********* Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I ate ONE chunk of pineapple. Within just a minute or two, the sides/bottom of my tongue started aching/hurting. My mouth felt completely fine before I ate it. No canker sores, cuts, burns, cold sores, etc. When I DO get cold sores, they're always on my tongue, not my lips. But I don't have any right now. It's been, good grief, like two hours now, and my tongue still hurts, and feels sorta swollen. It's making me talk funny. I've eaten pineapple a LOT in the past. I've never felt like this before. This was canned pineapple; Zee likes the texture of canned better than fresh. Could that be why? I usually eat fresh. Is this an allergic reaction? Nothing else is bothering me but my tongue. Should I worry? Should I avoid pineapple in the future? This is just so weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 It sounds like an allergic reaction. I think you should go to an ER--please don't take chances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Pineapple commonly causes minor skin irritation because it's highly acidic. It's common for your tongue to feel gritty, itchy and mildly painful after eating pineapple. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/476860-pineapple-and-tongue-pain/#ixzz1lBUjCeCV I wouldn't worry about the Dr or ER unless you are experiencing swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I wouldn't worry about the Dr or ER unless you are experiencing swelling. Yeah, I found that info too. My tongue's not gritty or itchy, but it hurts. And I can't tell if it's swollen and that's why I'm talking sort of funny, or if it's just 'cause it hurts my tongue to talk 'normal'. Hunh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Take some Benedryl and see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Maybe swish with baking soda to neutralize the acids? After taking benadryl as a pp recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) For what it's worth, pineapple always does that to my tongue. I love pineapple, so sometimes I eat it anyway, knowing my tongue will hurt. :001_smile: Edited February 2, 2012 by MamaT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 This happened to a friend of mine recently, canned, and her and her daughter both got extremely ill afterwards...vomit and diarrhea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I know lots of people who have trouble with pineapple. Usually it is fresh pineapple, but sometimes canned. Can cause sore places, redness, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamatohaleybug Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Allergic reaction. I respond the same way but not every time. Nuts do the same thing sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Fresh pineapple does that to me every time; my mouth hurts, and my teeth feel sensitive too for a while afterward. Canned doesn't affect me at all. Maybe because it's cooked and whatever acids/enzymes have been cooked out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I have a friend whose daughter reacts to all kinds of fruits. I can't remember what it's called, but it is a sort of allergic reaction. It's a special kind though...that only affects the mouth. Wish I could remember more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I have a friend whose daughter reacts to all kinds of fruits. I can't remember what it's called, but it is a sort of allergic reaction. It's a special kind though...that only affects the mouth. Wish I could remember more. are you thinking of oral allergy syndrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 For what it's worth, pineapple always does that to my tongue. I love pineapple, so sometimes I eat it anyway, knowing my tongue will hurt. :001_smile: :iagree:Canned usually causes more discomfort than fresh for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Some pineapples are more acidic than others. I've returned a really bad fresh one to the store before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Memonic Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Some days ago I had the same reaction to a very small chunk of pineapple (canned one), I couldnt understand what caused the allergy because I've never had it before. I've read about pineapple side effects at this page and realized that it could have been an allergic reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Pineapple is growing, about 10 miles from our house. I didn't know they sell canned Pineapple... If you ate one piece of the canned pineapple, and you had that kind of reaction, I wonder if there is some kind of contamination in the can you bought. Or, if there is some chemical they added in the factory, that you are allergic to. Be careful and do not buy that brand of canned pineapple again. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorisuewho Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I have oral allergy syndrome with avocado and kiwi. It developed just last year. Before that I could eat both of those foods just fine. I think you can develop an allergy just like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 There is a protein in FRESH pineapple that affects your tongue--I googled it when I ate a lot of fresh pineapple and then my tongue hurt. But if this was one small piece of CANNED pineapple, I think it's probably something different that is affecting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I've had this happen to me with pineapple, some nuts and pizza sauce. It really is annoying. My dentist says its geographic tongue (in my case) and although there is no known cause, it may be tied to acidic foods and possible vitamin deficiencies. I've had blood work that says otherwise, so I went in for a 2nd opinion. He confirmed what my dentist says about geographic tongue. I know I probably should get allergy testing done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 are you thinking of oral allergy syndrome? I have never heard of this! I just googled and sure enough this sounds like what I've been dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I read that this can happen if you have been avoiding dairy for a while. It happened to me when I was doing my raw vegan diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingHope Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Weird to see this thread this morning...I ate pineapple just last night and my tongue hurt immediately (like you described over a year ago, Bethany). I am allergic to legumes and now pineapple. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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