The symptoms can be similar to other illnesses, but I’ve tried to sort out symptoms ranging from initial salicylate exposure to prolonged exposure that I currently personally experience, or have experienced prior to discovering that I had a salicylate intolerance and while chronically ill.
Short term immediate exposure
- Red lips
- Clear running nose
- Heart palpitations
- Flush face
- Flush toes
- Acne / Hives (within days)
- Artificial Fatigue
- Indigestion & bloating
- Diarrhea or loose bowel movements
- Mucus producing bowel movements
//Can also include//
Mid-term exposures
- Migraine-like headaches
- Severe indigestion and bloating
- Nasal sores
- Neck/Back aches
- Hand tremors
- Nervous system twitches
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
//Can also include//
Long term exposure
- Extreme diarrhea
- Colitis bleeding
- Skin rashes
- Extreme fatigue
- Brain Fog, artificial anxiety / depression
- Vision problems
- Swelling in knees
- Constant joint pain and migraines
References for clinical descriptions of salicylate intolerance symptoms
