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Fruit/Latex Crossover Allergy?
Hi, I believe I have the fruit/latex crossover allergy. I am currently undiagnosed, though I do have an appointment with an allergist in August. I used to just be allergic to bananas but now it has widened to tomatoes, apples, melons, etc. Because this allergy is spreading to other fruits, I'm kinda scared to eat any. My question is, does this allergy only pertain to raw fruits or is the component I am allergic to dissolved when the fruit/vegetable is cooked? Also, is there a shot or medicine you can take to lessen the reaction so that you are able to eat a piece of fruit every once in a while? I know I can ask all these questions in August when I see the allergist, but if there is a way around it, I'd like to know earlier...I'm missing prime fruit season!
I would try different fruits to see which I am allergic to, but my reaction is pretty severe with abdominal cramps and tightness of the chest. I just want to see if there are other ways to eat the fruit that would not cause the reaction.
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- Dear Jane...Lv 71 decade agoFavourite answer
I don't think by changing the fruit, you can change the allergy. What makes a person allergic to something cannot be genetically changed. You can get certain allergy shots -but usually only after you've had the reaction and it is generally a steroid used to reduce swelling. Taking the same shot before eating the fruit will not have the same effect. Really, sometimes a small amount will not effect you. I know a person allergic to peanuts, and sometimes they eat just a few and do not have a reaction. However, they can't eat an entire Mr. Goodbar without their throat swelling up.
I would test one fruit at a time, this way you know for sure which ones you do have a reaction to. Maybe it is not all of them and you will be able to enjoy certain fruits. It would also be helpful so you have a pretty complete list when you see your allergist.