I am the annoying person who asks a million questions about the food at restaurant. Could you wear gloves? Can you clean your knife? Does that have onion in it? My husband knows that he can’t kiss me if he ate raw onions or I might throw up on him. Show Allergies are not a joke (I have a son with a nut allergy, I know this all too well), but weird ones that nobody has ever heard of, those are hard to explain. I am allergic to raw onions. Yes, anything that has anything to do with an onion that is raw will make me sick. Purple one, white ones. Onions of all kinds.  I only found out about this about two years ago. I have been suffering from Migraine headaches since I was 15. They got worse when I wrote my book, the Food Lovers’ Guide to Seattle. They were really bad at that point. They were really bad when I worked at a restaurant at the age of 18. Every other day I came home sick. I was the one making the sandwiches, layered in onions and smoked meat. So how the hell does someone go through their whole life with an allergy and not figure it out? I had been hearing the word “trigger” when it comes to migraines for years. Doctors had told me to avoid cheese and chocolate when I was tired or hormonal because they might trigger migraines.For years, I tried so hard to identify the silent trigger that was making me suffer so bad. I could never figure out the trigger until one day after a lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I walked in with the biggest smile ever. I was only 3 bites into my food when I a headache started, then I got pain in my stomach, I ran to the bathroom, my stomach hurt for hours, then nausea and a kind of flurry feeling in my head. It lasted 3 days. I looked at everything and couldn’t figure it out. The next day another migraine. Then every few days it happened. The same sequence happened again: migraine, stomach pain, nausea and an inability to concentrate. Every time I ate Mexican food or anything with raw onion in it. Then I started monitoring it. Every time I ate onions, I got the same reaction. A headache that got progressively worse and sometimes usually lasted 3 days at a time, stomach pain and cramps, nausea and a feeling of disorientation. I avoided onions and my migraines started going away. They went from several a week to once a month or less. It was like a weight lifted off of me. The crazy part is that I always hated the smell of raw onions but couldn’t understand why ( as if my body was trying to telling me something). I am very careful now when eating out. Yesterday, I ate a pickle at a restaurant that was right near the onions and it happened again. Every time even a cube of onion touches my mouth I can feel the sequence unfolding. It has even gotten worse with time. A knife that is not clean from onions will trigger it. If you get sick every time you eat onions, then you might have an allergy. I feel like it is my duty to share this because you never know if anyone has this and doesn’t know. Here are the symptoms of a raw onion allergy for me… – headache with aura If you have a weird allergy, please feel free to share. You never know how you can help others. While onions are not one of the more common food allergens, it is possible for both children and adults to suffer from an onion allergy. Symptoms of an onion allergy include flu-like symptoms, rash and inflammation. Depending on the severity of the allergy, sufferers can also develop a serious condition known as anaphylaxis. Allergy symptoms might appear almost immediately or occur several hours after consumption. Onion allergies can develop during childhood or later in life and might be accompanied by an allergy to garlic, chives and other members of the Allium family. Many people who suffer from these allergies experience flu-like symptoms shortly after consuming onions. These symptoms frequently include upset stomach, diarrhea and nausea. Individuals who do not suffer from diarrhea might instead become constipated and bloated. Many people also experience headaches, sinus pain and trouble sleeping. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can last for several hours after consumption. An allergy to onions might also produce several common symptoms of allergies, including hives, itching and inflammation. The lips, throat and face might become swollen, red and tender to the touch. It is also common for the eyes to become watery and irritated. While rare, an onion allergy might lead to a condition known as anaphylaxis in some sufferers. Anaphylaxis is a serious medical condition that can cause changes in heart rate, difficulty breathing and unconsciousness. A person suffering from this condition might suddenly become lightheaded, confused or very swollen. People who believe they might be suffering from anaphylaxis should seek immediate medical attention as this condition can be fatal. The symptoms of an onion allergy can develop anywhere from minutes to hours after consuming onions. Depending on the severity of the allergy, some individuals will experience symptoms after just cooking with onions or eating onion-flavored foods. Others can consume cooked onions without incident, but develop symptoms after eating raw or undercooked onions. It is also important to remember that individuals who are allergic to one type of onion might be sensitive to several types of onions. People who have allergies might also be allergic to other members of the Allium family, including chives, garlic and scallions. While some people might begin showing signs of an onion allergy during childhood, others do not develop this allergy until adulthood. It is possible to suddenly develop an allergy after consuming a certain food for years. Since this can make it difficult to pinpoint the allergen, sufferers might need to contact a physician or specialist experienced in diagnosing food allergies to help determine the cause of their symptoms. Can you be allergic to something raw but not cooked?Most people with pollen food syndrome have allergic reactions if they eat the raw vegetables, but they are able to eat the cooked vegetables without any problem.
Can raw onions cause allergies?Despite its frequent consumption, allergic reactions due to onion ingestion are sporadic and limited to a small number of cases. Onions can induce both immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions. In sensitized individuals, onion handling can induce rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma and contact dermatitis (2).
Why do raw onions make me sick?Onions are hard to digest largely because they contain fructans, which are not absorbed well in the small intestine. In fact, as fructans ferment, they can cause a great deal of digestive distress in the form of bloating, gas and diarrhea. I recommend avoiding raw onions if your digestive system is sensitive.
Can you be allergic to raw potatoes but not cooked?Potato allergies can affect anybody, although they are relatively uncommon. Researchers do not know how many people have a potato allergy, but one 2017 study that tested 2,000 people in a hospital allergy unit found that 10.1% were allergic to potatoes. Most of these people were allergic to raw, but not cooked, potato.
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Can you be allergic to raw onions but not cooked
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