Question 1

which drugs can help my shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: For severe shellfish allergy, only injectable Epinephrine for reactions is a reliable treatment. Some people with very mild allergies can use antihistamines alone, but everyone should have Epinephrine available. Unfortunately, there are no drugs that will prevent or resolve a food allergy so you can eat the food without risk, although this is an active area of research.

Question 2

can shellfish allergy be cured?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Shellfish cause the most allergic reactions in adults, affecting about 2% of the population. There are high levels of tropomyosin in shrimp, crab, and lobster, making them the most common offending shellfish, but there is a broad cross-reactivity with all mollusks and crustaceans. Unfortunately, desensitization protocols for nuts, seeds, fish and shellfish are still in their infancy.

Question 3

how long does pain from shellfish allergy last?

Accepted Answer

Hours: Not sure one would expect pain from a shellfish allergy reaction. In general, an allergic reaction from a food would last a couple of hours to maybe a day or so, if left untreated. If the reaction is treated them one should expect a quicker resloution.

Question 4

what symptoms indicate a severe shellfish allergy?

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Multiple symptoms: After exposure to or ingestion of shellfish, you would experience any combination of the following symptoms: shortness of breath, cough, wheeze, chest tightness, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, swelling of the lips/tongue, throat discomfort, etc.

Question 5

can you tell me how could a shellfish allergy start?

Accepted Answer

Suddenly: Hives, lip swelling, tongue swelling, throat discomfort while or shortly after eating shellfish.

Question 6

is it necessary to have a medical alert id for a shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not necessary. However, it is a good idea to have one.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

will calamari trigger a shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: About 10-15% of people who are shellfish allergic (shrimp, lobster, etc) are also clinically sensitive to mollusks (clams, squid(calamari), octopus). Ask your allergist before introducing mollusks to your diet.

Question 10

will imitation crab trigger a shellfish allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Imitation crab meat is made from fillets of Alaska pollock. As long as you don't have a history of fish allergy you shouldn't have a problem. You should be careful however, because some manufacturers that produce these products also manufacture shellfish products in the same facility which could cause cross-contamination.

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