Hi John, since your post was quite long, this is the part to which I am responding,<<I read that food allergies or intolerances can cause significant stomach trouble (pain, excessive trips to the stall, etc.). I also read that food allergies can cause fluid retention and edema>>. I agree. I have an intolerance for dairy products and they affect me this way. Even with the Lactaid I have excessive gas and swelling in the summer. So, yes there's a lot to be said for food allergens and I hope you will give us an update after your visit and results. I believe you may be in for a long time of testing, eliminating one type of food after another. I suspect wheat, gluten etc. I know how bloated I feel after eating spaghetti, bread products or similar. [my favorite!!!] Don't know what effect all of this has on red ear, but maybe we're honing in on something here. Keep us informed, OK? God bless, J
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Hi John, since your post was quite long, this is the part to which I am responding,<<I read that food allergies or intolerances can cause significant stomach trouble (pain, excessive trips to the stall, etc.). I also read that food allergies can cause fluid retention and edema>>.
I agree. I have an intolerance for dairy products and they affect me this way. Even with the Lactaid I have excessive gas and swelling in the summer. So, yes there's a lot to be said for food allergens and I hope you will give us an update after your visit and results. I believe you may be in for a long time of testing, eliminating one type of food after another. I suspect wheat, gluten etc. I know how bloated I feel after eating spaghetti, bread products or similar. [my favorite!!!]
Don't know what effect all of this has on red ear, but maybe we're honing in on something here. Keep us informed, OK? God bless, J
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I forgot to mention that I have migraines as well.