HELP! 2 days after starting protein drinks 1 week before my surgery up to today I have been itching like crazy. I have been to the Dr 3 times, thinking it was an allergic reaction to a bug bite, allergic reaction to the tape they used for the IV in the hospital & lastly, cellulitis. I have been given a Solu-Medrol shot, 2 prednisone packs, a rochephin shot, 3 prednisone tabs & have used hydrocortisone cream, benedryl tablets, Benedryl ointment & benedryl spray-NOTHING has helped. I am starting to think I am allergic to the whey in the protein shakes as I read online that that can happen. Has anyone out there had this happen to them? I am trying eggwhite protein powder for a few days to see if the itching stops. My only problem with it is it is low in protein (16 g for 1/4 c) & I tried to mix it into my soup & when I nuked it, it sort of cooked...liked a souflle :-( I don't drink milk or almond milk so mixing it with that is out of the question. I start the pureed phase on Wed. so I am hoping I can mix it with something else. Suggestions would be welcome!!!

HELP! 2 days after starting Protein drinks 1 week before my surgery up to today I have been itching like crazy. I have been to the Dr 3 times, thinking it was an allergic reaction to a bug bite, allergic reaction to the tape they used for the IV in the hospital & lastly, cellulitis. I have been given a Solu-Medrol shot, 2 prednisone packs, a rochephin shot, 3 prednisone tabs & have used hydrocortisone cream, benedryl tablets, Benedryl ointment & benedryl spray-NOTHING has helped. I am starting to think I am allergic to the whey in the Protein shakes as I read online that that can happen. Has anyone out there had this happen to them? I am trying eggwhite Protein Powder for a few days to see if the itching stops. My only problem with it is it is low in protein (16 g for 1/4 c) & I tried to mix it into my soup & when I nuked it, it sort of cooked...liked a souflle :-( I don't drink milk or almond milk so mixing it with that is out of the question. I start the pureed phase on Wed. so I am hoping I can mix it with something else. Suggestions would be welcome!!!

If you turn out not to be allergic, and if you had gallblader problems you might look into testing for Cholestasis which is a liver problem. Not trying to scare you but itching is a symptom................

While I was on my liquid stage, I had a couple of bad allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis reaction, throat closing, itching. This happened right while I was drinking a protein drink. The second time it happened, I called my allergist. He said I probably have a pure milk allergy which is what whey is made of. But, I finally figured it out on my own. This only happened when I took my Omeprazole (Prilosec) while I was drinking my protein shake. I spent a week just like you freaking out about how I was going to get my protein in, walking around the store trying to figure out what I was going to drink without killing myself. I quit taking the Omeprazole and have never had another problem. I drink protein every morning in my coffee and have never had a reaction again. So, if you are on an acid reducer/reflux pill (which is common after the surgery) don't take it while you are drinking a protein shake. Hope this helps. Probably saved my life.

Jrr-it is definitely the whey as I am only itching about 1% of the time now. My Dr had said to give it til Mon. so it should be totally gone by then.

ereneeh-I have never had problems with acid reflux or heartburn. That is why my Dr was surprised I had a large hernia. he fixed it while in there. I still have no heartburn at all so I know it isn't that as I am not on any meds for it. I bought a vegetable Protein at Vitamin Shoppe on the recommendation of an employee (he drinks it) but I didn't like it-it actually made me nauseous so i took it back today, got store credit & bought one called Harmonizer. Instead of going with chocolate, I am trying vanilla so I can add stuff to it, like berries, etc. I hope this works as I am so frustrated. Thanks for all of your comments/suggestions.

The jay Robbs egg white protein powder unflavored is good to mix in shakes, yogurt, oatmeal etc.

I do not even taste it.

You might try it and see if you like it

leeofmeismore-does it mix well? I tried another brand of eggwhite powder & it totally sucked when it came to mixing it with anything....

It mixed well for me...I didn't use an entire scoop each time... just enough to be able to blend with whatever I'm eatting i.e. oatmeal,yogurt, soup...

Also use it in shakes with skim milk and fruit usually strawberries and banana.