Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, dates, and coconut. He loved it, but started crying and said that the shake was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is feeling? When I would give him carrot juice, he would say that the carrot juice was hurting his mouth too. Both of these drinks never bother me. -- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Perhaps he has a small cut or sore in his mouth?? It's rather interesting! Good Luck, Tracy > fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, > dates, and coconut. He loved it, but started crying and said that the shake > was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. > Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is > feeling? When I would give him carrot juice, he would say that the carrot > juice was hurting his mouth too. Both of these drinks never bother me. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 << I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, dates, and coconut. He loved it, but started crying and said that the shake was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is feeling? When I would give him carrot juice, he would say that the carrot juice was hurting his mouth too. >> Sugar. Does he have cavities? Otherwise, perhaps a canker sore in his mouth, or other cuts (from biting the inside of his cheek, for example)? Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 This is a long shot, but maybe it's the acid. I had a similar problem as a child with anything too acidic, mostly tomatoes and citrus, but also dried fruits and juices like carrot, apple, pineapple and grape. For me it didn't hurt my entire mouth, just my tongue. Sort of a prickly, burning feeling. Following it up with a piece of bread (I would just hold it on my tongue), or mixing in lots of sugar would stop the hurting (those were the days- just dump tons of sugar on everything. imagine that!). Are there any sores in his mouth? Could be just a little cut or canker sore, or I believe mouth sores/sensitivity can be a symptom of gluten allergy or Celiac's disease. Another thought. Could be the juice is too cold and he has sensitive teeth? Good luck, Bonnie - admartin Tuesday, May 11, 2004 9:54 AM Need Help in Identifying Food Culprit I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, dates, and coconut. He loved it, but started crying and said that the shake was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is feeling? When I would give him carrot juice, he would say that the carrot juice was hurting his mouth too. Both of these drinks never bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 He may have any allergy to one of the ingredients and is having trouble articulating the exact " feeling " in his mouth. I'm allergic to sesame seeds and when I eat them I get a tingly, itchy feeling in my mouth and throat. He may not be describing the feeling correctly. My niece was found to be allergic to peanuts and she says the same thing when she eats them, that it makes her mouth " hurt " . Have you given him soy milk, tofu, banana, dates and coconut separately? That may help determine which food is the culprit, if in fact he has a food allergy. Also, I remember from my childhood that my sense of taste was much sharper and that certain foods would have an overwhelming sensation in my mouth (remember the Welch's grape juice commercial, that it makes your cheeks tingle?). It could just be this overwhelming sensation that he's feeling and interpets as " hurt " . Especially if the fruit or vegetable is very fresh and sweet. Hope this helps. Susan - admartin Tuesday, May 11, 2004 3:43 AM Need Help in Identifying Food Culprit I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, dates, and coconut. He loved it, but started crying and said that the shake was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is feeling? When I would give him carrot juice, he would say that the carrot juice was hurting his mouth too. Both of these drinks never bother me. -- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 > " admartin " <admartin > Subject:Need Help in Identifying Food Culprit > > I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, > dates, and coconut. He loved it, but started crying and said that the shake > was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. > Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is > feeling? When I would give him carrot juice, he would say that the carrot > juice was hurting his mouth too. Both of these drinks never bother me. Well, it's definitely an allergic reaction, but you'll have to figure it as it could be any one of those ingredients (though less likely to be dates or bananas). Give him one ingredient all by itself and see what he says. Sounds like he's allergic to things you're not - does his dad have allergies? Doh --------- " Pay attention and stay centered. You carry the mantle of 'Mother,' the eternal principle of balance and stability. When your children's energy is scattered, be grounded. When your children throw tantrums, be still. Know what you stand for. Be firm and consistent to teach your children about boundaries. Thus you will root them in health and release their souls to limitless. " ~Vimala McClure, in The Tao of Motherhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I would be more inclined to look to a contact allergy or the acidity of the drink. Some people cannot tolerate