Re: anaphalictic response to tumeric more likely the Niacin I took!

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Hi, thanks for the reply. Since my groggy return from the ER I have figured out

the mystery. The day before my allergic reaction I had started taking Niacin on

my cardiologist's recommendation. I took it at the same time as I took my

Claritin for my seasonal allergies, no reaction to the Niacin that day.

Yesterday I took the Niacin again, but without Claritin, instant hives, and

hospitalization. When I was initially trying to see what was new on the day of

the hives, I thought the Niacin had been without a reaction the day before, but

later I remembered that I had taken it with an antihistamine, the Claritin. So I

think that it was the Niacin, which I knew could cause flushing but didn't know

it would cause the full blown allergic response I had. Do you think I am right

that it was the Niacin? thanks

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Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN

To: rd-usa

Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 2:59 PM

Subject: Re: anaphalictic response to tumeric?

 

I don't know if you can be tested for tumeric. I do know that the most obivious

offending food item may not be the one. I am sure there are several on our list

serve that can help you better then me. I do stronly suggest if you still have

the box or if you can find a box of these crackers, to check out all the

ingredients. This might mean finding a printer and enlarging the lable so you

can really read it. If it is tumeric you will really have to read lables as it

may be used as a " natural food color " in anything yellow or orange. Think bright

yellow rice mixes.

Good Luck

Jackie Chase RD

Dillingham AK

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>  Hello, I spent four hours being treated in the E.R. today for an

anaphylactic reaction. I have no idea what it was in response to. The only new

thing that I had was a whole wheat cracker seasoned with tumeric that I had a

few of right before the allergic reaction. I have no problems with other spices

that  I have had reactions to. I do have seasonal allergies, (hay fever,

ragweed, pollen, pine trees, molds) and severe allergies to latex and iron

dextran infusions. I don't have alot of experience with food allergies, can I be

tested for an allergy to tumeric to see if that is the actual trigger that send

me to the hospital to today? Any suggestions? I was now told to carry an epipen

with me at all times. thanks in advance Sue

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[Guest guest]

Hi, thanks for the reply. Since my groggy return from the ER I have figured out

the mystery. The day before my allergic reaction I had started taking Niacin on

my cardiologist's recommendation. I took it at the same time as I took my

Claritin for my seasonal allergies, no reaction to the Niacin that day.

Yesterday I took the Niacin again, but without Claritin, instant hives, and

hospitalization. When I was initially trying to see what was new on the day of

the hives, I thought the Niacin had been without a reaction the day before, but

later I remembered that I had taken it with an antihistamine, the Claritin. So I

think that it was the Niacin, which I knew could cause flushing but didn't know

it would cause the full blown allergic response I had. Do you think I am right

that it was the Niacin? thanks

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a

specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or

copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, please notify the sender

and immediately delete the message. Thank you.

Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN

To: rd-usa

Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 2:59 PM

Subject: Re: anaphalictic response to tumeric?

 

I don't know if you can be tested for tumeric. I do know that the most obivious

offending food item may not be the one. I am sure there are several on our list

serve that can help you better then me. I do stronly suggest if you still have

the box or if you can find a box of these crackers, to check out all the

ingredients. This might mean finding a printer and enlarging the lable so you

can really read it. If it is tumeric you will really have to read lables as it

may be used as a " natural food color " in anything yellow or orange. Think bright

yellow rice mixes.

Good Luck

Jackie Chase RD

Dillingham AK

>

>  Hello, I spent four hours being treated in the E.R. today for an

anaphylactic reaction. I have no idea what it was in response to. The only new

thing that I had was a whole wheat cracker seasoned with tumeric that I had a

few of right before the allergic reaction. I have no problems with other spices

that  I have had reactions to. I do have seasonal allergies, (hay fever,

ragweed, pollen, pine trees, molds) and severe allergies to latex and iron

dextran infusions. I don't have alot of experience with food allergies, can I be

tested for an allergy to tumeric to see if that is the actual trigger that send

me to the hospital to today? Any suggestions? I was now told to carry an epipen

with me at all times. thanks in advance Sue

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> Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN

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[Guest guest]

Could be. First what color was the pill or capsule. If it was a bright orange or

yellow, even dark red you may still want to know the ingredients. Your pharmist

should be able to help or even the internet. I do know that people frequently

have problems with the " other " ingredients. I know I am allergic to the

preservative used in the PPDs. For a while they though it was the horse serum

since I have eaten horse meat in the past. I would dig a little deeper since you

had such a bad reaction.

Jackie Chase RD

Dillingham AK

>

> Hi, thanks for the reply. Since my groggy return from the ER I have figured

out the mystery. The day before my allergic reaction I had started taking Niacin

on my cardiologist's recommendation. I took it at the same time as I took my

Claritin for my seasonal allergies, no reaction to the Niacin that day.

Yesterday I took the Niacin again, but without Claritin, instant hives, and

hospitalization. When I was initially trying to see what was new on the day of

the hives, I thought the Niacin had been without a reaction the day before, but

later I remembered that I had taken it with an antihistamine, the Claritin. So I

think that it was the Niacin, which I knew could cause flushing but didn't know

it would cause the full blown allergic response I had. Do you think I am right

that it was the Niacin? thanks

>

>

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> Sue Nichols, MS/RD/CDE/CDN

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