Tuesday, April 5. 2005
Coke - possible wheat allergy relief product?
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I found Rhys' comment about the effects of cola mitigating the impact of wheat ingestion accidents interesting. I see a naturopath, who is helping me recover from the cumulative effects of an unrecognized wheat allergy. She said that many of us, especially as we age, suffer from declining levels of digestive enzymes--the stuff in our guts that help digest food. I remembered the cola question, and my guess is that the high level of phosphoric acid in coke helps break down the larger indigestible wheat particles, rendering them less irritating to our systems as they pass through. I've read elsewhere that Alka Seltzer Gold has the same effect. I wouldn't use these aids as an excuse to fall off the wheat-free wagon, but for those times when the wheat goes in inadvertently, having a coke or taking an alka seltzer sure beats the full-blown misery of a reaction.
I have severe allergies to alot of food and Yes I found out by drinking coke/pepsi I start to feel better.It never crossed my mind that it was the drink,but now I reach for it with a attack.
I have noticed that any cola product, even the off brands, help when I am having allergy problems. I too thought it was in my head until I talked to a friend of mine who said she had noticed it worked for her also.
I can only say that I experience the same... actually diet coke and pepsi max do the trick for me. Maybe it is the acid, maybe coffeine, it simply works and I am happy that someone else has had the same experience!
People told me I was mad!
People told me I was mad!
I never thought of it before, but when I was little (and undiagnosed), if I started to feel sick my mom used to give me coke. It was an old home remedy for ill tummies, but it did work and I was later told that I have wheat allergies. Maybe these things are related.
I have been told by my consultant that I have a probable wheat intolerance, so until blood tests are back have stayed off the stuff and a week later feel great, however I have noticed if I start getting the symptoms a coke helps, strange but I found that the machine stuff works better than the bottle stuff, more acid in the syrup, who knows
Blake coffee also seems to reduce the impact of my wheet allergies too. However, I have a slight reaction to coffee too, so I can't drink too much of it. A nice half cup of coffee and a doughnut seem to work nicely togehter. I still get some sniffles and such, but not as bad as if I had just eaten the doughnut.
I find that Coca Cola but not other colas, orange juice (not drink) or coffee helps. I found out by accident I was having a reaction to wheat when I was visiting wheat country during harvest.
I find that Coke often calms a jippy tummy - our doctor used to tell us to drink flat coke to replace minerals and liquid after a stomach bug.
Are there any celiacs out there who have noticed that coke or alka seltzer helps for accidental ingestion?
i came upon the realization that a cold cold helps my allergies just because i craved one while i was having sneeze attacks and watery eyes in response to mice (hair probably) in my laboratory. my uneducated guess is that is has something to do w/ the carbon. but i've never tried anything other than coke/diet coke. interesting!
Funny thing is that I didnt realize that I had a wheat allergy until I stopped drinking diet coke. I used to drink 3 20 ox bottles a day and I just stopped. Then I started to realize that everytime I ate wheat I would have a headache, a stuffed nose, then my throat started to feel like it was closing. I tried cutting wheat out, or what I thought contained wheat and within minutes of eating something with a trace of wheat I would have an allergic reaction. I went to the allergist, confirmed I had a 4+ allergy to wheat and barley. Got the blood work back as well and it confirmed the diagnosis. So my question is what is just a coincidence? I think the answer i no. Whenever I have a reaction now, I run for a diet coke rather than a benadryl and the reaction subsides. Trust me I dont make a habit of it, but it is a form of relief. I was so happy that I saw this blog because my doctor thought i was crazy when i told her i thought it had something to do with the diet coke
hello. Thank you for all of your comments.
I chose Cindy as her's applied the most.
I have an intense wheat allergy that went undiagnosed for years. Funny, three years ago I thought of it and all I talked to said no. Now, I am three months in to wheat free food intake and will never go back.
Complete change in my health and emotional, physical body. Problem. Last night out with friends eating sashimi. Ate one piece of a roll. Immediate reaction. Asked the chef, yes there was wheat flour inside of it. !!! Worst are the arthritic pains through the night and day and stomache ache.
Went on line to find what now, how to relieve and how long before I feel great again. Found this site. Of interest to me is that before my wheat allergy was figured out I lived on ALkasetzer, should of had company stock. This week, when not feeling well, I went for a coke. Weird as I never drink it,it was amazing how much my body wanted it and how it helped. It has been about 14 hours since I ingested wheat accidently. I just took an alka seltzer. I am still having the above systems and hot skin. Thank you for writing. If any one has ideas on time lines to have symptoms leave your body that would also be good information to have.
I chose Cindy as her's applied the most.
I have an intense wheat allergy that went undiagnosed for years. Funny, three years ago I thought of it and all I talked to said no. Now, I am three months in to wheat free food intake and will never go back.
Complete change in my health and emotional, physical body. Problem. Last night out with friends eating sashimi. Ate one piece of a roll. Immediate reaction. Asked the chef, yes there was wheat flour inside of it. !!! Worst are the arthritic pains through the night and day and stomache ache.
