alyssalynn

hello everyone!
i was wondering if anyone has any experience with soy allergy? my youngest child has been diagnosed with soy allergy. it mostly effects her breathing and behavior and her skin. thankfully the breathing trouble is very mild but the behavior problem is much more pronounced. she says that it just makes her feel "crazy" i have searched and searched all over to find some support but all i can seem to find is a list of code names for hidden soy. what i need to find is how people cope with this allergy, especially since there is sooooo much hidden soy out there. is there a list of known soy free foods? so far i have found very few foods that i can buy off the shelf at the store and know thay they don't have soy in them. are there any restaurants that are safe to go to? are these silly questions? any help will be very much appreciated.

thanks in advance
alyssalynn

louieann34

One of the most common food allergy is Soy Allergy...It is a dietary substance from soy hypersensitive, causing the immune system to overreact which lead to millions of people, severe physical symptoms. It is also said that soy is the 9th most common food allergens for pediatric and adult food allergy patients. And this is usually treated with exclusion diet and vigilant avoidance of foods that may be contaminated with soy ingredients.

So I suggest that those who are allergic to soy protein should always read labels of food ingredients carefully before buying and should avoid any food that contains soybeans. Also take caution when dining in some Asian restaurant or using Asian sauces which may contain soy.

cassy

Hi There, I have just discovered recently that I have a soy intolerance/allergy. It took me 2 years to figure out what was wrong with me. I had weird symptoms - hard heart palpitations that would keep me up at night, dizziness, nausea, light headedness - foggy head, anxiety, panic.
I had no idea what was wrong with me but it happened almost every time I ate.
Sometimes in public I would have to find a bathroom because I didn't know if I would pass out or vomit on the spot. (It didn't happen, but I felt like I had to fight it)

Anyway, I have a hard time dining out now - Soy is in everything. It is in dressings, breads/tortillas, mayo, marinades, spices, margarine, sauces, crackers, cereals, processed cheese and meat. It is absolultely everywhere. I usually carry snacks or make my own food now. And I LOVE SUSHI and Chinese - so it's a real disapointment.

Anyway, I totally feel your distress because I felt like I was the only one this was happening too. My boyfriend hates it! haha He can't just grocery shop like he used to.

So how is your child now??

Mcwheel

I am a vegan and just discovered that I have developed an allergy to soy. I was taking a supplement that was soy-based and having lots of other soy on top of that. Last week I started feeling tired, out of breath, and wheezing like someone with asthma. I cut soy out as of yesterday and am starting to feel better but I wonder how long it will take to feel completely better. Could I also feel some symptoms as my body is detoxifying from the soy? I believe I also have a sensitivy to wheat gluten. I'm not sure yet if I have any other food allergies but I heard that people with soy allergies often have crossover allergies to peanuts and chickpeas which I eat a lot of. Any thoughts?

angelkat27

Hi everyone,
I was born being allergic to soy. I had to learn what I could & couldn't eat. That was really hard as a kid who loved Chinese food and an adult who loves sushi....*lol*. What I do is i never use soy sauce. I always read labels. When I eat out, I never use cream dressings, I almost always ask for italian dressing which is made with vinegar & olive oil. There are ways to live with this allergy. I usually carry an antihistmine in my purse at all times just in case. If do eat too much soy, i get sick to my stomach and my throat closes off. I've been told I should probably get an epi pen but I don't want to go through the hassle. I know how to handle the allergy. I'm 27 now and I just have to watch and read what I eat. Good luck everyone.