THE KNOCK

[Mikka1]

I think I had something similar a long time ago though I'm not certain? So yes its plausible I suppose? I would seriously think about cutting down on the heat my friend, this doesn't sound healthy at all. It could be hot spices clinging to your oesophagus, water of course will make it worse. Milk helps apparently.

If its bothered you that long I would call the Docs and get a check up asap frankly. Hope you feel better soon.

[Spice-as-Nice]

My curries don't seem to do that to me - thank god!

I can recall from ages ago when I used to eat much hotter food sitting on the loo the next day feeling really dicky and getting into a cold sweat - it that the sort of thing you mean by the "KNOCK" or is it something else?

No, not the toilet thing. That one ( and the ring of fire ) seems to be a hit and miss afair that i can't fathom.  Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. Doesnt matter how hot or mild the curry was either. No, im'e talking about something completely different . This is not just a rear end thing , this is a whole body experience.

[Mikka1]

Does it happen at other times?

No, not the toilet thing. That one ( and the ring of fire ) seems to be a hit and miss afair that i can't fathom.  Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. Doesnt matter how hot or mild the curry was either. No, im'e talking about something completely different . This is not just a rear end thing , this is a whole body experience.

[PaulP]

Yes it does sound like a trip to the doctor might be advised.

Apart from the ring of fire I haven't heard of many other curry related side effects.
In fact most of the stuff in curries apart from loads of salt and oil are pretty good for you!

[Panpot]

We clearly cant be dishing out medical advice however given some of my other interests it would seem that you consumption of the type of food and drink you are used to may be triggering an obvious overload of toxicity.

A complete detox might best suit and as others are saying a reduction on heat. I posted elsewhere the eating of an apple to deal with acidic reflux and it may be much better than your use of dairy products.

Moderation in all things comes to mind. Good luck with it and if others can shed any light on "The Knock" I hope they post for you. PP

[Spice-as-Nice]

Does it happen at other times?

No, not the toilet thing. That one ( and the ring of fire ) seems to be a hit and miss afair that i can't fathom.  Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. Doesnt matter how hot or mild the curry was either. No, im'e talking about something completely different . This is not just a rear end thing , this is a whole body experience.

NO, it's only now and again with a curry. Rarely it happens with a takeaway. Keep in mind my origonal post. My wife has had the Knock too.  Just a few curries ago ( I was OK with the same curry ) . At the time , she felt so rough she said " im'e never going to have one again" but she has.
No, I don't drink alcohol ( only maybe at a wedding or something like that ) I am insulin dependant diabetic ( but my wife isn't ) but I got the Knock even years ago even before I was diabetic . My son's had the knock a couple of times ( not the ring of fire ) in the past . He got them so bad that he now only has a curry on a Friday or a Saturday so as not to risk having the knock on a workday. Thats not the only reason he limits though , in his case it's the ring of fire jobby that also puts him off.
Googling the typical medicinal uses of "our" spices I find a profusion of information regarding lowering or raising blood pressure , heart rate , dhioretic effects , Turmeric = curcumin active compound , cancer reducing etc etc etc. Some of these are longterm effects but many are mentioned as instant ( like a drug ). I am wondering if this is what im'e talking about .

[Mikka1]

It could be anything. As folks have said its worth checking with the Doc to make certain.

[Spice-as-Nice]

Ok , well thanks to all who took time to answer. To be honest I was expecting a few people to say "yes I get that" " it's normal" . At least this shows up that it's just me and now and again the wife. It's not bad enough to mention to the doctor ( he's Indian by the way ) as i don't think he would say anything other than to lay opff the curries. He would likely latch onto something it isn't such as my diabetes or my 40 cigs a day or my 18 stone. In fact I am very active and reasonably fit and work hard but I live MY life. Im'e going to put it down to too much consentration of the spices as thats about the only link I can find. It does seem to happen when I have a particularly spicy one and I did overdo the ginger in it yesterday.
Incidently , my mention of the Green Chilli Sauce and that I couldn't finish off eating the curry and that I saved what was left in the pan to play with.
Well , it did go in the fridge in a container. I made a very normal curry tonight with no chilli input at all. I spooned out from the fridge container , just 2 desert spoons of the mix and added it to tonights pan. it was lovely , medium and my commanding officer loved it too. As tonights was again for 2 people it just goes to show how last nights was extreme strength. 
Once again thanks to everyones input and help.

[Mikka1]

Well I for one am glad you are feeling better Spice.  ;D

Regardless of your Doc's origin I still think you ought to check with him and just make sure that something that you are doing to yourself is ok?

I used to love massive hot curries but now I've tamed a bit because I feel like CA its much harder to cook a more subtle dish and the rewards are epic when you get it just right. Anyway it sounds like you are a seasoned cook and far be it from me to change anyone's attitude in life or cookery so I wish you well.

[CurryCrazy]

Not usually one for self diagnosis but this is fairly common after eating large meals.

See this (warning.......don't look if you have hypochondriac tendencies!  ;D )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactive_hypoglycemia

Also check out Postprandial hypoglycemia in google!

Enjoy  ;D

CC