So on the way to work I started itching. I had a few little prickles after my shower -- nothing bad, but noticeable. I went outside and got cold, then I got in the car and turned the heat on and I got warm, and my right thigh started itching like crazy. There was a little bit going on in other areas, but the right thigh seemed to be the focal point today. So I figured the coconut was probably what did me in. The problem is that, because it happened on the way to work, I had already packed my lunch, and guess what I packed? Yep, leftover coconut chicken. So lunch time came and I had a choice to make.
I had cantaloupe for breakfast and I felt fine, but by lunchtime I was hungry. I had brought a small side salad with some raspberry-dill dressing I had made, and I ate that first to take the edge off. But I was still hungry and I have to work my second job today, so I knew it would be a long time until dinner. The coconut chicken was the only protein I had brought. So I basically picked the chicken and a few of the kelp noodles out and ate that, but left the bulk of it to see how I did. Not good. Within a half hour of eating it, I now have bloating, vertigo, and blurred vision. Also, my throat is really scratchy and my face is clogged up again. Dammit!
Oh well, I knew coconut was questionable for me, but tried it out because it was on the safe list and because I needed a change of flavors. I'm going to have to test the kelp noodles separately to make sure they're not a problem, but no more coconut milk. I might challenge it again when I get to the reintroduction phase, but for now it's definitely out.
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