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Can food allergies cause your joints to crack and get swollen, i notice i retain fluids more if im eating stuff more, i do take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin?

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No: There are virtually no studies that truly link food allergies to an inflammatory arthritis. Milk allergy may be a rare exception.

Answered 10/29/2018

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