A cheese allergy. Really?

[ny biker]

Well there's oral allergy syndrome:

http://allergies.about.com/od/foodallergies/a/oas.htm

Though I've never heard of a problem with cheese or nuts. But I agree, allergies and sensitivities are weird.

[malkin]

Is the outside waxed? Maybe something there.

[Owlie]

Well there's oral allergy syndrome:

http://allergies.about.com/od/foodallergies/a/oas.htm

Though I've never heard of a problem with cheese or nuts. But I agree, allergies and sensitivities are weird.

I've found almonds on the list for birch allergies. The cheese is weird.

Jusdooit, I doubt that it is a dairy allergy, because milk, yogurt, all cheese I've ever come across but this one, ice cream, etc are fine.

Malkin, I'm not sure whether or not all white cheddars cause this. It's never been an issue until this one. Hm. I may need to find some American white cheddars and a few additional English/Welsh ones (as the culprit is) and test to see if it's the cheese or the mold/whatever they feed the cows.

[Roadtrip]

I may need to find some American white cheddars and a few additional English/Welsh ones (as the culprit is) and test to see if it's the cheese or the mold/whatever they feed the cows.

That is a scientific experiemental test that I want to be invited to, eh??

I wonder if it's white cheese from this same manufacturer??

I love cheese, White Cheddar in particular, so I'm very sorry to hear your having allergy issues

Awhile back there was someone here with a Soy allergy and everytime they went to *$'s the hand they held the cup in became red and itchy like the outside of the cup was contaimanated by the barista.

Allergies are soooo weird!!!

Hope you find out and if you need help testing just let me know!!

Shannon

[Owlie]

That is a scientific experiemental test that I want to be invited to, eh??

I wonder if it's white cheese from this same manufacturer??

I love cheese, White Cheddar in particular, so I'm very sorry to hear your having allergy issues

Awhile back there was someone here with a Soy allergy and everytime they went to *$'s the hand they held the cup in became red and itchy like the outside of the cup was contaimanated by the barista.

Allergies are soooo weird!!!

Hope you find out and if you need help testing just let me know!!

Shannon

That was me. It turned out not to be a soy allergy, but something akin to Raynauds...which has never recurred since, even when I was out changing tubes barehanded in the cold. The immune system is weird.

[jessmarimba]

You sound like me and some beer. Only they make me sneeze, not itch. And it's only hoppy beer (IPAs, generally) and only some of them. Exasperating, because they're really yummy.

Is it ALL white cheddars? Or just the brand you commonly buy? Might be something to look at, since it's an odd enough allergy anyway.