I've never had allergies to shell fish before, but last time I went to a shrimp boil (it's a Louisiana thing) I had what I THINK might have been an allergic reaction. The skin around my mouth and nose turned red, and my epilepsy started acting up. So, I'm not sure if it was the shrimp, or maybe just the spices on the shrimp, or if it was just my epilepsy doing something weird. Are there any medical tests that can be performed to determine allergies to shell fish?
2007-08-17 05:07:56 · 7 answers · asked by concretebrunette 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
You definitely can develop an allergy at any time in life. An allergist can do a simple skin test to determine if you have this allergy, and provide you with advice on how to prevent and treat a reaction. Especially with epilepsy involved, it would be a really good idea to at least see an allergist about it.
2007-08-17 05:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by Carolyn R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go to an allergist for skin testing. They can determine from a group of allergens they inject into your skin (a skin prick) after a day or two. Usually if it swells in that particular spot, it indicates a sensitivity or allergy to that particular allergen.
Allergies to shrimp does not mean you are allergic to all shellfish. I am so allergic to shrimp that I carry an Epi-pen (synthetic adrenoline) with me all the time for anaphlactic reaction (when the throat swells up and cut off your air), it will give you a 10 min head start to the ER. I can't eat shrimp, but crab, mussels, clams, oysters and lobsters do not bother me. Go get tested so you don't have an episode like mine.
2007-08-17 07:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES...one can at anytime develop an allergy to any food.
You may visit a board certified allergist who will give you either an SPT (skin prick test) or a RAST test (blood draw). Even so, sometimes tests are inconclusive and a food challenge is the only way to know for sure. Food challenges can be done in a Doctor's office or in your own home and consist of eating the possibly offending food, then watching for a reaction.
There is no 'cure' for food allergies - avoiding the offending food is the only prescribed method of treatment. You may need an epi-pen if your Dr. considers your allergy (once confirmed) to be life-threatening.
Either way, consult a Doctor for a correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
2007-08-17 05:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by claimjmpr 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to disagree with the people who are saying any type of anaphylactic type allergies are disqualifiers for service. It maybe for people who are trying to get in but if you have a severe allergic reaction while in it is not an automatic med board, show you out the door type of thing. I went into anaphylactic shock about 7-8wks ago at our Dental Clinic on base (throat closed up, had to shoot me with an EpiPen and start an IV right there in the chair...). Apparently I have an adverse reaction to some local anesthetics. Unfortunately for me they gave me 4 different kinds so they didnt know what it was that caused the reaction. I was sent for an allergy test but the place they sent me only test for one kind of anesthetics. So needless to say, the dentists refuse to treat me with anesthetics now so if I want work done its without meds (it sucks!) But, they didnt even bat an eye when it happened. I am just required to carry an EpiPen in my pocket everywhere I go. So anaphylactic reaction allergies doesnt mean you cant be in the military. And, I doubt that being allergic to shellfish would mean one couldnt work in the CG I think your right on that one. I can't imagine the Coast Guard getting stranded at sea, arent they the ones who help people when they get stranded at sea?? :)
2016-05-20 22:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,and to be on the safe side go to an allergist and get a series of allergy test in order to determine what substances you are allergic to.a shellfish allergy could be serious,so as i said go to an allergist and get tested,its better to be safe than sorry.
2007-08-17 05:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, over time, having shellfish, getting stung by a bee, or other irritants, can finally cause you to become allergic. If in fact you have, you need to see a doctor and determine if you have, and to what extent as a severe reaction could cause you to have problems breathing........find out for sure, it could save your life!
2007-08-17 05:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by westville sal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it's never happened before then it must be something on the shrimp. did u talk to your doctor about it? ur probably allergic to a spice on the shrimp, u should ask what was on it.
2007-08-17 05:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by sofa king we tod did 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