I'm very allergic to seafood, it is safe to eat and then take allergic medicine?
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No- if you are allergic to something you should not consume it.  You could have an allergic reaction that just taking over the counter allergy medicine would not help to stop it.
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i had the same thig except not scalp an fingers an i drank different water/went to er doc gave me methylprednisoione,an benydryl, said it was food allergy or clothes, orsoap, but i was stessed out too,now i cant sleep cause im wired an drinkin onlt diet soda cause i didnt get the benydryl, try over the counter benydrl they gave me 2 25 mgs. plus a shot of steroidsan i slep no hives too.
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I would talk to your allergist -- my guess would be no (in spite of the fact they often do this for less severe environmental allergies).  And it would certainly be impossible to eliminate them!\n\nSeveral observations:\na) Peeople can be real stupid about this. My favorites, well I thought he wouldn't be allergic to the nuts since they were chopped up. As if the shape somehow matters...  Or, (to me) -- well we don't list eggs on the ingredient list because the eggs are just on eth outside to hold on the sesame seeds.  (me: ummm -- but you listed the sesame seeds).\nb) pay attention whenever they say their mouth, lips or tongue itches (or tingles, or feels strage, or turns blue or turns red or gets hives).  Tell them it is OK to spit out any food at any time when they get those feelings!\nc) Carry the epipen AND practice using it.  make sure those around them know what to look for and how to respond.\nd) Tag team in restaurants.  One of you ask if there are any __ in the whatever menu item.  Then have the other explain how severe the reaction is.  When servers understand the impact, they really do care and won't to avoid hurting you in any way!  (If you are just perceived as an overly picky eater they are not always as vigilant...)\n\nPerhaps it would be possible to speak witha  restaurant owner/manager who would help insure that there could always be something safe on the menu...
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Well, this isn't a fruit, but here in the US, it is recommended that pregnant women avoid eating salmon due to the potential mercury/other contaminants that the fish ingest. (can't remember which)
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Maybe she doesn't like fish and gets stomach problems so she doesn't have to eat it.  Also likely is that she is sensitive to the oil in fish and it upsets her stomach, sort of like a sensitivity people have to lactose in milk or cheese.  That's not an allergy but it's an inability to digest lactose.  Could be something similar.  I'd say, don't give her fish.  There's plenty of other stuff to eat.
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to be safe, i would not take any herbs/supplements without talking to the doctor that prescribed the coumadin first... you'd be surprised at how much herbs/supplements interact negatively with prescribed medications
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Before you go and do drastic things, like meds you are right to look at his food.  Soy can be an allergen to many people.  As well so are fruits such as strawberries and oranges, citrus'.  Obviously it's an allergy or sensitivity.  Some docs only consider the word allergy for those who go into anaphalactic(spelling?) shock and run the risk of respitory failure, ie...bee sting/stop breathing.  \nNevertheless, ignore that kind of medical rhetoric because your son is obviously allergic regardless of how severe the reaction is.  There are allergy tests he can go through if you find a doctor who takes you seriously.  Have him tested, although it can be traumatic because albeit not very paintful, they prick you with a bunch of tiny little needles with different allergens on them to see how you react.  Usually on your back or inside of your forearm.  I've had it and many people I know have...it really clued them into what was bugging them! \nOr first: Try the most simple diet you can, limit him down to mashed up rice and chicken or rice and one veggie like squash if you prefer and of course rice cereal for breakfast.  Make sure it's pure brown or white rice(brown has more nutrients). Clean out his system by calming it down for a day or two.  It's called an elimination diet in nutrition terms.  People do it all the time to figure out what allergies/sensitivities they have.  \nThen pick very basic mild foods like bananas, pears, squash, peas, spinach, carrots, chicken/turkey and rice. No citrus fruits for awhile.  No honey either(not pasturized and can be risky). Introduce one food at a time to him and allow him to get used to it before introducing another food. Try one per 2 days.  Wait for a reaction or none and then move on.  That way if he has a reaction, you will know which food it is.  \nThen another and another until you know which foods he reacts to etc...When he reacts you will know he has a problem with it and you can eliminate it for good and put it in his medical records.  Some foods might take a day to move through the digestion system and therefore two days is necessary to really see if they bother him. If he reacts to just rice and chicken/veggie, then it might be one of them. Try again. It's just a process that one must go through to gain control over their allergies. Hang in there!\nFoods people are most allergic to are: wheat, dairy, soy, citrus fruits + strawberries, nuts, corn, and some meat. Also food additives like MSG and gluten and food dyes can cause serious reactions like migraines and hyperactivity.  There are many others but those are very common ones.  \nDon't negate what he is experiencing because a doctor does. Not that you are. They do not know everything, and you are the mom...and that means beyond caring well for your son you have good instincts.  Trust them!!  You are doing the right thing by continuing to pursue this beyond what the doc didn't do for you.  And by the way, psorisis and eczema both are aggravated by food allergies and stomach digestion or lack thereof. \nBut keep on it because allergies can wreck your whole system if they are not remedied. \nGood luck!
