My boyfriend suffered from his first attack the night I moved in with him. That's right, I move in and make him sick to his stomach. He's tried to tell me it was the cashews...
Kendall, as in your case, it attacked him completely by surprise, although I guess perhaps the stress of having to make room for me in his house may have added to it. Has anyone heard that stress can be a factor? I think so, since his subsequent attacks (not nearly as bad) all seem to occur when visiting my family...
He's avoiding the nuts/popcorn thing but there have been a few attacks with no clear culprit. The mom of one of my band mates must avoid lettuce. Makes no sense and yet Spaw knows to avoid cabbage.
I think the trick is to stay in tune with your body and learn to recognize the very beginnings before the infection really sets in. Then diet is critical.
If humor can help, then this thread and so many others on mudcat surely will help. I'm laughing while sympathizing. Good thoughts to you all.
Emily B