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A member asked:
I had a blood test where i found out i was allergic to crustaceans. i had a 5 for shrimp, and a 4 for lobster, and crab. could i get anaphylaxis?
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Possible: Allergy to shell fish is not uncommon. You should address the issue with your doctor. You may wish to carry an Epi-pen to be safe. Consult this site for more information. http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20017/epipen-injection/details
Answered 1/18/2016
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Have you suffered?: Have you ever suffered an allergic reaction to shell fish? What was the reason the blood test was done in the first place?Was that an accidental discovery in absence of a true history and no problem consuming shell fish?History of true reaction is more important, you can still carry an epipen (epinephrine) and avoid shell fish, check with an allergist, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area
Answered 1/18/2016
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