Yes, reading your most recent reply .. food sensitivity/allergy is the first thing that came to my mind. Typical symptoms occur within an hour of eating an offending foodstuff, and include increased pulse rate, sensation of palpitations, flushed red face and possibly also the extremities. Blood pressure may go up as well. Wheat is the biggest culprit, with cow milk dairy, corn and soy following close behind. You could try eliminating those foods from your diet for a few weeks to see if it makes a difference.

MSG (monosodium glutamate) may cause similar symptoms, and can be hidden in foods you least expect .. it's not always an additive. MSG is a natural by-product of soy-salt and wheat-salt fermentation. So soy sauces, even natural tamari, miso, veggie burgers .. these all contain MSG.

There's more helpful information to be found at about.com's Allergy Information pages.

As Lisa stated though, you need to work closely with your personal health care provider to sort out these problems and develop a plan that's suitable for you. Good luck and good health to you.


Doreen