Has Anyone Become Immuned To Having A Shellfish Allergy?

10 years ago I became allergic to shellfish after I had eaten it all my life. I still live with the hopes that someday I will be able to enjoy it again. I plan to get retested by my allergy doctor next month. Is there anyone out there that was once allergic to it and [...]

Will Seafood Restaurants And Sushi Bars Accommodate My Shellfish Allergy?

I would really enjoy going to seafood restaurants and/or sushi bars more often but I am a little concerned about cross contamination. I can eat any type of fin fish but I am allergic to shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp, etc.) Can reasonable accommodations be made for me (especially at a sushi bar) and my specific [...]

Is It Necessary To Have A Medical Alert Id For A Type 1 Shellfish Allergy?

I have been aware of my shellfish allergy since I was in elementary school. Recently my grandmother was diagnosed with the same. She was rushed to the hospital for anaphylatic shock. Her allergist recommended that we both get medic alert ids. Since I am young the allergist said if I went into shock I could [...]