I have a severe allergy to chocolate. When I last consumed it, I developed bladder infections and suicidal tendencies! Needless to say, I haven't touched chocolate since I discovered the source of my problems! Remember, not all allergic symptoms are the typical stuffy nose, sneezing variety. Any problematic symptom can be caused by allergy. Monitor your symptoms for a few days after experimenting with a possible allergen intake. Also, while experimenting with a possible new allergen, try to keep your exposure to other allergens minimal. Allergic symptoms usually subside within a few days after the allergen is withdrawn. In a few cases the symptoms will last six weeks after the allergen has been removed; in some cases, the negative change is permanent! Jill
