Hi all, I have a question to ask? I gave up cashews about 8 months ago, started making me sick, about a month ago gave up all kinds of nuts,peanut butter, anything nutty, seem to be allergic to them all of a sudden. Ok so now I seem to be allergic

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Hi all, I have a question to ask? I gave up cashews about 8 months ago, started making me sick, about a month ago gave up all kinds of nuts,peanut butter, anything nutty, seem to be allergic to them all of a sudden. Ok so now I seem to be allergic to the corn shells that you use to make tacos? Also corn bread? I have eaten these things all of my life, I am not sure exactly what is happening with my body. I have been eating very, very healthy. Cut most meat out, just eat fish, fruits veggies, healthy breads, do eat cheese and rice milk, and egg replacer, but I have been cheating lately, LOL, anytime I eat any junk foods I used to eat, homemade cookies, things like that, all I taste is the baking powder, not a good taste, most of the processed foods I have been eating, that I haven't

eaten in a long time is just awful, doesn't taste good, and all of a sudden I am allergic to lots of things, always have had allergies to dairy, acidic things, just wonder what is happening here, does anyone have any ideas? Need to go see my allergist, haven't been able to get there, so just not eating lots of things, afraid to, get sick, throwing out lots of different scary foods, mostly feel like I have a hard time swallowing, asthmatic like effects, a lot of sinus clogging, really afraid to eat these things anymore. To: "asthma "

<asthma > Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:39 PM Subject: Re: Reflux, asthma or both?

Hi lady. Is he taking Atrovent (iptatroprium bromide) or Spiriva? Is he complaining of nausea or vomiting? While reflux can worsen asthma symptoms, another lesser looked at issue is gastroparesis. The only reason this comes to mind is that I have recently been diagnosed with gastroparesis. Atrovent, Spiriva, and any other drug that works by relaxing smooth muscle walls can cause this. Belching is a common symptom of gastroparesis while it is not generally associated with GERD. Not wanting to cloud the issue, but it is a possible cause. Madeline

To: asthma Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:11 AM Subject: Reflux, asthma or both?

My nine year old has had a worsening of his asthma in the past two months. Started with a virus that triggered a bad flare. Doctor started him on inhaled corticosteroids which seems to be helping some but not enough. He's having allergy testing in two weeks since it's been a long time since he's been tested. We'll see if anything new comes up. With the past several attacks during the night, he is burping a few times after the attack is over. Does this sound like reflux, or is he burping from overinflated lungs pressing on stomach? I have never had burping with asthma attacks myself. Of course, I will discuss this with his doctor too.