Do you think it would be dangerous for me to eat this?

Question

I think I have a shrimp allergy that I developed 6 years ago. One ill-fated night, after eating shrimp, I had a really bad reaction where my throat felt like it was closing and I broke out in welts all over my face/lips. I ended up in the hospital in the middle of the night.

I still eat shrimp in moderation but I have never had as bad a reaction. I do get swelling every once in awhile with the shrimp (but that hasn't happened in a year).

Anyhow, I am craving shrimp with broccoli from the Chinese place ( I get it fairly often and no reaction) but I am kind of worried because some people told me that I could die if I keep doing this. What would you do? Would you order it or get something else?

Answer 1

Do I think it's wise to eat it?   No, probably not.  You said it yourself, you ended up in a hospital, and assuming that a possible shrimp allergy really is the culprit, that's dangerous.  

I'd order something else.  I mean, it's a craving.  Cravings are usually best to resist anyways.  And I don't think I'd be risking my life over seafood anytime soon.  

But, hey, sometimes you got to live life on the edge.  Is it worth the risk for you?  I don't think that's really a question anyone can answer but yourself.  

Answer 2

FROGGGG YES!!! I wouldn't eat it

What you are experiencing is called an anaphylactic reaction which can lead to anaphylactic shock which if left untreated can kill you

http://www.foodallergy.org/anaphylaxis/i...

I'm allergic to bee stings so I always carry what's called an Epi-stick with me in the event that I get stung

An Epi-stick is a pre-measured injectable dosage of the drug epinephrine  that can save your life when used in an emergency

You may want to talk to a doctor about all of this

Good luck

Answer 3

Go to your medical doctor or specialist and get allergy tested.  Seek advice from the experts - this is your health you are gambling with.

Answer 4

go to the doctor and they will be able to tell you if your allergic to shrimp so that you can know for sure otherwise i wouldnt eat it if i were you just in case  

Answer 5

I wouldn't suggest you eat it if you have allergic relations, regardless if it's once in awhile you get swelling.