Guest guest Posted June 22, 1997 Report Share Posted June 22, 1997 Dawn - I am one of those people who avoids all foods that are a potential trigger. Better safe then sorry. It is not so much what I can't eat, but what can I eat. I know that there are many in the same boat. I have also began, what I believe is called an " elimination diet. " Starting with a few foods which you know do not cause a problem, slowly add different foods one at a time. Although there is little flexability in this scheme, it avoids problems. ---------- > From: oldstuff@... > To: rosacea-supportegroups > Subject: Identifying Triggers > Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 12:24 PM > > Since I never knew about food triggers till I found this group I've not identified mine. I know that extreme heat like sitting too close to a space heater causes a flare but I haven't identified food triggers yet. I have the list of common triggers someone provided recently but I'm wondering if most of you just avoid all those foods or if you've somehow identified your own personal triggers. Since we eat some many different things each day, and there are so many additives, preservatives, etc. I'm feeling overwhelmed by the identification process. I've always believed I have food allergies because the less I eat the better I feel, and after eating some foods I get headaches & sinus problems. Any input greatly appreciated. > > dawn > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 1999 Report Share Posted February 20, 1999 Dawn, Is it you that said something about Texas? Are you still living in Texas somewhere? We are actually Canadian (from Saskatchewan), but have lived in the Dallas/FW area for three years. I'm something of a pro at finding food triggers because I've had to do it for three kids and myself. It sounds like you are on the right track, recognizing that you get stuffed up etc...after eating certain things. As you eliminate things that you're sure are a problem, your reactions to other things will become more apparent. One of the most helpful things I did was to get a good book on food allergy and read about all of the possible symptoms which indicate allergy and foods to which people are commonly allergic. (wheat, dairy, chocolate, corn, cane sugar, eggs, soy and other legumes, citrus-I have a good little booklet by Dr. G. Crook which cost $3.00 and from which I took this list). We found that we are allergic to some unusual things too (rice, apples, carrots, celery, potatoes, grapes...) but the common allergen lists gives you a place to start. It also helps to find out which things are related (ie. soy, green peas, and peanuts are all related and all make my kids sick). I initially avoided all of the foods on the rosacea list for fear of making things worse, but now find that only a few of them are reallllly bad triggers for me (bananas, citrus, onions, pepper, hot things, and spicey things) I can have a little soy and lots of chocolate with basically no problem, but if I eat a lot of lamb, look out! Sorry to be so long-winded and good luck finding your triggers! Kerry ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 1999 Report Share Posted February 21, 1999 Donna, NOT corny at all. Makes a great deal of sense! dawn wrote: Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=1880 > hi Dawn, > i was drinking at least 5 cups of coffee a day...i gave it up cold turkey, > I love the stuff but figured my face was always red after and my face was > always broken out. I switched to reg tea, which I don't like much so i > drank less to Green Tea aand now that is all I drink. I know it better for > me and have read some interesting things about the way it helps to fight off > cancer, so i figure I am better off. I excercise mmore and drink more water. > I always noticed the more sluggish I felt the worse my skin looked. > I have a very bad post nasel drip and am on zyrtec, astelin(nasal spray) and > can take sudafed if i need to. buut since i watched my triggers I rarely > need the astelin or the sudafed. i personally think it is all related. My > theory is our skin is our weak organ...like some have week lungs, or hearts, > or livers...ours is our skin. so the better i take care of ME all over the > better my skin is. i know it sounds corny but that is how i look at it. > Donna L > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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