Question 1

go on a cruise and swim with shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That should not cause any problems.

Question 2

shellfish allergy. can i eat mussels?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Shellfish includes clams, oysters, lobster, crabs, shrimp, mussels, etc.... Some people are allergic to all shellfish. Some are allergic to only specific types and tolerate other shellfish. See an allergist for testing. Don't be foolish and take a chance.

Question 3

going to the beach with shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

Do not eat: Shellfish allergy generally applies to eating of shellfish. It is not communicated through the air.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

what are the common reactions to a shrimp and shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

Several symptoms: The symptoms of shellfish allergy that occur after ingestion include hives, swelling of the lips/tongue, throat discomfort, itching, shortness of breath, cough, vomiting and diarrhea.

Question 5

does immunotherapy work for a shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

NO: I am not awwre of any imunothreapy  for shellfish allergy.I recomend consulting  an allergist  to see what options there are

Question 6

what does a rash from a shellfish allergy look like?

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Hives, usually: Most rash from shellfish allergy looks like hives (urticaria) and/or swelling of the eyes, lips and hands (angioedema). A few people with atopic eczema who are shellfish sensitive might get worsening of their eczema. People who process shellfish (like fishermen or cannery workers) might get an eczema-like rash on their hands and skin where they contact the shellfish.

Question 7

whats relatinship between iodine and shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: Fish and shellfish have a tendency to concentrate iodine in their flesh.  If you are allergic to iodine, often you will have a cross reactivity when you consume fish or shellfish.  My wife, in fact, has this problem, and while she can eat fish from southern waters, she reacts poorly when she eats halibut caught in alaska.  Particularly from the largest/oldest fish.

Question 8

can a person with a shellfish allergy have a reaction to sea salt?

Accepted Answer

No: Sea salt is obtained after evaporating sea water

Question 9

i got my shellfish allergy from my mom. should i worry about the other things she's allergic to passing down to me?

Accepted Answer

May be: there is genetic/familial  tendency but not true Mendelian genetic rule, which means you might have allergies in general as any of your parents, but not necessarily that you will inherent the same pattern, be careful though, keep an Epipen (epinephrine) handy, also an antihistaminic

Question 10

is it possible that my shellfish allergy is on and off? there are times when i eat mussels that i have g.i disturbances but there are times im okay.

Accepted Answer

Shellfish: This is not an allergy. A shellfish allergy is consistent and repeated exposure can lead to progressive and life threatening reactions. You need to consult an allergist to have your definite answer, you need to be tested.

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