A 51-year-old member asked:

I just found out that i am allergic to shrimp i still want to continue eating it. are their any cures?

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Dr. Gary Stevenanswered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 31 years experience

Not yet: There are a few treatments in the works, but nothing ready for prime time. All you can do for now is to keep shrimp out of your diet.

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Dr. Brian Novickanswered

Allergy and Immunology 44 years experience

Sorry ..no: If you have seen an allergist who confirmed this then avoidance is the only cure...Though some people do " outgrow" it. Good luck.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

During lunch and dinner, I ate chicken, and after eating, my nose got itchy and sneezed several times. 2 weeks ago, my nose got itchy also after eating shrimp. Can it be because I'm allergic to it? After all these years, I just discovered it lately?

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A 40-year-old female asked:

10years ago i had an alergic reaction after eating shrimp i was told to avoid shellfish but i miss eating fried clams is there something i can do?

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A 33-year-old member asked:

After eating shrimp, my nose itches badly..Is this an allergic reaction?

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A member asked:

Body feels itchy after eating some shrimp, allergic reaction? Ate 3 shrimp last night, now itchy all over and not feeling great. It's 2a.M. And i'm unable to sleep now and have a slight upset stomach, i've taken a sleeping pill already, help!

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Anyone whos allergic to shrimp ever react to just the shell?

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