In a message dated 11/28/98 12:38:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << > I had some extra fruit last night, say 3-4 servings that day >(Thanksgiving) > >as opposed to my usual one or fewer --usually fewer--servings. I >broke out > >in hives and itched. So, if you are in ketosis, can a sudden intake >of fruit > >or sugar make you itch Liza said: <<There are so many factors to consider, when you get itchy, that it can sometimes be hard to single out any one single thing and "blame" it on that. It would be nice if things could be that simple, but in reality, they're usually not, especially when it comes to human physiology.>> Yes. I've noticed that I get hives if I overeat. Sometimes if I overeat, my stomach/intestines become irritated and I get hives. It doesn't seem to matter what I've eaten or how acidic/alkaline etc my body is. Since you ate more than usual in this case perhaps this was the cause of your hives also. Love Sandy