/...
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I was diagnosed with EIA in my mid-20s and have found it difficult to try to balance with an active lifestyle. I have found gatorade to really help since you obviously can't eat several hours before you exercise. BUT I have not found a solution to long distance training (I had previously done a half marathon and triathlon...neither of which I feel I would be able to train for now). I don't understand why there aren't more support groups about this out there since I know that other people with this condition are distance athletes. Have you tried "Gu" or other energy gels like this before training?
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