Originally Posted by mzsooz
My allergist explained that the protein in a lot of the melons and vegetables are the same as in ragweed. So if you react to ragweed you will react to these. I'm allergic to ragweed and also
all melons
cucumbers
green peppers
and many others. I can eat the vegetables cooked because the dr said the cooking destroys the protein.
Ditto, I also know that if I eat enough of the offending raw vegetable eventually I will quit itching. Something about acclimating to it so says the doc.