I agree with you that people should learn the difference between food intolerances and food allergies. I have a number of food intolerances, and some that cause an allergic - but not anaphylactic - reaction. To have as serious a reaction as yours is something to be taken very seriously.
Just as you have that reaction to nuts, I had an anaphylactic reaction to the curry in the food at an Indonesian restaurant and wound up in the hospital. Because curries can be so different, the only curry I can safely use is the very mild American type (tumeric is a good substitute).
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Hi, Anon:
I agree with you that people should learn the difference between food intolerances and food allergies. I have a number of food intolerances, and some that cause an allergic - but not anaphylactic - reaction. To have as serious a reaction as yours is something to be taken very seriously.
Just as you have that reaction to nuts, I had an anaphylactic reaction to the curry in the food at an Indonesian restaurant and wound up in the hospital. Because curries can be so different, the only curry I can safely use is the very mild American type (tumeric is a good substitute).
Wishing you well.
March 12, 2009 - 7:03pmThis Comment
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