alergic symptoms titanium dioxide

[lolapia]

Hi, I have done a blood test - I'm alergic of dioxine Titanium ! What are the clinical symptoms of this kind of allergy ?
Thanks for your help

[LakeGeorgeLady]

Well I'm glad I found this group. I too thought is was some freak alone with some weird topical reactions to something unknown. A couple of months ago I was told I have an allergy to Lanolin and Black rubber. I have confirmed the black rubber. I don't know what the Lanolin does to me but I am also having reactions to something in soap and shampoos. I have been trying to figure out what is common to both. Many things are but just yesterday I found a the connection of Titanium Dioxide. One of the items only had 5 ingredants with titanium dioxide being one. I don't think I have any reaction to it if I eat it. This reaction happens when I touch it and then touch my face or eye area. It will itch like crazy, turn red and than feel like there are rocks in my eye, or it puffs up like a balloon and I can't see because it is so swollen. I am not sure if it is Titanium Dioxide, but is giving me another thing to research. Thanks for giving me some ideas and I'm sure I will be back to this site for help.

[westeagle]

I have acid reflux and seem to be allergic to all proton pump inhibitors an other medicines. I am suspicious of Titanium  Dioxide because I was also having symptoms from Zyrtec pill form. Congestion in my throat lungs and post nasal drip. I switch to Zyrtec liquid gels and it went away. Liquid gels do not have Titanium Dioxide. I can not find a PPI without it. Does anyone know of one? Pepcid  EZ chews do not but they are going off the market.            

[Moomai]

Hi

I'm not sure if I have allergies to Titanium Dioxide, but I'm going to try to focus on it. Since I began having some unexplainable rashes (bumpy skin and more dry lines) and itchiness on my face and neck its still on going. I thought it was winter dryness but I still can't stop it even with a lot of lotion all day and its the same in summer. But when all this started 6 months ago, was when I started to use sunscreen more consistently and topped it over with make up and blush on. I used to also take syn-thyroid and stopped a few months earlier (doctor okay-ed it afterwards) due to unexplainable dryness. One other thing of concern to me is that we have a steaming iron that the face of it is coated with titanium dioxide (we were trying to avoid non-stick type products)- wondering if that would contribute too. I am not sure what to do right now except for not use sunscreen- maybe do a test too?

[chattgirl413]

Bless your heart! and Yes, I have the same reaction to any thing that goes on my face with Titanium Dioxide in it! The area around my eyes swells, turns bright red, get very hot and itches. I have to wear an icepack, then days later all the skin begins to peel off. It's not a pretty sight! I ordered some titanium free makeup (eyeliner and mascara) off an internet site last week. I seem to be ok with that - but I am fearful anytime I put anything on my face. Today, my face reacted to a vitamin e oil - so now I assume I am allergic to topical vit e. I have never reacted to titanium dioxide in foods (not that I have recognized, anyway)  LIZ

[Jake257]

Hello my friends,
I was so happy to find this site also.  I have had MCS for about 14 years now, due to a chemical poisoning at work. Yes, I went through the whole you are crazy thing !!! Went to about 1000 drs. Toxicologists, did chelation, changed my whole way of life, etc etc.
Lately I have been diagnose with Interstitial Cystitis, the Dr. put me on Elavil for pain and to relax my bladder, I took one pill and woke up the next day with eyes swollen shut and the whole allergy thing going on. I called the Doc and he changed my meds to Pamelor, woke the next morning, same thing !!! I was so disappointed because the meds worked for my Cystitis but left me looking and feeling like a swollen up freak.
Today I was determined to find out what I was allergic to in these meds, the only ingredient that is the same in both of them is Titanium Dioxide.  I came to this conclusion by taking each of the meds one more time, I took one after washing off the dye (which I initially thought I was allergic to ) and the other a capsule, I took the powder out of the capsule and took it. That ruled out the dye issue.
I also cannot take Oxy, or some other meds.  Now I will go about checking all the things that have been bothering me and make a list. For many year I thought I was an alien from another planet because of all my allergies.
I want to add, I did 5 years of chelation and detox when I first got sick, the only way I can even make it in life right now is by watching EVERY single thing I eat, drink, where I go, and control my environment completely.  I am also allergic to ALL perfumes, Dyes, cleaners, scents, newsprint, new books, sulfites, artificial anything, msg, aspartame, you name it and I am probably allergic to it. There are a lot of good books out there to help people like us and also a lot of good MCS places to go on the web.
Good luck everyone, and, dont ever feel like you are alone,We are in this together.
Always remember, we are sane and sensitive,  !!!!
Lizzy Jake.

[ania630]

Hey guys! I already wrote here but probably little bit different topic. After placing titanium implant in my mouth I had swollen joints, problems with walking, and lots of diferent problems... after 1 year battling with doctors - rheumtologist, family doctor, dentist, emergency doctor I have found my answer - I am allergic to Titanium dioxide and i am going to take out the implant. all the prvious urine and blood tests didn't show anything. You can do Melisa test if you live in US, they will send your blood to Canada for testing, I did it, and can recommend. Simply go to Melisa website. Wish you all best, I am excited I will have my life back soon!!!!!!