anaphalictic response to tumeric?

March 22, 2012

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

March 23, 2012

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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