Would you say, "allergic"

Smootchy · October 2012

If I eat an orange I get canker sores, usually on the back of my throat and or back of my tongue... They hurt so bad, feels like I have strep.

My friend says its not an allergy. I'm not sure how else to classify.

Sonadora · October 2012

I don't think canker sores are the result of an allergy. More likely something to do with the acidic nature of the fruit.

ShellShockedMama · October 2012

No. Canker sores can develop bc of the tremendous acidity. Maybe you're sensitive to the acid, but not allergic.

NotSharknado · October 2012

Sonadora:
I don't think canker sores are the result of an allergy. More likely something to do with the acidic nature of the fruit.

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[Deleted User] · October 2012

I get the same thing if I eat too much sugar. It's not an allergy though. It's just the way your body handles the acid. If it's uncomfortable, don't eat oranges.

ShellShockedMama · October 2012

This is also why they make low acid orange juice, some people are more sensitive to it.

But again, not allergic. Allergic is more of a tingling/on fire sensation

klondikebar · October 2012

I'd go with sensitivity. While some food allergies can trigger lesions that resemble canker sores, I think it's just the acid irritating your throat. Have you tried rinsing with juice from an aloe plant? I've heard that helps. And stop eating oranges:)

Smootchy · October 2012

KlondikeBar:
I'd go with sensitivity. While some food allergies can trigger lesions that resemble canker sores, I think it's just the acid irritating your throat. Have you tried rinsing with juice from an aloe plant? I've heard that helps. And stop eating oranges:

Rinsing with juice from aloe plant, I've never heard of. Will have to google how to do that. We actually just got an aloe plant from my grandma.
I know! I know! I love oranges but try not to even buy them so they're not in the house. DH bought them and I cut some up for DS, he was sharing with me and I wasn't thinking when I ate it.
ETA: oh, it's a juice you buy? I thought you made it...

klondikebar · October 2012

chapski:
KlondikeBar:
I'd go with sensitivity. While some food allergies can trigger lesions that resemble canker sores, I think it's just the acid irritating your throat. Have you tried rinsing with juice from an aloe plant? I've heard that helps. And stop eating oranges:
Rinsing with juice from aloe plant, I've never heard of. Will have to google how to do that. We actually just got an aloe plant from my grandma. I know! I know! I love oranges but try not to even buy them so they're not in the house. DH bought them and I cut some up for DS, he was sharing with me and I wasn't thinking when I ate it. ETA: oh, it's a juice you buy? I thought you made it...

It's the juicy part from the plant, not the thicker goo. Just cut open a leaf or frond or whatever the heck it's called towards the bottom.

pazrana · October 2012

Like others said, it is not technically an allergy. That said I would use the term allergic because people understand it better. I am an extreme sensitivity to caffeine, but if I say that I get, "oh yea, it gives me jitters too." I don't get the jitters, I get a messed up heart rate, dizziness, and muscle spasms. It's easier to say I have a caffeine allergy.

klondikebar · October 2012

After reading some of the responses, I don't think there is a good way to describe a nasty reaction to something. If you say sensitivity/reaction, people will downplay it. If you say allergy, people will think you'll go into shock and need an ER visit. There needs to be an universally understood word for "It makes me really sick and I need to avoid it, but if I ingest, I will not die." Maybe there is one and I'm just not thinking of it.

Smootchy · October 2012

KlondikeBar:
After reading some of the responses, I don't think there is a good way to describe a nasty reaction to something. If you say sensitivity/reaction, people will downplay it. If you say allergy, people will think you'll go into shock and need an ER visit. There needs to be an universally understood word for "It makes me really sick and I need to avoid it, but if I ingest,nbsp;I will not die." Maybe there is one and I'm just not thinking of it.

Agree.
My conversations are usually,
"I can't have that orange."
"Why, you allergic?"
"No, the acid messes with me. I get canker sores."
"Oh, so you're allergic?"

Or
"I'm allergic to oranges."
"You are?! What happens?"
"I get really bad canker sores on my throat"
"That's not 'allergic'"
Geez, I don't need an epi pen around but the citrus pretty much eats away at the skin in my mouth, and hurts pretty bad. ...citrus eating away at skin is just how I see it, not sure how canker sores actually form.

TheBub · October 2012

chapski:
KlondikeBar:
After reading some of the responses, I don't think there is a good way to describe a nasty reaction to something. If you say sensitivity/reaction, people will downplay it. If you say allergy, people will think you'll go into shock and need an ER visit. There needs to be an universally understood word for "It makes me really sick and I need to avoid it, but if I ingest,nbsp;I will not die." Maybe there is one and I'm just not thinking of it.

Agree.
My conversations are usually,
"I can't have that orange."
"Why, you allergic?"
"No, the acid messes with me. I get canker sores."
"Oh, so you're allergic?"

Or
"I'm allergic to oranges."
"You are?! What happens?"
"I get really bad canker sores on my throat"
"That's not 'allergic'"
Geez, I don't need an epi pen around but the citrus pretty much eats away at the skin in my mouth, and hurts pretty bad. ...citrus eating away at skin is just how I see it, not sure how canker sores actually form.

This is me. I am legit allergic to shellfish, however, I am sensitive to peaches, pineapple, and kiwi. I get itchy in my throat, and have tons of tummy trouble. The funny thing is that it only happens with the fresh versions, not canned. I just tell people that I am allergic because they tend to not ask any more questions.

snowybride08 · October 2012

TheBub:
chapski:
KlondikeBar:

This is me. I am legit allergic to shellfish, however, I am sensitive to peaches, pineapple, and kiwi. I get itchy in my throat, and have tons of tummy trouble. The funny thing is that it only happens with the fresh versions, not canned. I just tell people that I am allergic because they tend to not ask any more questions.

The same thing happens to my MIL, but with apples, pears and carrots. She can't have them if they're fresh, but she's fine if they've been well cooked. I had never heard of something like that before. Interesting to know it can happen with other fruits.

IUIBaby · October 2012

I always get a canker sore if I eat too much citrus. Totally normal.

Wufroggy79 · October 2012

ShellShockedMama:
No. Canker sores can develop bc of the tremendous acidity. Maybe you're sensitive to the acid, but not allergic.

Another vote for this.

quidditchcapn1120 · October 2012

I would say you have an "immunologic response", since canker sores technically are an immunologic response. However, it typically isn't accompanied by release of histamine and mast cells so it's not an allergy. I think "immunologic response" sounds severe enough without going into the whole allergy thing.

Smootchy · October 2012

I think intolerance fits. A citric intolerance... Much like a lactose intolerance. If someone says they are lactose intolerant you don't assume they will die if the eat dairy but you understand they will be very uncomfortable.
Citric intolerance.

lrn327 · October 2012

chapski:
I think intolerance fits. A citric intolerance... Much like a lactose intolerance. If someone says they are lactose intolerant you don't assume they will die if the eat dairy but you understand they will be very uncomfortable. Citric intolerance.

Yep, "intolerance" was what I used to have to oats, not an allergy. They just made me nauseous and made my stomach make really strange noises! I'm good now. Wink

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