Has anyone had an allergic reaction to fenugreek?... - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

7 for now · 11-25-2012, 11:22 PM

I was desperate to up my milk supply for my preemie. I got some fenugreek and started that Friday night. I have been doing 3 capsules three times a day. I have the maple smell to my urine. But the last 2 times I have taken them I have broke out in hives. They itch like crazy and appear first on my back then face and tummy. Then all in my scalp. I am stopping it but have never heard of an allergy to it. Everything I have read said an allergy is rare. I am at a loss here.

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vmomma · 11-26-2012, 08:13 AM

I don't get hives with it, but my face itches horribly. I don't take it anymore. Sorry!

firemommaof1 · 11-26-2012, 08:45 AM

I would probably say cut back a little. I take 4 or 5 capsules a day. Maybe your taking to many?

**l_Kimmie_l** · 11-26-2012, 09:16 AM

Sounds like you allergic. Cutting back will not help if it is a true allergy. I would stop taking it and see if you still are breaking out. That way you know for sure. Maybe try domperidone instead to up your supply. I have to take reglan to keep mine up there.

11-25-2012, 11:22 PM	#1
7 for now Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,822 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Has anyone had an allergic reaction to fenugreek?... I was desperate to up my milk supply for my preemie. I got some fenugreek and started that Friday night. I have been doing 3 capsules three times a day. I have the maple smell to my urine. But the last 2 times I have taken them I have broke out in hives. They itch like crazy and appear first on my back then face and tummy. Then all in my scalp. I am stopping it but have never heard of an allergy to it. Everything I have read said an allergy is rare. I am at a loss here. Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum __________________ Homeschooling, cd'ing, bwearing, bfeeding, delaying/selectively vaxing, non-circing, PT Nurse mama to: 6 beautiful princesses and 3 handsome princes V-20, G-18, E-13, S-10, C-8, J-6, S-3, J-2, J-30 weeker 11-17-12 Yes, We know what causes it!!

11-26-2012, 08:13 AM	#2
vmomma Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 5,476 Ratings: 140 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Has anyone had an allergic reaction to fenugreek?... I don't get hives with it, but my face itches horribly. I don't take it anymore. Sorry! __________________ MELISSA, PT Baby RN/Wanna be WAHM Married to Ryan MOMMY TO 25 weeker, VIOLET RAINE 4-13-09,and Juliet Coral 5-15-12

11-26-2012, 08:45 AM	#3
firemommaof1 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: By the Blue Lake Posts: 5,668 Ratings: 460 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Has anyone had an allergic reaction to fenugreek?... I would probably say cut back a little. I take 4 or 5 capsules a day. Maybe your taking to many? __________________ * Sage * ~ Married to my handsome man who still makes my heart skip a beat after 11 years! Mama to My Warrior Son~ 8/19/03 and My Little Mermaid DD~ 5/14/07 Sweet Baby Cally 5/23/11 Expecting someone new June 2014

11-26-2012, 09:16 AM	#4
l_Kimmie_l Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 12,584 Ratings: 293 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Has anyone had an allergic reaction to fenugreek?... Sounds like you allergic. Cutting back will not help if it is a true allergy. I would stop taking it and see if you still are breaking out. That way you know for sure. Maybe try domperidone instead to up your supply. I have to take reglan to keep mine up there. __________________ Kimmie's Lunar Fertility Charts and Gender Predictions - Find out your PEAK fertility months & you will most likely conceive! My ISO Jacob 5/10/97 - Rory 5/30/08 - Quinn 8/21/09 - Finnegan 4/11/12

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