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13 Dec 05
13 Dec 05
I woke up this morning and my head was about the size of a basketball, stomach was like a volcano and had some red blotches on my face. I am now told i have an allergy to shellfish and shouldn't eat shrimp, lobster or crab anymor: which is what i had for dinner last night. I don't want to give this stuff up, i love shellfish. anyone know about this stuff, should i listen to them and not eat it anymore??! how can i know for sure thats what it is??!
13 Dec 05
Originally posted by PocketKingsDid they do any tests? Sometimes these allergies can be very specific, e.g. you might be allergic to shrimp, but not crab. But don't try to figure it out yourself, your reaction might be even worse next time. If you really have an allergy against that stuff, it shouldn't be taken lightly, and you'll have to avoid even small amounts.
I woke up this morning and my head was about the size of a basketball, stomach was like a volcano and had some red blotches on my face. I am now told i have an allergy to shellfish and shouldn't eat shrimp, lobster or crab anymor: which is what i had for dinner last night. I don't want to give this stuff up, i love shellfish. anyone know about this stu ...[text shortened]... f, should i listen to them and not eat it anymore??! how can i know for sure thats what it is??!
13 Dec 05
Originally posted by PocketKingsDon't listen to them. In fact... I would recommend eating as much shelfish as you possibly can.
I woke up this morning and my head was about the size of a basketball, stomach was like a volcano and had some red blotches on my face. I am now told i have an allergy to shellfish and shouldn't eat shrimp, lobster or crab anymor: which is what i had for dinner last night. I don't want to give this stuff up, i love shellfish. anyone know about this stu ...[text shortened]... f, should i listen to them and not eat it anymore??! how can i know for sure thats what it is??!
Always remember: whatever doesn't kill you, can only make you stronger.
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13 Dec 05
Originally posted by PocketKingsIf you've eaten it all before I find it odd that it would be that. May'be it was something else you ate last night. But get it checked out properly as reactions to things often get worse and they can be fatal.
I woke up this morning and my head was about the size of a basketball, stomach was like a volcano and had some red blotches on my face. I am now told i have an allergy to shellfish and shouldn't eat shrimp, lobster or crab anymor: which is what i had for dinner last night. I don't want to give this stuff up, i love shellfish. anyone know about this stu ...[text shortened]... f, should i listen to them and not eat it anymore??! how can i know for sure thats what it is??!
13 Dec 05
Originally posted by dagsDid you perhaps have ten pints of export strength lager with your meal?
If you've eaten it all before I find it odd that it would be that. May'be it was something else you ate last night. But get it checked out properly as reactions to things often get worse and they can be fatal.
13 Dec 05
I've been told that a shellfish allergy is often not a shellfish allergy at all, but an allergy to a preservative used in frozen shellfish products. As I do not suffer from this allergy I havn't investigated this claim further, and hereby release release myself from any liability associated with taking my anecdotal claim as sound medical advice. Best of luck.
13 Dec 05
Originally posted by GeraldMThanks, i release you from obligation in the the event of my death. but you should probably attend my services
I've been told that a shellfish allergy is often not a shellfish allergy at all, but an allergy to a preservative used in frozen shellfish products. As I do not suffer from this allergy I havn't investigated this claim further, and hereby release release myself from any liability associated with taking my anecdotal claim as sound medical advice. Best of luck.
13 Dec 05
Originally posted by PocketKingsHe is right, it could very well be other stuff than the shellfish. Allergies against stuff like preservatives are quite common, although a shellfish allergy isn't uncommon either. Get it checked out.
Thanks, i release you from obligation in the the event of my death. but you should probably attend my services
Will there be shellfish served at the funeral?
13 Dec 05
Originally posted by PocketKingsThere was a program on in Britain a while ago about allergies - one of the methods currently being tested in the USA to temper the reaction is to grow a certain kind of worm in your stomach. The worms breed and have a dampening effect on the immune system, thus alleviating the allergic symptoms. Best of all, you get live worms in your poo. 🙂
I woke up this morning and my head was about the size of a basketball, stomach was like a volcano and had some red blotches on my face. I am now told i have an allergy to shellfish and shouldn't eat shrimp, lobster or crab anymor: which is what i had for dinner last night. I don't want to give this stuff up, i love shellfish. anyone know about this stu ...[text shortened]... f, should i listen to them and not eat it anymore??! how can i know for sure thats what it is??!