Anyone heard of chicken allergy?

I have the same problem. Gives me diarrea and joint pain,UTI, itchy eyes,cough, and stomache pain. Just can't eat chicken

No, its not in your head. I just found out with skin testing that my delayed effect allergies in my intestines react to chicken, pork, turkey and beef. Peas, carrots, and wheat are small traces, but still affects how my food is being digested. I also have IBS and I'm not that old. Im actually in my late 20's but still mid 20's. Still testing foods, but its a pain. Hang in there. I just realized your message is over a year old. So I hope people understand that Intestines react too with foods too.

I have reactions to chicken, too. But here’s the kicker: I have the same reaction to chicken that I have to the antibiotic CIPRO, an antibiotic frequently used in chickens. CIPRO is a fluoroquinolone, a rather dangerous class of antibiotics that should be reserved for antibiotic-resistant infections, but is doled out like candy and also fed to livestock. When I last took CIPRO, I got tingling hands and feet and burning skin that persisted for weeks after discontinuing the drug. The same thing happens when I eat chicken. I get tingling hands and feet and burning skin, the same reaction I have to the antibiotic CIPRO. Other common reactions to CIPRO include insomnia, nightmares, stomach upset, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, eczema-like rash, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, blurred vision, nervousness, anxiety. I’ve noticed several people in this blog have listed these symptoms in association with eating chicken, and I’m wondering if it’s the antibiotic (despite claims of antibiotic free chicken). I would have never made the connection between my reaction to chicken (especially chicken breasts) and the antibiotic if I hadn’t experienced the same reaction when taking the drug.

I've had a severe egg and poultry allergy since I was very little it makes going out for dinner VERY hard as I swell up if someone touches egg or poultry and then my food so to all people without allergies APPRECIATE IT I've never had a cake or chicken in my life

I am 68. I noticed a reaction to chicken when I was in my early 30's, when we would go out to eat and several of us would order the same thing but I would be the only one to get sick. There was a tightness in my chest which I thought was heartburn and then stomach upset. We would have to rush home. But I could eat turkey. I saw on a cooking show that different poultry has different enzymes so maybe that's why. I was in a health food store and we were discussing the blood type diet and when I said I had B blood type, the clerk said to me you can't eat chicken, right. And now I'm having difficulty with eggs and dairy.

My next door neighbor is also allergic to chicken but other poultry, as well. What are the odds that two neighbors would have similar allergies?. He always asks what ingredients are in the soup? Chicken meatballs, chicken broth. People do look at you like you're crazy when you mention it. And yes, chicken pepperoni in pizza. Who'd of thought it.

I could eat chicken up until I was 45 years old. I am now 49 and found out last Friday. I can't eat anything chicken-related (broth or meat) and if I do, anywhere from 2-8 hours later I am experiencing excruciating bursitis in one or both hips, elbow, and pain in other joints usually bilateral. The abdominal pain, hives and diarrhea (sometimes with hematuria (blood) in urine and stools) lasts from 2-4 hours and then a migraine will last 3-4 days. I had a hysterectomy for endometriosis and experienced early menopause which seems to have triggered the chicken allergy and now I have allergies to mold, grass, and ragweed. So much for buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing (mold and chicken with a side of hives). I was tested by an allergist Medical Doctor using a skin prick methods. I also took an ALCAT test (not recognized by traditional allergists) and the results were similar to the chicken and egg yolk sensitivities.
I was diagnosed with ADHD, Fibromyalgia, and IBS. I had my gallbladder removed in my 30’s, so I had trouble really trying to find out what was the sources of my various skin, bowel and joint illness. After a while my doctors and family were treating me like I was a hypochondriac. I was miserable and actually scared to eat anything but marshmallows- but started getting hives even worse- thinking that at any moment I could have an embarrassing episode at work or on travel. I have halted my career trying to reduce stress -it was is an allergy to chicken- not gluten or wheat. Interestingly, for me bananas cause a similar reaction but I did not test positive for any allergic reaction to bananas. Folks, get allergy tested by an Allergist Medical Doctor and know for certain- yes it was painful needles and pin pricks (insurance covered) and consider ALCAT for sensitivities and yes that was expensive ($400-$1,000) but you must be your own advocate. Knowing beats guessing! Yes chicken is in sauces, gelatin (marshmallows, jello & possible medicine coatings) soups, frozen dinners, ramen noodle packets, lunch meat, sausages, hotdogs, and meatballs, bullion (often chicken), potato chips (flavored), crackers (flavored), chicken fat in all forms of lard for frying potatoes etc. Be extra careful and explain and teach others to help keep you well. Tell restaurants or cooks that you are requesting a vegan menu and then add steak or fish- folks get the vegan concept. Be your own citizen scientist! Happy sleuthing- be well!

me too. I can eat all other meats except chicken as it gives me loose motion next day...

I have gotten worse over the years, and every year I think "well maybe today I can try it" and then I go and get KFC and then I get diarrhea and feel nauseous. It's horrible! Even if I buy organic chicken, slow cook it with wine, I still get sick. I love chicken and it's a big sacrifice to not eat it. But I never do. Some day I will find out what the heck is wrong with it, and why I can't eat it.

My friend almost died from a chicken allergy. I too thought this was hard to believe so, i thought he meant the problem was because of antibiotics the chicken was given.

I have always been allergic to poultry. Chicken, turkey, duck,etc. It constricts my throat and I gasp for air. I can touch it, cook it, even eat eggs, but can't eat it. Not allergic to anything else. When I was a kid at the family reunions they said it was in my head, but after being fed a turkey hotdog, they realized it wasn't.

I too am alergic to chicken and most fruits and vegetables milk soft cheeses eggs turkey seem to be ok makes a real challenge on my diet these things cause me to have migraines among other sytems also take many melds with side affects so don't fell alone good luck and thanks for lissening

I have had the same problem for the past 20 years. We do not raise nor feed the chickens the same way, as they use to.. I can only eat Foster Farm's and organic, free range poultry only. I do not know the reason and I have not inquired with Best Foods Mayonnaise; as to why they changed from standard chicken eggs to free range. They have the data about the millions like us who can't no longer tollerate poultry of any kind. It is in the chicken feed. Try free range organic.

I was visiting a friend and it was brought to my attention that I was never I'll when I ate the organic chicken from Fresh Market. So, to answer your quiry, yes I realie it's the chicken that made me ill all these years. My friend in the UK told me that they won't import American chicken. The wellbeing of their population is more important than corporate greed.

I have a severe allergic reaction to eating chicken meat and have not eaten chicken for many years. My symptoms have included: passing out, vomiting, diarrhea, swollen throat, trouble breathing, severe headache starting a base of skull and being unwell for a few days after the event. Even though I am very careful to avoid chicken meat, I have unfortunately come in contact with food that has been prepared on the same surface as chicken (kitchen bench, pan, grill, deep fryers etc). Chicken stock in sauces has been a real problem, as it is not recognised by waiters, cooks or chefs as containing chicken when you let them know that you are allergic to chicken meat. Most chefs take care to cook my food in a separate pan. If I get a negative attitude from them, I refuse to eat there. My husband has found me passed out and wedged between our toilet and bath tub twice and has to try and get me to regain consciousness. I know carry strong antihistamine everywhere I go just in case. Be aware not to drive though. However, if you are anything like me, you certainly would not be in a state to drive. Last week, my doctor has suggested that in future I am to call an ambulance after having another episode after dining out. I did speak with the head waiter, but somehow I managed eat something that was contaminated. Not hard when to do when it is a smorgasbord. Sauce perhaps? I have made a decision to not consume any sauces in future.