Shellfish allergy

[Smiley2000]

Hi there,

We went out for dinner a week ago, I always have Oysters for entrée and this time was no different.  But after I ate 2, I felt a bit giddy and nauseas and stopped.  Next day I noted I have a rash over my neck, chest and upper body.

Does that mean I am suddenly now allergic to Shellfish?  I am scared of worse symptoms next time, but I absolutely love my fish and Oysters.  

What should I do to make sure that this is an allergy?

[masterblogger]

well, sounds like a fish or shellfish allergy... you may ask a specialist, sorry about that! :/

[djtsurfer]

Sounds like the start to my 5 year long mystery experience.  I think others have mentioned, and not too sure if you have done so but I highly recommend the allergen blood panel testing.
I have recently discovered that not only am I allergic to nightshade veggies (tomatoes and peppers were a lifelong part of my daily diet).  This is on top of my damming intolerance to gluten.
All of this came on suddenly with me and won't show up on a basic overall basic heath blood test.
As for the prednisone .....I would highly recommend an alternative.  Recent studies link prednisone to hip degeneration, osteoporosis, to name a few.  Supposedly it does more harm than good.  

[Smiley2000]

Hi there,

I avoided all seafood and shellfish and a few days later, a new rash and hives appeared!  I am back on the Prednisone and very frustrated.

I have a referral to see an Allergist end of May.  Now I'm just completely at a lost what is causing this.

[Smiley2000]

Thanks :)

I am now staying away from all fish and shellfish and have my suspicion that it was the 2 oysters that I ate.  I only took Prednisone for 2 days - hate all the side effects from this medication and still use the cortisone-cream on my neck as I can still feel the hives in that area.

I am going to give it about 2 months and then with Epi-pen handy, I'll try Oysters again.

Thanks for your help!

[Smiley2000]

Hi,

I am now on Prednisone for 5 days and some cream. Fish and Shellfish allergy and I am really bummed as I love fish!

[Smiley2000]

I still have the hives in my neck and it is driving me nuts! How long will it take to go away?

[Smiley2000]

Hi there,

Thanks for the response.  I eat tomato with most meals and have never had issues.

About 5 years ago, I had an operation and was covered with the anti-bacterial stuff (think Betadine?) and the next day I had a huge rash all over the area!  I was then told that I am allergic to Iodine and that I should avoid fish as it is high in Iodine - especially Salmon.

My diet is rich in fish and until 2 weeks ago, I had no reaction from Oysters or salmon, etc.

Could it be that my body is just acting out now and that I should avoid anything fishy?

[masterblogger]

hi,
I'm not really sure if it's an shellfish allergy. I guess it could be a histamine intolerance. But try it out and eat some tomatos, if you get the same symptoms you should go to your allergist and make an blood test.
You have to know that I'm histamine intolerant and I got the symptoms like headache and this weird feeling in my throat. But I bought Daosin on the internet. It basicly avoids my allergic reaction and I can eat everything. You may ask why you should eat tomatos, but tomatos are histamine rich as same as fish. :)

hope you'll feel better soon!