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Hi,

Once again, many helpful respnses.  I noticed diarrhea from strawberries and
peanuts and asked for comments and what other foods could be a problem.  The
list is large and I have to conclude that I should first persue the advice to
get allergy testing done to quickly narrow the field.  About 5 people said
diverticulitis, so I certainly will talk to a doctor about that.  See the list
below for more.

Many people said they or others they know have problems with strawberries and
nuts.  In my case, I only eat the peanuts from the shell and don’t know if I’d
have problems with peanut butter or not.  It was pointed out that I might not
have a problem with peanut butter, one reason is that you don’t have to worry
about chewing it thoroughly.  Someone said the outside of the shells could be
dusted with wheat.  Some agreed that it could be the seeds and that other seed
containing fruits could give the same problem.

Other problem foods included corn, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes, soy,
eggs, onion, cabbage, red pepper, potatoes, grains, coffee, sulfites and
shellfish.  Also one said a variety of fresh fruits and veggies give problems.
Responses to strawberries included rashes, mouth sores, diahhrea, fatigue and
aches.  Peanuts and strawberries are common allergens, but I have been
questioning that my response is an allergic response.  However, one said that
they have a positive pin prick test for eggs but the reaction is a stomach
one.

The advice I received was:

1)      Check for diverticulitis
2)      Get food allergy testing – blood test or pin prick tests
3)      Large intestine reaction to seeds
4)      Rotation diet – stay away from them for a while and try later
5)      Candida overflow
6)      Are they flavored nuts?  May contain gluten
7)      Muscle testing from chiropractor, followed by N.E.A.T treatment.
8)      Read Eat Right for Your Type by D’Adamo.  This is regarding blood
type.
9)       And this advice: “Nuts in particular are easier to digest (and
less likely
to cause upset) if you soak them in salt water for a day, then roast them at a
low temperature. If you do that and they don't affect you, then you aren't
allergic to them, just having a hard time digesting them.

Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Diane (PA)

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