Oral Allergy Syndrome...again!

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dancingwithfire New Member Date Joined Aug 2005 Total Posts : 3	Posted 8/13/2005 2:59 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi there, I know that there is already a post about OAS, but I thought I would put another one as this one is slightly different. I have had allergic reactions to fruits and veggies for a couple of years, and I finally decided to do some research, and came across OAS. I have been a sufferer of hayfever since I was very little, and my reactions sound very similar to other people with OAS. My choice of fruits and veggies is very limited right now. I'm still a teenager(16), and I know that I need fruits and veggies to grow up healthy, but I can't get the recommended daily intake without my throat itchin like crazy. I was wondering if anyone knew of any suppliments for fruits and veggies? I don't think I've seen pills, like you can get with vitamins and minerals, but who knows what's out there. Thanks for any help! Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 8/13/2005 3:38 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi and Welcome to HealingWell, dancingwithfire! You're right! - when you are allergic to something that can cause you a lack of vitamins and minerals, that's not a very healthy thing! Do you take a multivitamin? There are many on the market that you could try. And you do mention that you do have a few fruits and veggies that you can still eat? So between the two, I think you are off to a healthy start! One other suggestion - there are also drinks that are available that can supplement vitamins and minerals, like Ensure and Boost, just to name a couple. You might want to try that. Let me know how you are doing and keep up the research!! That's absolutely wonderful to see someone at your age trying to find help like that - that's what I do, too! :) Good Luck! Hugs, Teri "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

dancingwithfire New Member Date Joined Aug 2005 Total Posts : 3	Posted 8/13/2005 4:26 PM (GMT -6)
	Thank you very much Teri16! I was on a multivitamin a year ago when I was vegetarian, to get the iron I was missing. I haven't taken any in a while, but I fully plan on getting some more. Do you know what kind of a multivitamin would be good for my age? I love doing my research for anything! My doctor is very very busy, and I'm not sure he does allergy testing, so I figured that if I wanted to know what was bothering me, the internet was the best! Again, thank you so much for your help! Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 8/13/2005 7:32 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi again, dancingwithfire! I found the perfect site for you to learn a bit about vitamins and other things for teens! http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/misc/vitamin_chart.html and http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/misc/mineral_chart.html By studying these charts, I would think you'd get a generalized idea of what is recommended for you and be able to go to your parents or Dr. and ask them if they think the vitamin that you choose is adequate for you! Keep me posted about what you learn! Big Hugs, Teri "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

dancingwithfire New Member Date Joined Aug 2005 Total Posts : 3	Posted 8/14/2005 1:28 PM (GMT -6)
	Thank you for the websites Teri16! Those websites, along with some research I did told me exactly what I need to be taking for my age. Thank you for all the help!! Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 8/14/2005 5:01 PM (GMT -6)
	Your welcome, dancingwithfire - please keep in touch with me and let me know how this turns out for you!! Hugs, Teri "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

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