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what can be done for a wheat allergy?

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Wheat Allergy: Is it a true wheat allergy or is it celiac disease aka gluten intolerance? You should see an allergy or gastroenterology specialist for full diagnosis and then a plan of treatment.

Question 2

is a category 1 wheat allergy dangerous?

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Can't tell: Allergy blood tests (rasts) are often ranked by class 1, class 2 and so forth, usually up to 6. This reflects the amount of allergic antibody present. However, many other things go into determining whether you will react when eating the food, or how severe the reaction will be. Predicting the severity of the reaction depends on your history, and may require a food challenge.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a wheat allergy?

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Wheat: Usually it causes irritable bowel symtoms but I have have seen it aggrevate asthma occasionally and even affect skin allergies or nervous system problems.

Question 4

what foods can you eat with wheat allergy?

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Celiac disease diet: Have you been diagnosed with celiac diease?  If so, please read labels carefully and avoid all foods with wheat, barley, rye. Explore the gluten-free aisles of your supermarket. Enjoy products made with rice, soy, oats and liberalize fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as lean meats. Consider blood testing for tissue transglutaminase antibody to assess whether your diet is truly free of gluten.

Question 5

could i get a wheat allergy as a grown up?

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Yes, at any time: A person can get wheat allergy at any time, just like he can become allergic to mangoes, cashews, etc...  Wheat has many different proteins that a person can be allergic to. Celiac disease (gluten allergy/enteropathy) is worse than wheat allergy because there is a damaging intestinal reaction. Celiac disease is genetic, but can sometimes be so mild that one may not notice symptoms until adulthood.

Question 6

how do i adjust my life to a wheat allergy?

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Wheat free: Wheat free diets can be challenging. If a patient is having a very difficult time adjusting their diet, then seeing a nutritionist can be helpful. The food allergy network has some great resources as well for various food avoidance regimens.

Question 7

what do you eat if you have a wheat allergy?

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Avoid wheat: If one has ige allergy to wheat then wheat must be avoided. If one is discussing wheat sensitivity related to celiac disease then all grains must be avoided. If avoiding wheat and  /or grains is causing a problem then a nutritionist can be helpful.

Question 8

how can you know if you have a wheat allergy?

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Get Tested: There are different types of wheat allergy and you may have an intolerance. Differentiating between these can be done with skin and blood tests performed by a board certified allergist. Wheat allergies can be severely limiting on the diet and potentially fatal if anaphylactic in nature. I recommend getting evaluated to determine if there is an allergy.

Question 9

how do i safely test if i have a wheat allergy?

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Skin or blood tests: Wheat allergy, as with most food allergies, can be tested for with a blood test looking for antibodies to food proteins. A allergist can also do skin tests for various food allergies. Celiac disease (gluten allergy) can be tested for with special blood tests (the genetic markers can be found). Gastrointestinal doctors can do a small intestine biopsy, if needed, to help diagnose celiac disease.

Question 10

what are more subtle symptoms of mild wheat allergy?

Accepted Answer

None: There are no symptoms with "mild" wheat allergy.  If you have significant wheat allergy you will get oral itching with wheat ingestion and possibly get hives or anaphylaxis.

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