Bad experiences while eating something you've always liked.

[medtran49]

Citric acid isnt made from citrus fruit any more and you dont get swollen lips from then, because the body makes it own citric acid on a regular basis.

Commercially made citric acid is used in many foods, particularly things like strawberry glazes. It is made from a mold and corn is used in production, both of which can cause symptoms such as Roadfix had. You might want to check literature before making blanket statements....

 

[CakePoet]

Well mold seldom causes swollen lips. At least that what my doctor told me and I am allergic to mold. Also the citric acid should be purified to the point of nothing else but citric acid and no mold spores.

 

[GotGarlic]

My mouth was swollen when I woke up this morning like if someone had punched me. I'm pretty sure it was the cheese cake I had last night. I took some Benydryl. I've never had this reaction from eating cheese cake before....

Are you taking any new medication? That happened to my husband once - it was a side effect from an antibiotic.

 

[Dawgluver]

Hm. Strawberries are a fairly common allergen. The glaze as med explained might also be the culprit. I think we've diagnosed roadfix.

Angelina Jolie is a beautiful woman, you could have done worse, roadfix!

 

[roadfix]

Are you taking any new medication? That happened to my husband once - it was a side effect from an antibiotic.

No, I'm not taking any meds. Anyway, my lips gradually returned to their normal size after about 12 hours.... I had trouble singing in the shower yesterday...

 

[medtran49]

No, I'm not taking any meds. Anyway, my lips gradually returned to their normal size after about 12 hours.... I had trouble singing in the shower yesterday...

Just please be careful. Next time it could be the same thing, or it could be a LOT worse reaction.

Is the trouble singing a new thing, or old? Remember the hold joke that was something about playing the piano? It was a before and after thing. I'm terrible with jokes and can't remember them or tell them well either.

 

[CharlieD]

...Is that something from your homeland...?

Yes. The crayfish we used to catch back in the old country was the size of a medium lobster. It is a different species than what is sold here in the store and it did have unpleasant smell when cooked, unless Dill was used.

 

[CakePoet]

Go and check roadfix, if it strawberries or the fungicide ( yes common stuff on strawberries) you are allergic too.