Posted by sb417 on February 3, 2004, at 22:20:37
In reply to MAOI diet and Chinese restaurants--any advice?, posted by gardenergirl on February 3, 2004, at 20:30:15
Hi. How "progressive" is the restaurant? There are several in my neighborhood that have "pure," unadorned foods, with no sauces of any kind. You can get steamed chicken and vegetables or steamed vegetables and rice, etc. Many people do not like the thick sauces used in Chinese restaurants, and there are many people who can't tolerate Chinese food, not just those on MAOIs. Many people can't tolerate MSG (monosodium glutamate), which is in many Chinese dishes. Some friends tell me they've ordered dishes, specifically requesting that MSG be omitted, but afterwards they are sure that MSG was not omitted. Why don't you just avoid anything with soy sauce or any sauces? Get a steamed dish with absolutely no fermented foods or sauces. Play it safe. A hypertensive crisis is not a minor nuisance. It is dangerous. Order something safe and bland. If you're really worried, ask your doctor to give you an rx for a fast-acting blood pressure medicine. I can't remember which ones are used now. Nifedipine sounds familiar, but there are probably newer and better ones. It's good to keep a small bottle in your pocketbook.
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