Went on line to find what now, how to relieve and how long before I feel great again. Found this site. Of interest to me is that before my wheat allergy was figured out I lived on ALkasetzer, should of had company stock. This week, when not feeling well, I went for a coke. Weird as I never drink it,it was amazing how much my body wanted it and how it helped. It has been about 14 hours since I ingested wheat accidently. I just took an alka seltzer. I am still having the above systems and hot skin. Thank you for writing. If any one has ideas on time lines to have symptoms leave your body that would also be good information to have.
I haven't been clinically diagnosed with a wheat intolrerance, but since being over 40, recently having a miscarriage and hearing that wheat could be directly related to this, I have removed whate from my diet. Unfortunately I unknowingly ingested couscous yesterday and am still paying for it today. The stomach cramps have subsided but I am still left with bloat and a strange lightheadedness. Is this normal? And if so, when will I feel better? Also, had I known about wheat sensitivities, I would have kicked wheat years ago. The last two weeks I have never felt better!
Coke is often given to people with upset tummies in the Greek hospitals.
I find that a Greek product called Mastica takes away tummy cramps in minutes after I accidentally have wheat. It is made from the resin of Mastica trees and is made into sweets, an alcoholic drink and chewing gum! Handy in an emergency!
I find that a Greek product called Mastica takes away tummy cramps in minutes after I accidentally have wheat. It is made from the resin of Mastica trees and is made into sweets, an alcoholic drink and chewing gum! Handy in an emergency!
Actually, coke has the opposite effect on me. I also have a wheat allergy, so i try my very best to stay away from it when possible but i notice that every time i drink coke, i get similar symptoms as a weak allergic reaction--tummy cramps, diarrhea, etc. This may be due to the high amounts of carbonation in the drink however.
People with celiac are known to have sensitivity to other substances due to malabsorption issues. Fructose malabsorption is one of these substances. Found in current Coke recipes is HFCS, a star culprit. Try diet or natural sodas but compare the ingredients to fructose lists.
My eyes get very itchy. Skin around them is red, itchy, puffy and even sore. My face is also swollen, but only with the strong reaction. Unfortunately the strong reaction also affects the skin on my kneck (red itchy and sore).It usually lasts for 3-4 days and my skin gets all flaky at the end.
I'm actually surprised after reading all the comments because I don't really get stomach problems (apart from the bloating feeling from time to time).
Didn't know about the coke so going to try it:)
I'm actually surprised after reading all the comments because I don't really get stomach problems (apart from the bloating feeling from time to time).
Didn't know about the coke so going to try it:)
I am so happy to see this thread. I have found coke gives me relief as well. I wouldn't suggest it enables me to eat wheat regularly, but it takes away the stomach cramps and bloating caused by the wheat. While I normally stay away from wheat (and coke), there are days I just want some fresh baked bread or a burger or whatever and a coke seems to keep my stomach happy. This really works for me and I hope it works for others too.
I have severe allergies....mostly to dust mites and pollen but I always get some relief from drinking an ice cold coke. It seems strange to most people but it really does help me a lot. I know that this topic is about wheat allergies but coke apparently provides relief for pollen allergies and dust mite allergies too.
Hi there, i find that coke does help, whether it is in the mind i don't know but it seems to help all the same, great thread.
I feel like I have something stuck in my chest,when I eat wheat like,I need to burp or vomit.It is really painful I think the coke helps to relieve it by burping,but then again I can have a soda water and it doesn't help?? whatever it is if its the acid or the bubbles it relieves it a bit.
I have not experienced this (yet) myself but my guess is that it has something to do with the caffeine. I remember an emergency room doctor once telling me that if my son or I ever has an asthma attack and we do not have his inhaler, Coke/Pepsi could help in a pinch. Something to do with it kicking in your adrenalin – much like the shot that they give you when you’re having an asthma attack. Your body’s reaction to the Coke/Pepsi might help your body fight the allergen in a similar way.
I have 'self-diagnosed' wheat allergy - so i have been trying to add more g-free items to my diet. I have found by doing this, I feel much better and stomach bloating is way down. I have been exercising, yoga, etc. for the past 3 years and still had a 'fat stomach' and didnt understand why. however, its weird - i can eat a hoagie (on a roll) and be fine - but have a couple triscuits or forkfuls of pasta (like last nite) and have cramping for hours! I used to be 'addicted' to coca cola and cut it out of my diet @ 10 years ago - reserving it for just 'special treat' - but lately have found myself craving coke; so i have it. i was looking for 'remedies' today for when i have a wheat reaction - its funny coke seems to be an answer.
Whenever I eat wheat by mistake, I feel faint, dizzyness, hot flashes, bloating, (have gotten hives on bad occassions), and some other weird symptoms. Haven't been tested for Celiac's but I have a blood IgA antibody defect. Annyway, how long can someone drink the coke after the wheat ingestion for it to be affective?
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