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Q: Allergy to shrimp
asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 26th, 2008
I am trying to find out if it is possible to only be allergic to a certain kind of shrimp. I recently had a very bad reaction after eating shrimp at a japanese hibachi restaurant. I have had two reactions in the past (only at this restaurant) where I had itching and then hives. This time, I had intensse itching, then swelling in my neck, face, throat, shoulder area and armpits. I went to the ER and was treated as mentioned above. The strange thing is that I have eaten shrimp at home, and on vacation and haven't had a problem. I was also tested for shrimp allergy by my doctor (after the first two mild reactions) and it came back negative.
Is it possible to only be allergic to their shrimp or should I be looking for a possible spice allergy? I have no other problems with any other food.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on July 3rd, 2008
Asthma Answer A4344
Current medical status: allergic reaction
Current medical treatment: I was treated with benedryl and prednisone. I am not on either, currently.

Theoretically you could be allergic to a different strain of shrimp. Those mild positive reactions on the first two allergy tests make your case really confusing. The only way you can find out if you are allergic only to the restaurant’s shrimp is to take raw shrimps from the restaurant and cook them at home.




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