Allergic to banana?

Sounds to me like an allergy. Allergy symptoms come in all shapes and sizes. But if you are in doubt you can always go see an allergist. Best to be on the safe side then have an even worse reaction occur in the future.

Worsening of allergic reactions can occur at any time. If bananas are the only thing that is affecting you this way then all things are pointing to an an allergy to bananas. It can be months, years before a severe reaction to an allergen can occur. For instance, when I was little, I would eat strawberries but I never felt right when I ate them. I couldn't pinpoint the exact cause - just off. But as the years went by, they didn't seem to bother me anymore. Until one day I had strawberries again and broke out into a major rash. I felt like I fell into a bed of fire ants. If you are concerned, just ask your parents if you can go in for testing - are you still under their insurance or do you have some on your own? If on your own, then go in to the docs yourself. Maybe if you were to have testing done and it shows an allergy to bananas then your parents can't possibly make you eat them right? :)

Everybody is different in terms of how much exposure it takes before allergy symptoms show up. So in your case, if half a banana is ok but a whole banana is not, then your tolerance threshold is somewhere in between one half and 1 whole banana. This tolerance threshold can be thought of as the top of a barrel. Exposure to one or two allergens (or a few bites of banana) only fills the barrel part-way so no symptoms appear. But exposure to many allergens (or a whole banana) causes the barrel to become so full that it over-flows, and then you get symptoms. Allergies can get worse with continued exposure, meaning the tolerance threshold decreases and thus symptoms appear with smaller and smaller amounts of the allergen. Perhaps seeing an Allergist would give your parents a chance to ask questions and understand more about allergies, thus taking the pressure to eat bananas off of you.

Good luck,

Thanks for the input. If I am allergic to bananas, do I HAVE to be allergic to latex? I had braces for 3 years, and I had no problems at all; and I can't remember if the tingling sensations started before, after or during the time I had braces. And I've been to the hospital many many times and have never had a problem.

Hello,

You might want to look into 'Oral Allergy Syndrome' ... that usually deals with fruits and veggies... banana is a common one for that. Also this condition usually only involves the mouth, such as the itchy or burning feels... or blisters. I believe I have some OAS to bananas, apples, tomatoes ... however if I eat them at the right time (usually Just before they turn yellow) I am good. Also some people have said eating stuff from cans or heated or frozen will sometimes take away those symptoms.