Hazelnut allergy??

[Pinkestdaisy]

I just got back from dinner with my husband and other couples. Hubby and I had hazelnut gelato for dessert, and about 4 min later my body broke out in a sweat, face was super flushed, heart beating fast (hadnt had any alcohol) and many a trip to the bathroom with diarrhea. I don't drink coffee or have hazelnut on a regular basis, but I do take medicine for panic attacks (this was like all the physical symptoms of a PA but none of the mental ones).
Could this be an allergy (happened with on minutes? Maybe just an intolerance? Or just a coincidence?
I'm not allergic to anything else, so this idea is new to me.

Thanks in advance!

[ChitChatNine]

As the mom to a daughter who is anaphylactic to both latex and Class V allergic to Hazelnuts (they cross react) I would see an allergist for testing to be sure.  It's probably likely to be a virus and was coincidental, but I'd want to be certain to know for the future.

Just my two cents,
C~

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

It's unlikely to be an allergic reaction. Looks like you are getting an infection of the bowel, gastroenteritis. In spite of the precautions taken there could be a few lapses, like fruit salad which could harbor countless bacteria. The fruits here are not cooked and so the hands or the utensils used could transfer the infecting agents. Another source could be the drink; the water mixed could be contaminated too. So, take proper precautions to avoid infections and keep yourself properly hydrated by consuming plenty of oral fluids.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.