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yes, it CAN trigger an attack..definetly talk to an allergy specialist before you take the first dose-and then the second dose of your medication.  remember your body never rejects something in its first exposure, but it can reject it in any of the following exposures.  so if you've tried it once and it contains a trace of something you're aware you're allergic to, it does NOT mean that you are safe to take it every time.  i am sure in today's market for pharmaceuticals and vitamins that there will be alternatives your allergy specialist can recommend you take.  good luck and hope you feel better
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It's good for you if you eat salmon or flax seed oil to get omegas (there is also omega-6). I prefer salmon. Any "additive" of omegas in a product is not enough to be considered beneficial (just like those bogus claims on calcium), so that yogurt with omega-3 is just a marketing gimmick. \n\nIf you eat omegas about 3 times a week, that should be enough. It's true that too much animal products can still increase your cholesterol levels. As for the claims against taking too much, maybe look for articles on Eskimos whose diet consist mainly of salmon. They had survived for thousands of years on this type of food and it would be interesting to know if they had any complications that these research claims suggest.\n\nI hear the best advice for preventative/reduction of heart disease is cardio exercise (4-5x a week for 30 min), stress reduction, and a vegetarian diet.
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Human health \n\nEating clams, mussels, oysters or scallops contaminated by red tide can cause severe illness and even death to humans. Federal regulations now require toxin monitoring programs that are implemented during red tide outbreaks. While some illnesses related to shellfish consumption occur, the highly cautionary regulations have been quite effective. \n\nAerosols from red tides can produce respiratory ailments. However, no studies have been done to determine if there are long-term consequences of inhaling potent neurotoxins from algae. Also, it is difficult to assess long-term effects of acute exposure among tourists who leave the area. \n===============================================\n\nPlease see a doctor right away! In the mean time, don't eat any sea creatures and protect yourself from common colds. The treatment that I found includes infussion of antibiotics and being in an oxygen tank.\n\nGood luck!
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The doctor who prescribed it to you should have given you some dietary guidelines.  Call the office and ask.  The prescription should have also come with an information sheet which would tell you if there's any foods you should avoid while taking it.
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Yes you can take blood tests. You may have to get a referal from your regular doctor, but you should see a allergist. They take little samples of lots of foods and other things and prick it into your arms (both arms) and which evers gets swollen and itchy after 10-15 minutes, you are allergic to. It is very cool, i have gotten it down twice.
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I have heard that th Drug and food authority are saying that there is high levels of mercury in the fish that they use for making sushi and other Japaneese  products where the fish is not cooked
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No. Unless you have an allergy to fish or milk.
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Be very careful taking products like this.  Have you talked to your doctor?  Do it the safe way, under a doctor's supervision.
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I looked it up and couldn't find anything specific, but here is a link for you on a recommended diet. It mentions that all seafood contains iodine, though.  http://www.thyca.org/rai.htm#diet
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Oysters are served all year around and are a special delight at Christmas time... Had some just the other day and I'm still here.. \n\nUnless you're allergic to shellfish you should be fine.