food intolerance

[wendyl]

I don't know about others but my intolerance is certainly not a 'fad' If I eat anything containing garlic or any form of onion it goes straight through me and can be embarrassing. Eating out is a problem - a rare treat anyway - almost everything on the menu contains one of these although a few places are really helpful. I know its not like a life threatening reaction but by avoiding the culprits by cooking me own meals from scratch or checking labels with a 'fine tooth comb' prevents these unpleasant effects. I am tired of reading how these are all good for me ! and I do not suffer from the colds, high blood pressure etc that these are supposed to prevent

[thingummyjig]

I have a similar reaction to onions, but seem to be ok with garlic. I have always assumed this was connected in some way to IBS and it is helped a little by either mebeverine or Buscopan, both available over the counter, but you shouldnt buy them unless you have been diagnosed by a GP that this is the problem. Talking of embarrassing moments _ I should have a bum like Jane Fonda for the amount of times I have to clench my buttocks till I get home; often fearing I'm not going to make it! lol

[weeal]

me too, I love onions but they hate wee me

I too thought it was connected to IBS as with IBS we shouldnt eat any gas producing foods!

Peppermint complex has fixed all the other symptons - just the onion problem remains, maybe its more common than we think.

[cris r]

know how you feeling i have a wheat intolerence which im just getting my head, around shopping takes me twice as long and cost more, I did not realise that they put wheat in most foods the wheat free bread is awfull i just eat crackers eating out is boring ( no sauces just plain meats and fish)but i will say Im feeling a lot better in my self , no more sitting in restraunts clenching my buttocksand smiling till I got home, no more constant headaches and nausea. tk heart you will get there