Comments on: Living With A Soy Allergy http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/ About finding balance in your life, connecting with who you are, and creating a lifestyle where you wake up each morning eagerly anticipating the day ahead. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:15:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Audrey http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/comment-page-2/#comment-19292 Audrey Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:29:10 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/#comment-19292 Thank you for your site. I have been soy intolerant for over seven years. My symptons are severe vomiting and a deep pain under my left shoulder blade about 5 minutes after I eat anything that has any soy in it. I have also found that I have a reaction to foods that the producer had been fed soy such as eggs that the hen was given feed that contained soy or meat from a animal that was feed soy. Thank goodness for grass fed animals! Another item that I stay away from that I did not notice on your list is modified food starch. My first reaction when I found out what was making me sick, was "Oh my, I don't know what I will be able to eat. All the food has soy in it." I started to slowing change that idea to "yes I can eat this, I just have to make it myself from scratch!" I always take safe snacks with me because I never know when I am going to be delayed doing errans. My closing thought: I lost over 60 pounds and have keeped it off for over six years. I feel better and I know that my family is eating healthier because of my soy problem, so deep down this life changing problem is a blessing in disguise. However it takes a lot of work to keep it under control!! Thank you for your site. I have been soy intolerant for over seven years. My symptons are severe vomiting and a deep pain under my left shoulder blade about 5 minutes after I eat anything that has any soy in it. I have also found that I have a reaction to foods that the producer had been fed soy such as eggs that the hen was given feed that contained soy or meat from a animal that was feed soy. Thank goodness for grass fed animals!

Another item that I stay away from that I did not notice on your list is modified food starch.

My first reaction when I found out what was making me sick, was “Oh my, I don’t know what I will be able to eat. All the food has soy in it.” I started to slowing change that idea to “yes I can eat this, I just have to make it myself from scratch!” I always take safe snacks with me because I never know when I am going to be delayed doing errans.

My closing thought: I lost over 60 pounds and have keeped it off for over six years. I feel better and I know that my family is eating healthier because of my soy problem, so deep down this life changing problem is a blessing in disguise. However it takes a lot of work to keep it under control!!

]]> By: Cat Rennolds http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/comment-page-2/#comment-18017 Cat Rennolds Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:49:49 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/#comment-18017 this is very extensive and informative. I have avoided obvious soy for years because I tend to have stomach problems with it, but I also have similar problems with certain other vegetable foods such as fennel, cilantro, and most peppers. Oddly enough I could eat tofu, though. One thing that I wonder is how much of this may be related to the fact that almost all soy grown in the US is genetically modified, ditto corn, and anything that doesn't have soy in it is pretty certain to have the corn. Now I avoid soy even more carefully than I did in the past. And genetically modified ingredients do not have to be labeled as such at all. The FDA is not listening on this issue either. Anyone with suggestions on how to reach them? this is very extensive and informative. I have avoided obvious soy for years because I tend to have stomach problems with it, but I also have similar problems with certain other vegetable foods such as fennel, cilantro, and most peppers. Oddly enough I could eat tofu, though.

One thing that I wonder is how much of this may be related to the fact that almost all soy grown in the US is genetically modified, ditto corn, and anything that doesn’t have soy in it is pretty certain to have the corn. Now I avoid soy even more carefully than I did in the past. And genetically modified ingredients do not have to be labeled as such at all. The FDA is not listening on this issue either. Anyone with suggestions on how to reach them?

