Soooo. Don’t you hate it when you go to the Doctor and you receive the answer you needed…but you don’t “get” it.
Today, I got the answer I’ve needed for the past 2.5 years. Am I allergic to Shellfish? Just Crustaceans? Just Mollusks?
I guess I’m one of the difficult ones because my tests came back negative for allergies to either. But that doesn’t explain why I get so sick when I eat them.
Doc said that he sees someone like me about every other month, that has the same symptoms as I do, who indeed think they are also allergic. But thankfully it’s only an Intolerance, not an Allergy (as defined).
He did recommend that I start slowly…and stay away from the Mollusks. I know what happens when I eat them so I’m nervous to even try because speaking from experience, the after effects SUCK! But I really want seafood. I’ve only had it 3 times in the past 2.5 years…and I miss it!
Tough day. Glad I’m not allergic, sad that it still doesn’t explain why I can’t tolerate something that I love so much. If this was all in my head, why wouldn’t I be saying I was allergic to something like LIVER, or BRUSSEL SPROUTS?
I guess I’ll just hope and pray for the best.
Start small...is this small enough?
Forgo the Clams...really? As I was searching for seafood pics, to post above…90% of the pictures had Clams in them…man, it’s like EVERYONE is trying to torture me today.
And be thankful that I won’t die if I eat them again.
Good news? You be the judge. *Sigh*
I’m not feeling so good…
Nice to see you blogging. I actually posted the other day on my blog. Shock of shocks. Even have thoughts for another one or two. LOL
By: Lesa on January 28, 2011
at 4:45 pm
God I love it when you blog.
Start slow. Like baby shrimp on a salad?
Call me this week!
By: Headless Mom on January 29, 2011
at 7:10 pm