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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Midnight Shadow on January 03, 2017, 08:18:10 AM

Title: Can what you eat cause the itching.
Post by: Midnight Shadow on January 03, 2017, 08:18:10 AM
Just a note of observation. I have been much better from using the hydrocortisone cream for a fortnight as prescribed by my doctor. Had a week off using it and been okay. Yesterday, I ate tinned spaghetti and my sister remarked will you be alright eating that. I replied yes fine. We'll I have come to the conclusion that I may not be able to tolerate foods which are tomato based. I have been itching on and off all night.  It might just be a coincidence, but will now avoid tomatoes and tomato foods. Have read on the Internet that tomatoes can trigger vaginal/ labia itching. Has anyone any thoughts? I see my doctor on Thursday for a tablet review, so will mention it to him. Haven't seen this doctor before, so am hoping I can continue the Vagifem. Might ask to reduce my Kliovance as apart from the occasional itching I feel wonderful. Hope you are all okay.  Happy New Year to you all.
Title: Re: Can what you eat cause the itching.
Post by: Maryjane on January 03, 2017, 08:42:35 AM
Most definitely can , I would suggest gluten also ? tomatoes would be acidity .

I have a nutritionist , too really sort out the immune system.

Have you tried an antihistamine twice a day for a couple of weeks ?
Title: Re: Can what you eat cause the itching.
Post by: Annie0710 on January 03, 2017, 09:05:00 AM
Absolutely

I'm an allergy sufferer (anaphylaxis as well as mild allergies) and I'm sure I read tomatoes are a common one.  Itching is common with allergies

Some of my reactions that progressed to anaphylaxis started with itchy vulva

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