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Originally Posted by Chuckw
I am looking for a food allergist who can treat a recently developed (2 yrs) allergy/sensitivity to fish... my primary care doctor seems to feel that avoiding all fish is the only action that needs to be taken. If you have any related experience, I would love to hear from you.
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Usually you hear a reaction to shellfish and not all fish but do take your doctor seriously. I have had an allergy to shellfish for more than thirty years and I ignored the "softer signs" at first, the itching and swelling of lips and ended up having anaphylactic shock, a life threatening condition where your air ways begin to swell and your blood pressure drops dangerously. If not treated immediatly by experts you can die. It is good to find out all you can and carry a self injecting dose of Epineprine called an "Epipen" if you are told to do so.
I haven't heard of any desensitation process that can rid you of an allergic reaction to shellfish but it may be available, There are allergists in TV. Might be a good place to start. Just don't eat anymore of what gave you the reaction until you have had a consult with an expert doctor.
I hope if I ever get to the Village of Heavenly, St. Peter will be waiting with some nice lobster and warm butter.