natural salicates or phenols, but I am not sure of the status of carrots. BL tracyinfo wrote: > Perhaps he has a small cut or sore in his mouth?? It's rather > interesting! > Good Luck, Tracy > > fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, > banana, > > dates, and coconut. He loved it, but started crying and said that > the shake > > was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this > shake. > > Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly > what he is > > feeling? When I would give him carrot juice, he would say that the > carrot > > juice was hurting his mouth too. Both of these drinks never bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Did you use ice? Could it have been the temperature or texture of the drink that bothered him? Did he have any other symptoms? (Rash, hives, stomache ache, headache?) My mouth tingles when I have an allergic reaction to food (along with other symptoms) Has your son had any or all of these ingredients in the past without trouble? Angela , <admartin@e...> wrote: > I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, > dates, and coconut. He loved it but started crying and said that the shake > was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. > Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is > feeling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 , <admartin@e...> wrote: > Not sure if this was meant to be posted again or it slipped in by mistake. Anyway, my boys went to the allergist the other day (both have mild asthma). I mentioned that my older one told me that sometimes the inside of his mouth gets itchy and sore, but he's never told me about it when it's happening, so I don't have any clue what it's related to. The dr told me that people can have " cross allergies " . If you are allergic to birch trees, for example, you may get an itchy, painful mouth if you eat apples with the skin. There are several that act like that, I can't remember the " medical " term for it. But she said it is not a true allergy to apples. Peace, Laura I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, banana, > dates, and coconut. He loved it but started crying and said that the shake > was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this shake. > Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly what he is > feeling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 I also sometimes get a sore or itchy mouth from my steriod inhaler even though I rinse my mouth well after taking it. Some foods will bother me when my mouth is inflammed from the inhaler. Jacqueline - " progressive7862 " <allens717 Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:01 AM Re: Need help in identifying food culprit > , <admartin@e...> wrote: > > > Not sure if this was meant to be posted again or it slipped in by > mistake. Anyway, my boys went to the allergist the other day (both > have mild asthma). I mentioned that my older one told me that > sometimes the inside of his mouth gets itchy and sore, but he's > never told me about it when it's happening, so I don't have any clue > what it's related to. The dr told me that people can have " cross > allergies " . If you are allergic to birch trees, for example, you may > get an itchy, painful mouth if you eat apples with the skin. There > are several that act like that, I can't remember the " medical " term > for it. But she said it is not a true allergy to apples. > > Peace, > Laura > > > I fixed my 3.5 year old son a soy shake by blending soy milk, tofu, > banana, > > dates, and coconut. He loved it but started crying and said that > the shake > > was hurting his mouth. This has happened at least twice with this > shake. > > Does anyone know what might be causing him discomfort and exactly > what he is > > feeling? > > > > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 In a message dated 6/23/2004 9:22:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, allens717 writes: my boys went to the allergist the other day (both have mild asthma). I mentioned that my older one told me that sometimes the inside of his mouth gets itchy and sore, but he's never told me about it when it's happening, so I don't have any clue what it's related to. The dr told me that people can have " cross allergies " . If you are allergic to birch trees, for example, you may get an itchy, painful mouth if you eat apples with the skin. There are several that act like that, I can't remember the " medical " term for it. But she said it is not a true allergy to apples. Laura, Several things came to mind after reading your post. First one is,reactions after eating fruits or veggies many times have to do with reactions to pesticide residue on the produce. Apples being especially suspect. Asthma is an allergic reaction. It can be sensitivity to environment or food. Have you looked at homeopathy for your children's asthma? It works so much better than western allergy treatments. I speak from personal experience. I used to get allergy shots and take meds. When I changed to a vegan diet and used homeopathic remedies, the allergies dissapeared. Since studying alternative therapies myself and working in the wellness field, I see so many people with all different allergic reactions. There is also NAET to treat allergies. Write me if you want more info. Peace, Laura (in MD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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