I have a broken heart...

I bought a big ol' bag of Flax Meal. I've been using it for breakfast, and I've been having a problem with constitpation so I thought it was really great.

I love everything about it. The smell. The irregular shape of the grains. The taste, mixed with butter, Splenda, and Vanilla.

I think I'm allergic to it. I have broken out into HIVES all over my face, arms, legs and neck. I couldn't even go to work, and my doctor has me on Prednizone (sp)! It seems to be helping.

He doesn't know where the rash is coming from, but I hope it's not the Flax. I just started eating it about the same time the rash developed... but we also went camping this weekend, so that is also a possibility.

Has anyone else had this problem?
Do tell.

Did it help with your constipation??? If it didn't why don't you just give it up and just try some other alternatives.

well, it didn't help with the constipation... but I actually like the taste of it. I have a whole bag...
that's not the point though. I'm just worried that I'm allergic to it.
Even if it doesn't help my bowels, it still taste good.