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I just had salmon stuffed with crab from sam's club and i got this mild headache but it's worsening. could i be allergic to salmon or crab?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Your description is inconsistent with seafood antibody-related allergy. However, it would be consistent with a small dose of toxin or degree of contamination.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/17/2015

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