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Salicylate Survival Kit
I am a registered Nurse who was diagnosed with Aspirin allergy or sensitivity and Salicylate Intolerance several years ago. At the time there was very little information available of any kind on this condition.The information on this site is what I have researched over the years and what I find works for me personally .It is best not to self diagnose but to find a reputable professional allergist who can confirm your allergy as this condition mimics symptoms similar to other serious medical problems.
What is Aspirin & Salicylate Intolerance
Salicylate are Aspirin-like naturally occurring chemicals compounds found in most plants,and stored in the bark, leaves, roots, skin and seeds. They act as a natural pesticide to protect the plants against insect damage ,disease,fungi, and harmful bacteria.
Salicylate Intolerance
Salicylate intolerance is a detrimental reaction, often delayed, to a food, beverage, food additive, or compound found in foods that produces symptoms in one or more body organs and systems, but it is not a true food allergy. A true food allergy requires the presence of Immunoglobin E (IgE) antibodies against the food, and these are not present in Salicylate food intolerance.
Salicylates in foods
Unripe fruits and vegetables are natural sources of salicylic acid particularly:apricots,blackberries, blueberries, raisins, kiwi fruits, green peppers, olives, oranges,tomatoes,mushrooms.Some herbs and spices contain quite high amounts.
Natural chemicals in food
Most people with food intolerance are sensitive to more than one chemical which can be composed of both "natural" and "artificial" substances. Their effects depend on the combination and amount consumed in your daily diet.
Preservatives in foods
Salicylate sensitive individuals also have adverse reactions to benzoates and tartrazine which are artificial preservatives and colourings added to food.It is advisable to check all food labels for E Numbers .
Salicylate in Medications
Tell your Doctor or Pharmacist before taking any medication.Painkillers (except paracetamol) - avoid non steroid anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Aspirin,Ibuprofen,Nurofen etc.
Environmental Salicyates
Salicyaltes are absorbed through:
The skin Be aware of perfumed and strong smelling soaps, lotion,shampoos ,cosmetics,etc.
Inhaled Perfumes, body hair sprays,air fresheners , household chemicals,
Pseudo-allergic reactions
Written by Dr Adrian Morris allergy-clinic.co.uk
"Pseudo-allergic or anaphylactoid food reactions or food intolerant reactions are not IgE mediated, but clinically mimic true food allergy.
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Some ResourcesRecipe Books Salicylate Food Guide. salicylatesensitivity.com Friendly food recipe book : Royal Alfred Hospital .slhd.nsw.gov.au/rpa/allergy Failsafe Cookbook :Sue Dengate -many articles on Food intolerance. fedup.com.au Salicylates Forum Support group:salicylatesensitivity.com/forum/ Medical Dr Morris :allergy-clinic Food Intolerance: Robert H.LOBLAY and Anne R.SWAIN sswahs.nsw.gov.au/rpa/allergy Salicylates in food Intolerance by Anne Swain.PDF pages 376 – 381/Appendices 10 and 11 of her thesis. sswahs.nsw.gov.au |
