 Chlorinated water
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I have a negative reaction when I consume foods containing MSG, sulfites (found in wine, salad bars, dried fruit), sodium benzoate (preservative), red wine, cheese, bananas, chocolate, even a small amount of alcohol, garlic, or onions.
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When I drink caffeine I feel wired up, and also experience an increase in joint and muscle aches or have hypoglycemic symptoms (anxiety, palpitations, sweating, dizziness).
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I regularly consume any of the following substances or medications:
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Acid-blocking drugs (Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid, Prilosec, Prevacid)
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Hormone-modulating medications in pills, patches, or creams (birth-control pills, estrogen, progesterone, prostate medication)
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Ibuprofen or naproxen
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Medications for colitis, Crohn’s disease, recurrent headaches, allergy symptoms, nausea, diarrhea, or indigestion
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I have had jaundice (turning yellow) for any reason or I have been told I have Gilbert’s syndrome (an elevation of a liver test called bilirubin).
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I have a history of any of the following conditions:
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Breast cancer
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Smoking-induced lung cancer
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