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Jennifer Roussin

Jennifer Roussin

Newbie
Hello, I loved kava until I became allergic to it. The last time I used it, by 6 hours later I was itching all over, my face was red, swollen, and covered in hives. I also had hives on my back and chest. It was horrible. Thank God it went away in just a couple days! Now I have this kava on my hands I can't use. I have several unopened brand new packets. I got it from Gourmet Hawaiian Kava. I contacted them several days ago, but haven't heard back. Anyone have their phone number?

Jennifer
 
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Bluesjunky

Kava Curious
Is this something that can just randomly happen? I've been using kava on and off for years and have never had such a reaction, but the thought of one gives me a little pause--at least until I make my next batch and just can't resist :) Nevertheless, what would cause somebody who had never had any issues to suddenly break out in hives like that? Sounds a little scary and I'm sorry you experienced that.
 
chandra

chandra

Kava Enthusiast
It's possible to develop an allergy to anything at any time. My limited understanding is that a switch gets flipped in your body and your body thinks that the substance is harmful, so it produces histamine and causes the allergic reaction. I have outgrown many allergies thank goodness. When I was a child I broke out in hives on a regular basis. I still have allergies, but I haven't had an er visit from them in years, which is a huge step in the right direction. Are you completely sure that it was the kava? Nothing new in your diet or that you came into contact with?
 
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