]]> By: WB http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/comment-page-1/#comment-17384 WB Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:00:01 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/#comment-17384 Does anyone have any ideas about getting the Food and Drug Assoc. to listen to all these problems people are having with soy lecithin and hidden soy now being added to almost every food, vitamins, drink, etc. I've had a terrible time avoiding soy, and soy oil and lecithin definitely make me ill (vomiting, sometimes hives, extreme tiredness) no matter what the doctors say. Now I've just found out that my estrogen replacement is made from soy. I had to call the pharmaceutical company to find out that most birth control and replacement hormones are made with soy, because it's not listed and even the doctors and pharmacists don't know this. My new vitamin says "no soy allergens" but I just found out that doesn't mean no soy - it just means no soy protein. Lemonade, tea, even the Olive Oil Mayo has soy (natural flavoring - again I had to write the manufactuer to find out.) HELP. There has to be a way to let the FDA know how many people out there are suffering. Does anyone have any ideas about getting the Food and Drug Assoc. to listen to all these problems people are having with soy lecithin and hidden soy now being added to almost every food, vitamins, drink, etc. I’ve had a terrible time avoiding soy, and soy oil and lecithin definitely make me ill (vomiting, sometimes hives, extreme tiredness) no matter what the doctors say. Now I’ve just found out that my estrogen replacement is made from soy. I had to call the pharmaceutical company to find out that most birth control and replacement hormones are made with soy, because it’s not listed and even the doctors and pharmacists don’t know this. My new vitamin says “no soy allergens” but I just found out that doesn’t mean no soy – it just means no soy protein. Lemonade, tea, even the Olive Oil Mayo has soy (natural flavoring – again I had to write the manufactuer to find out.) HELP. There has to be a way to let the FDA know how many people out there are suffering.

]]> By: Keri http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/comment-page-1/#comment-16942 Keri Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:36:39 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/#comment-16942 I am so glad to find this site. The info you gave is so thorough. I have an adult-onset soy allergy that now causes anaphylaxis. I don't have to tell any of you how terrifying that is! I had my third trip to the ER in 3 months, even though I've gotten good at reading labels, I obviously missed a few. I seem to usually have a delayed reaction..several hours, but sometimes I can tell immediately because my mouth and lips tingle. Weird. Anyway, thank you for posting all this info. I'm very grateful! I am so glad to find this site. The info you gave is so thorough. I have an adult-onset soy allergy that now causes anaphylaxis. I don’t have to tell any of you how terrifying that is! I had my third trip to the ER in 3 months, even though I’ve gotten good at reading labels, I obviously missed a few. I seem to usually have a delayed reaction..several hours, but sometimes I can tell immediately because my mouth and lips tingle. Weird. Anyway, thank you for posting all this info. I’m very grateful!

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/comment-page-1/#comment-16639 Kathleen Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:34:59 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/#comment-16639 Great site! I seem to only be allergic to soya oil and raw soya such as tofu, soya milk etc. I can tolerate any fermented soya such as miso, tamari and tempeh. Just wondering if anyone has reacted to "natural" spray foam insulation which is made primarily from soya oil. Expect that during the wet spraying process it would be a problem for first couple of days. It is supposed to be inert after that, but I am afraid to install in my attic. Great site! I seem to only be allergic to soya oil and raw soya such as tofu, soya milk etc. I can tolerate any fermented soya such as miso, tamari and tempeh. Just wondering if anyone has reacted to “natural” spray foam insulation which is made primarily from soya oil. Expect that during the wet spraying process it would be a problem for first couple of days. It is supposed to be inert after that, but I am afraid to install in my attic.

]]> By: Shirley http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/comment-page-1/#comment-15315 Shirley Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:06:01 +0000 http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/living-with-a-soy-allergy/#comment-15315 Personally, I have to avoid anything with soy in it, but it really depends on how severe your allergy is and your tolerance level. Be very careful about exposing yourself to any soy if you know you are allergic to it, even if you have had only mild reactions in the past... you can never be sure how serious your reaction might be next time. I would keep reading labels... there must be some creams that do not contain soy. Personally, I have to avoid anything with soy in it, but it really depends on how severe your allergy is and your tolerance level. Be very careful about exposing yourself to any soy if you know you are allergic to it, even if you have had only mild reactions in the past… you can never be sure how serious your reaction might be next time. I would keep reading labels… there must be some creams that do not contain soy.

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