Should I see GP about probable Oral Allergy Syndrome?

[Tiddlyompompom]

I've reacted to certain foods all my life, but just had no idea it wasn't normal! Have just read about Oral Allergy Syndrome and it seems to fit...
Raw tomatoes and cauliflower make my tongue sting, raw peppers give my tongue nasty round sores, honey makes my lips swell up, etc etc. I just thought it was the same for everyone else too . I still eat all the foods I react to, I just put up with the discomfort. The only one I absolutely won't eat is mango after two severe vomity reactions (lost a stone the first time).

Should I ask my doctor to test for allergies, or is it a big fat waste of their time? Someone once told me that intolerances can develop into more severe allergies if you keep exposing yourself to the thing you react to, but I've no idea if this is nonsense. If it is OAS, there's nothing to do but avoid those foods is there?

Thanks!

Been wondering whether to go to the GP myself for the very same reason. Most GP's probably know little about it (I've only just worked out that my reactions to raw fruit and veg were called 'oral allergy syndrome) as so many other allergies get passed by. I think I read recently that it's not usually life threatening just discomforting, however I once reacted very severely to raw green pepper and it restricted my breathing for a while. I have heard that you should just avoid the stuff that affects you. However, I think it should probably be on my Dr's notes, just in case!

My son has OAS - we just avoid any food that causes the itching swelling. Doc should probably know as possibility of developing more severe symptoms. We used to use antihistamine for it but now just avoid stuff like melon, peaches, avocado, plums, bananas, the list goes on ... Cauliflower allergy is cross pollen reaction from mugwort pollen - ours is ragweed . Livestrong.com has a great section on OAS and it can become more severe.

Allergy UK info on OAS. They recommend seeing doctor and getting a referral.

Thank you all for replying! I will mention it next time I see my doc, hopefully she'll know what to do.

Texas interesting that cauli is linked to mugwort, I ony knew it was hayfever related, i shall have to look into it further!

Hi Tiddly

I've been wondering if I should go and see my GP too. I've never been a big cheese fan but do like mature cheddar but it always makes my mouth feel tingly. Some tomatoes do that too and in the last week I've noticed apples make the roof of my mouth feel like I have lots of little cuts on it. I have been eating them though.

I also thought it was normal and assumed it's because I have hayfever.

I guess I should go and talk to the GP about it. I already see him far too much so I'm sure he'll be pleased that I have yet another 'thing' that needs sorting

Good Luck with the GP.