~ symptoms associated with sensitivity to MSG

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Free glutamate and MSG, in particular, have been associated with:

burning sensation in the back of the neck, forearms and chest, numbness in the back of the neck, radiating to the arms and back, tingling, warmth and weakness in the face, temples, upper back, neck and arms, facial pressure or tightness, chest pain, headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat, bronchospasm (difficulty breathing) in intolerant people with asthma, drowsiness, weakness,intense cravings for the same foods. See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.