Saturday, June 20, 2009
Bananas Making my ears itch
Does anyone else relate to this?
As a kid, bananas were a staple in our house. My mom would always bring home fresh ones from the store, and I'd devour them in no time. Fast forward 20 years, and bananas still taste just as good, but here's the catch – every time I eat them now, my ears start itching uncontrollably. I've never bothered to look up what might be causing this bizarre reaction. Describing the sensation is nearly impossible, and people think I'm losing my mind. Sure, there's a history of psychological disorders in my family, but come on, I'm not crazy... am I? If anyone can relate to this, please share your experiences.
Resonse:
It sounds like you might be experiencing a unique reaction to bananas, potentially related to an allergic response or sensitivity. While it's not common for bananas to cause inner ear itching specifically, food allergies and sensitivities can manifest in various ways and can develop or change over time.
If you're experiencing discomfort after eating bananas, it's worth considering consulting with a healthcare professional, such as an allergist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. They can help determine if there's a specific allergy or sensitivity at play and provide guidance on managing your symptoms.
It's essential to take care of your health and well-being, and seeking medical advice can provide clarity and potentially offer solutions to alleviate your discomfort. You're not alone in experiencing unusual reactions to food, and it's always better to address concerns with the help of qualified professionals.
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I googled "bananas make my ears itch" and your blogged popped up! Hahaha no you're not crazy. They do the same thing to me. I loved them too when I was little, but as I got older I developed an allergy to bananas and watermelon. Not a fan of watermelon, but I recently tried to start eating bananas again and got the same 'ole result, itchy inner ears!!! So no, you're not crazy. :)
ReplyDeleteHAH, they make my inner ears / the roof of my mouth itch something crazy. It's actually "fleshy" fruits in general (not sure how else to describe it)... bananas, cantaloupe, other melons, etc.
ReplyDeleteI use to have the exact same problem. Itch so bad in the ears that I wanted to shove an icepick in my ears. Whats crazy is that after having this problem for years, it just simply went away.
ReplyDeleteits called oral allergy syndrome.... i have the same thing. my ears itch, throat itches, and the top of my mouth itches... horrible feeling. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_allergy_syndrome
ReplyDeleteHaha I, too, have grown up with people thinking that's a crazy symptom. After 2 bananas my throat would start to swell. Now people think I'm crazy because I say I ate so many bananas that my allergy went away.
ReplyDeleteHaha! You're obviously not crazy since I just googled "bananas making my ear itch" and your blog was one of the results, just like the other comment said. I had no idea I was allergic!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I am so happy to hear that I am not the only individual being attacked by bananas, nectarines, and Sun chips. My ears and throat felt as if they were being eaten from the inside out! Sun chips and Doritos is even worse, for my throat swells and swallowing becomes almost impossible. Well, I guess I will discontinue all of these items from my future diet. Thank you all for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fricking funny I was talking to my daughter about eating foods and how they make your body react. Ice Cream makes me cough bad. I try to eat bananas when I can keep them in our house because of muscle spasms but they make my ears itch so bad and my daughter laughed at me like I was crazy. So I told her and my husband I was going to google it because I am not the only crazy one out there, lol!
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm not thr only one
ReplyDeleteAnyone that posted in the comments have a reaction to Skittle or Starbursts? When I eat them my face sweats. I wanted to see if there is a connection to that and the banana itchy ears people.
ReplyDeleteWtf no one had a cure or explaination beside syndrome man up there?
ReplyDeleteWtf no one had a cure or explaination beside syndrome man up there?
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I put a banana in my mouth, my lips, tongue and ears start itching like crazy.. I also, have a seasonal allergy to ragweed and there's a connection with the pollen and bananas which causes this reaction. Benadryl to the rescue if the itching lasts too long.. I also used to be able to eat bananas all of the time until a few years ago, the itching drives me crazy now!!
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I put a banana in my mouth, my lips, tongue and ears start itching like crazy.. I also, have a seasonal allergy to ragweed and there's a connection with the pollen and bananas which causes this reaction. Benadryl to the rescue if the itching lasts too long.. I also used to be able to eat bananas all of the time until a few years ago, the itching drives me crazy now!!
ReplyDeleteLol...i thought it was imagining the symtoms. So glad im not alone with itchy ears & throat caused by banana !!
ReplyDeleteSame here I can't eat them without my ears or throat itching badly....
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ReplyDeleteFound this today...
ReplyDeleteSo when a pollen allergic person eats a fruit with a structurally similar protein, they may experience intense itching and burning of the lips, mouth and throat. Occasionally, there is mild swelling as well. This phenomenon is called Oral Allergy Syndrome.
Reading about my partner's allergic reaction to foods caused me to recall my experience with bananas as a child. Deemed to be a nutritious food, my mum would encourage me to eat this fruit. Despite being a fussy eater, I was happy to do so, providing the fruit was not over ripe. Invariably, however, I would experience a sensation either during or just after eating, that I could only describe as an itchiness 'inside my ears.' I would tell my mum, but always her response was one of incredulity, and I think she thought this was just another example of my faddiness. I am fascinated to read now that this is a recognised allergic reaction. Whilst I don't eat a lot of bananas now, when I do, I can't say I experience this same sensation, so it does seem I have grown out of it. Incidentally, I did go on to develop hayfever, albeit not as extreme as some and pretty well managed with anti histamine tablets. So, I support comments that indicate a link between reactions to this fruit and hayfever
ReplyDeleteSo funny! As I was finishing my banana and starting to scratch my inner ear, I thought...does anyone else have this issue or is it in my head? Bananas AND pecans set my ears in motion. Glad to know I'm not crazy and it's a common occurrence. PHEW...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've been noticing it lately, and finally googled itchy ears! I ate one this morning, and almost immediately my throat and ears were itchy. A few hours later, they're slightly itchy. I never know about this, and I'm glad there's a banana support group, hahahahaha! Cheers to good and less itchy health!
ReplyDeleteI've been noticing it lately, and finally googled itchy ears! I ate one this morning, and almost immediately my throat and ears were itchy. A few hours later, they're slightly itchy. I never know about this, and I'm glad there's a banana support group, hahahahaha! Cheers to good and less itchy health!
ReplyDeleteI now have also the inner ear itchiness every time I eat bananas, which has never happened to me before. I feel more like they have genetically changed the bananas we now eat. I will test this by going to another country and eat the bananas there and see if it still gives me the same effect.
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone. I also ate a lot of bananas growing up. At least one a day, sometimes two. It wasn't until my 30's that I started experiencing the inner itch ear right after one bite of a banana. So I gave them up. Interestingly, I can eat banana bread, or any cooked banana. I also have the same reaction to regular almonds, but not Marcono almonds. I've been making smoothies for my husband's breakfast the last 2 years and even a sip of the smoothie with a half banana mixed in makes my ear itchy. Strangely enough, I had a half cup of his smoothie with a full banana this morning and no itch! It's been 30 minutes. So I tested my reaction by eating a half banana just now. Full itch came back. Darn!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/knowledgebase/banana-allergy/
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