Comments on: Super-Quick Allergy Update

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:53:58 +0000

I have allergies to all forms and types of pepper. Immediate burning of tongue, blistering inside my mouth, and then large hives on my neck and face, and if it progresses swelling in my throat and struggle for breath. Also intestinal problems the next day. a ‘fix’ for that burning on-fire sensation on my tongue. Those of you who have that symptom know that even if you can spit out the peppered food it’s already ruined your sense of taste and pleasure for any food after. For me, either chocolate ice cream or sour cream puts out the fire. I ask for sour cream with any meal. A couple of spoons full reallly helps. Last night the restaurant didn’t have any and I was in pain from the 1 spoonful of soup I tried. Now I’ll carry a packet of sour ream (from a fast food place.

By: Hollyecho Montgomery

Hollyecho Montgomery — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:46:39 +0000

I have always been allergic to Black Pepper and most spicy food. I am 53, and have known since I was 15. (mom and dad Rarely cooked with black pepper) After consuming even a small amount it was like having an Asthma attack. It happened allot when I was in the USMC. I get angry that ALL restaurants and ALL prepared food has black pepper, I see is at not fair. (still after all these years), there should be somewhere, somehow other spices that can be used that don’t burn out your insides.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:59:08 +0000

Never even thought about a problem with black pepper until I had symptoms after ordering Tellicherry peppercorns to use in a grinder. What was weird is that it was not an immediate reaction but took time to build up. Recently repeated exposure and the symptoms slowly reappeared, but then also took time to fade after the exposure. Definitely felt more like a slow toxic effect rather than the immediate reaction normally associated with food allergies. Think I’m convinced.

By: Christi

Christi — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:36:23 +0000

Oh, one more thing. Someone in the thread had asked if black pepper can build up in one’s system? According to a holistic medicine book I read (which, I have to admit is a little out there), black pepper does indeed build up in the system and when there is enough of it, it can be toxic. It recommends an annual detox diet to remove all toxins in the system, not just black pepper.

By: Christi

Christi — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:35:17 +0000

My entire life I have had severe environmental allergies and mild asthma. I took allergy medication daily to keep them under control.

In March of this year I did a detox diet, and for 10 days ate nothing but raw fruits and vegetables. My allergies completely went away. They came back as soon as I went back to normal food. I realized my allergies must be tied to food, not the environment.

I started eliminating assorted foods to try to figure out the problem. It never occurred to me it could be black pepper. By mistake, I spilled pepper on my hand while cooking in August. My hand broke out in a rash. I realized pepper was my culprit.

Since eliminating black pepper from my diet, both my allergies and asthma are completely gone. But the bad thing is I cannot eat out, because pepper really is in EVERYTHING. BTW, I have mild eczema issues, and those have not vanished by cutting out the pepper.