Kay in Cal Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 the skin on my face itches, and my lips swell up a bit. So... am I allergic? All my life I've noticed some itching, particularly with grapefruit, but I've always thought it was just normal--because the grapefruit is really acidic. Today I picked a bunch of oranges off our backyard trees. They taste awesome! So as I feasted on fresh oranges--my lips and face start to itch. Now my mouth is swollen. I only rarely drink orange juice, and usually only have fresh oranges a few times a year. Is this just "normal" for so much citrus? I do know I'm allergic to shellfish, but in that case my airways swell shut and I can't breathe. I've got three huge trees full of hundreds of oranges in the backyard. I hope it's not an allergy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Sounds like an allergy to me. If you are alone, I'd get an adult over to help monitor your condition. Have you got any Benedryl on hand? If you take some, write down how much and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneC Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Sounds like an allergy to me. My dd got hives from drinking fresh orange juice once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I drink a lot of oj and eat a lot of oranges, and that is not a normal reaction. It definitely sounds like an allergy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalgirl Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 My husband will react to that when he eats certain things, like raw carrots or certain kinds of apples, or etc. His mouth, lips and face will itch. He will even get that just touching raw carrots! Have you looked up oral allergies? It definitely sounds like an allergy to me. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Agreeing with the others. Just wanted to mention we are doing the same thing. Our oranges and tangeloes are ready!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalgirl Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Did I mention I am trying not to be jealous of you ladies who are able to eat oranges RIGHT OFF trees in your backyards? How fun is that?! If there are orange trees here in NW FL, I haven't seen them yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryn Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I do agree with the others. I do have a friend who is allergic to oranges too. Caryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 So I took a Benadryl, which helped the itching... caused me to fall asleep in the middle of doing school (I was reading SOTW aloud) and apparently try to knit in my confused state. Now I've turned my knitting inside out and backwards, unravelled all my wool... no more oranges for me. Anyone want a few hundred? Lesson: Do not knit on drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Youngs Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 The SAME thing happens to me when I eat mangoes! The swelling is awesome, like injections for a few days, but the itching takes away from the cool factor.:D Then, my lips peel, which is super sexy....... I tried only eating two bites last week, and within 5 minutes my lips were itching. No mangoes for me, I'm afraid! Sounds like no oranges for you~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Youngs Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 So I took a Benadryl, which helped the itching... caused me to fall asleep in the middle of doing school (I was reading SOTW aloud) and apparently try to knit in my confused state. Now I've turned my knitting inside out and backwards, unravelled all my wool... no more oranges for me. Anyone want a few hundred? Lesson: Do not knit on drugs. You are funny~ Did the kids take pictures?:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 But it was an overload of oranges that did it. Benedryl should work and don't do that again! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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