branfont Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 The 34-year-old man had eaten one Carolina Reaper chilli in the contest in New York State. The "crushingly painful" headaches came on in the next few days. His experience has been published in the BMJ Case Reports as it is the first case to be associated with eating chilli peppers. The doctor who reviewed his case has warned anyone eating hot chilli peppers to seek medical attention immediately if they experience sudden onset headaches. Full article @ BBC News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 minute ago, branfont said: first case to be associated with eating chilli peppers Most certainly is not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipsylalapo Supervisor Posted April 10, 2018 Supervisor Share Posted April 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, NJL said: Most certainly is not! I think the article refers specifically to "thunderclap headaches" and not just your run of the mill headaches. Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted April 10, 2018 Supervisor Share Posted April 10, 2018 Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. I like a bit of heat but I've never understood the desire to destroy a meal because of it. Dick Montage, CrashG, satukoro and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipsylalapo Supervisor Posted April 10, 2018 Supervisor Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Nick H. said: Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. I like a bit of heat but I've never understood the desire to destroy a meal because of it. Yeah, I don't see the need to lather on chilli sauce. I love a bit of heat but nothing that completely destroys a meal or my taste buds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 My dad and brother can eat really hot things. I like hot things, the taste, but if it get to hard, I cannot stand it. Hottest I can get is jalapeno peppers. But then I normally pay for it a day or so later.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Biscuits Brown MVC Posted April 10, 2018 MVC Share Posted April 10, 2018 Question to the U.K. members, I'm assuming A&E is the term used over there for emergency room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnelsoninjax Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Zag L. said: Question to the U.K. members, I'm assuming A&E is the term used over there for emergency room? Yes Accident and Emergency (A&E) is the UK version of our ER satukoro and Brandon H 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted April 10, 2018 Subscriber² Share Posted April 10, 2018 Failed the vampire test, can't get into the club I love ghost pepper salsa. Not really a fan of chili peppers directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGeorge Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 hours ago, dipsylalapo said: I think the article refers specifically to "thunderclap headaches" and not just your run of the mill headaches. LOL, He' s got "The Clap". I go through phases, usually when I'm eating right and in shape, where hot stuff has no effect on me. I can hose my food with hot sauce, peppers, etc and it doesn't burn at all. The next time this occurs, I'm going to get one of these SOBs and cautiously sample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, jnelsoninjax said: Yes Accident and Emergency (A&E) is the UK version of our ER haha A&E to me is the channel on TV (Arts & Entertainment). https://www.aetv.com/shows DConnell, Brandon H, satukoro and 3 others 6 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted April 10, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted April 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, jnelsoninjax said: Yes Accident and Emergency (A&E) is the UK version of our ER i hadnt heard of this one either. Thanks for filling me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCheck Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, techbeck said: My dad and brother can eat really hot things. I like hot things, the taste, but if it get to hard, I cannot stand it. Hottest I can get is jalapeno peppers. But then I normally pay for it a day or so later.... In the scoville heat scale, jalapenos aren't really that hot. Edited April 10, 2018 by CrossCheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branfont Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 hours ago, techbeck said: I like hot things, the taste, but if it get to hard, I cannot stand it. That's what she said! +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, CrossCheck said: In the scoville heat scale, jalapenos aren't really that hot. Yea, but everyone is different on how much they can take. for me, jalapenos are hot enough. 32 minutes ago, branfont said: That's what she said! Yea, damn typos. CrossCheck 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 We grew Carolina Reapers last year in containers. Dried some, pickled some, and used some in chili and homemade hot sauce. Also habanero, pablano, serrano, and 4 colors of bell peppers. The kids, grandkids and I are OK with them, but then we're long term pepper-heads. My wife can't stand to be in the room with the hot ones during prep, and we make her a mild batch of chili etc. in a small crock pot. Xenon 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 7 hours ago, Nick H. said: Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. I like a bit of heat but I've never understood the desire to destroy a meal because of it. The only heat I want in my food is from cooking it! satukoro 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Zagadka said: Failed the vampire test, can't get into the club I love ghost pepper salsa. Not really a fan of chili peppers directly. That sort of thing is why you never eat ANYTHING with a hotness index of 50K Scoville Units directly. (The Scovile Unit is the Heat Index for chilies.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 re 10 minutes ago, FloatingFatMan said: The only heat I want in my food is from cooking it! 10 minutes ago, FloatingFatMan said: The only heat I want in my food is from cooking it! I use home-grown chilies in my cooking and dry them onsite at least six months prior to use (drying them increases their Scoville Unit Index - and is, in fact, usually recommended). Chili, of course, is not the only food I use them in - pasta sauces get them as well (spaghetti, lasagna, etc.). If I ever start doing home-made pizza, that will also get the "chili treatment". However, i NEVER (as in ever) eat the chilies directly - before OR after drying - the only time I even eat uncooked peppers of ANY sort is in salads, and those are of the bell sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Several years ago, radio jock on AZ snorted capsaicin. Moron was puking and in a lot of pain after. And lets not forget the Jackass people who snort wasabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, techbeck said: Several years ago, radio jock on AZ snorted capsaicin. Moron was puking and in a lot of pain after. And lets not forget the Jackass people who snort wasabi. You mean there's other ways to consume wasabi aside from snorting it?! satukoro 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Just now, firey said: You mean there's other ways to consume wasabi aside from snorting it?! Yup, it is also a good alternative to Preparation H....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 28 minutes ago, techbeck said: Yup, it is also a good alternative to Preparation H....... I feel like it would increase the need for preparation h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted April 10, 2018 Veteran Share Posted April 10, 2018 looks like next time I need to cook chili with pepper spray for some real heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 17 hours ago, techbeck said: Yup, it is also a good alternative to Preparation H....... I should think that's the LAST place you'd want to apply wasabi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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