Question 1

what happens if i'm allergic to shellfish would i be allergic to octopus or squid?

Accepted Answer

Not Always: You should be tested for allergies to all of them.  If you are allergic to shrimp, crab, or lobster and no others it is unlikely, but if you are allergic to clams or mussels allergy to the other foods is more likely.  Either way the only way to know is get tested.  See an allergist.

Question 2

if im allergic to shellfish can i eat oysters?

Accepted Answer

No: Be sure of your allergies by testing with your allergist.
They will give you alist.
A lot of folks are not allergic , but if you are, it can be deadly.

Question 3

i'm allergic to shellfish. can i eat squid?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: About 10-15% of people who are allergic to shellfish are also allergic to mollusks (including squid). An allergist can help you find out. If you have not eaten squid since your shellfish reaction, you should be evaluated before trying because of the risk of reaction.

Question 4

if i'm allergic to shellfish, can i eat fish that eats shellfish as part of its diet?

Accepted Answer

: if you are willing to risk a potential adverse event, take an epipen with you

Question 5

if i am allergic to shellfish can i eat salmon?

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Shellfish: You should be able to eat salmon and other fish, but to be positively sure, see an allergist and get tested.

Question 6

my mother is allergic to shellfish.  can she safely eat oyster mushrooms?

Accepted Answer

Shellfish allergy: Oyster mushrooms are not part of the shellfish family but has an oyster shaped cap.

Question 7

if i'm allergic to shellfish, what seafood can i eat?

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Finned fish: Most people who are shellfish allergic can eat finned fish (salmon, tuna, cod, etc) without a problem. You may be able to eat mollusks (clams, squid, octopus). For both, you should check with your doctor, as some testing can be helpful to make these recommendations specifically for you, and specific recommendations vary depending on how severe your reaction was and your test results.

Question 8

is it possible for me to eat freshwater crawfish if i'm allergic to shellfish?

Accepted Answer

Might not: You might not want to eat crawfish if you have real food allergy symptoms to other shellfish. They can cross-react. If you really like to eat crawfish, you should see an allergist to be evaluated if you have real allergy to other shellfish. You might need an allergy test to crawfish to gage your risk of developing a real allergy reaction. Then your doctor can do an oral food challenge to crawfish.

Question 9

i'm allergic to shellfish. is there some kinds of sushi that i can eat safely?

Accepted Answer

Tough to say: Going on the assumption you know you are not allergic to scaled fish, the problem with sushi is that it is made in the same place as sushi containing shellfish. It would be easy for there to be some "cross-contamination" of your "plain" sushi..And end up with shellfish in it..Eventhough you think it doesn't have any. Talk to your dr but it probably is best to avoid all sushi.

Question 10

in allergic bmti shellfish and have not tried any for 20 years or so. will i still be allergic and can i eat calamari?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allergy to shellfish is usually due to allergy to a common allergen. However, people may react differently to various shellfish. Not all shellfish may cause reactions. After 20 years, an initial contact may be tolerated. While calamari may be better tolerated than shrimp and crab, you should see an allergist before trying any shell fish if you had a bad reaction in the past.

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