Hidden sources for Fish/Shellfish: do you know of any?

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SilverLining:

--- Quote ---Also what about the dye that they inject into you when you go for an x-ray or sonogram? I'm actually curious about that because I may need to do that one day soon and am concerned.
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Reading up on Kidney Stones I saw this:

--- Quote ---You may want to ask your physician about the amount of radiation used during the CT procedure and the risks related to your particular situation. It is a good idea to keep a record of your past history of radiation exposure, such as previous CT scans and other types of x-rays, so that you can inform your physician. Risks associated with radiation exposure may be related to the cumulative number of x-ray examinations and/or treatments over a long period of time.

If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your physician. Radiation exposure during pregnancy may lead to birth defects.

If contrast dye is used, there is a risk for allergic reaction to the dye. Patients who are allergic to or sensitive to medications, contrast dye, iodine, or shellfish should notify their physician.
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http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/patientcare/healthlibrary/healthtopics/0,,P07703,00.html

Actually, I saw it initially on another site that I can't find. But this one says something similar--just talks about more severe kidney concerns than I think I have.

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This was a new one to me...

--- Quote ---Salmon calcitonin (Miacalcin; Novartis, East Hanover, New Jersey; Fortical; Upsher Smith Pharmaceuticals, Maple Grove, Minnesota) is a peptide sequence that antagonizes human parathyroid hormone and directly inhibits resorption of bone.21 When used for postmenopausal osteoporosis, this agent is either administered intranasally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.

Generally calcitonin is well tolerated, although it can occasionally cause epistaxis or rhinitis in approximately 12% of patients.19,20 It should always be avoided in any patient with a seafood allergy, due to its origin as a salmon product.

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From an article on osteoporosis...

Understanding Risk Factors, Screening, and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

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Guess what I found in some fresh watercress? Snails! Even though I'd rinsed out the vegetables prior to cooking, I still found a couple of small snails in the soup. Thank God my son is only allergic to crustacean shellfish.

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Not knowing if this would cause a reaction in seafood allergic persons, but the chemical I just poured into our hot tub, is all natural...the active ingredient is a natural polymer made from CRAB SHELLS.

Natures Way Ultra Clear 5 - in - 1 Natural Clarifier.

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Hi. I had posted the question about the contrast dye with the CT-Scans. I spoke to my doctor abt my concern with the CT-Scan w/contrast and he told me there is an alternative. He sent me for an MRI w/contrast which is different than the one they use for CT-Scan. I had no problems with it. When I went for an MRI they couldn't believe how many allergies I have and they told me that quite a few people have reacted with the contrast used for CT-Scans but not many with the contrast for MRI's. They told me they had never had a severe reaction happen to someone getting an MRI. They did say that very few people may experience some itching but it usually happens right away and they treat it right away but they never had a severe situation. I hope this helps other people in the same situation. I had pelvic and abdominal MRI done with and without contrast.

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Omega 3 supplements. I have found these in yogurt and orange juice and most recently juicy juice's new juices. Omega 3s are very popular right now, so be sure to be careful!

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Cranky the crab strikes again! Well, he might as well have a name...

DH just picked up the dog from boarding. He needed some ear drops and came home with a nice ear wash, too. Only when I picked up the earwash to look for iodine, I saw "chitosan" on the label.Sure enough, Virbac has decided that crab shell makes for a nice substrate in ear cleanser. Seems crab futures might be a good investment; they're showing up in everything now.

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Oh dear, it gets worse! Just spent the last little while researching this new product. They must be teaming up with the crab industry... http://www.virbacvet.com

Virbac veterinary products to avoid for shellfish allergic individuals:

SeboluxÂ® Shampoo   SEBOLUXÂ® Medicated Shampoo with SpherulitesÂ® is a unique antiseborrheic and keratoplastic shampoo.

ResiCORTÂ® Leave-On Lotion   RESICORTÂ® Leave-On Lotion with SpherulitesÂ® is a unique, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory to be used in cases of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

PyobenÂ® Shampoo    PYOBENÂ® Medicated Shampoo with SpherulitesÂ® is an antimicrobial, keratolytic, and follicular flushing shampoo specifically formulated for the topical treatment of deep cutaneous infections in dogs, cats and horses.

KetoChlorÂ® Shampoo   KetoChlorÂ® Shampoo with SpherulitesÂ® is an antiseptic, cleansing shampoo for the management of conditions responsive to ketoconazole or chlorhexidine. The shampoo may be used on dogs, cats and horses.

KeratoluxÂ® Shampoo   A unique antiseborrheic and keratolytic tar-free shampoo containing SpherulitesÂ® that removes scales, crusts, and excessive oil associated with keratoseborrheic disorders (oleosa or sicca) in dogs, cats and horses.

HexadeneÂ® Shampoo   HEXADENEÂ® Medicated Shampoo with SpherulitesÂ® is an antimicrobial shampoo designed for use on dogs, cats and horses with dermatological conditions responsive to chlorhexidine.

HexadeneÂ® Flush HEXADENEÂ® Flush Solution with SpherulitesÂ® is a topical antiseptic solution containing 0.25% chlorhexidine gluconate and triclosan in a stabilized vehicle with an appealing floral fragrance.

EtidermÂ® Shampoo   ETIDERMÂ® Shampoo with SpherulitesÂ® is a gentle, antiseptic and keratoplastic shampoo, that is less irritating, less drying and can be more cosmetically appealing than benzoyl peroxide.

Epi-SootheÂ® Shampoo   EPI-SOOTHEÂ® SHAMPOO with SpherulitesÂ® is a natural oat-grain derivative, soap-free shampoo designed for soothing, cleansing, and controlling mild itch of dry and sensitive skin for dogs, cats, and horses of any age.

Epi-OticÂ® Ear Cleanser   EPI-OTICÂ® Ear Cleanser with SpherulitesÂ® is a mild, alcohol-free cleansing and drying solution formulated to remove crusts and excessive cerumen.

AllermylÂ® Spray-On Lotion   A non-greasy fluid emulsion based on a synergistic combination of restoring, soothing and hydrating agents. ALLERMYL Spray-On Lotion is specially formulated to meet the needs of dogs and cats with allergic skin disease by providing ingredients that help maintain skin integrity and natural balance.

AllergroomÂ® Shampoo   ALLERGROOMÂ® SHAMPOO is a moisturizing, hypoallergenic shampoo designed for frequent use on dry skin in cats, dogs and horses of any age.

Don't you just L.O.V.E how they throw around the word "hypoallergenic" these days?

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SilverLining:
Stonyfield's Yo Toddler Yogurt.

Fish Oil (anchovy oil, sardine oil, and tilapia fish gelatin)

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Beano
Contains cod, flounder, redfish and wheat

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I've seen fish in some cookies from Asia and some rice crackers too.

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My Kemp's frozen yogurt has fish oil in it. Not a problem for me, but I thought of all the fish allergic folks here.

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...speaking of chitin (the stuff shellfish & etc. exteriors are made of)...

I know I am allergic b/c I had quite the reaction to carpet beetle larvae a ways back. I'd consider this 'hidden source' for shellfish allergic folks.

The carpet beetle larvae are harmless, just annoying. They look like little caterpillars, like the size of uncooked basmati rice at their largest (black carpet beetles), all sorts of hairy with big long hairs coming off their butt.

Their hairs are made of chitin, fall off everywhere, and are barbed. I ended up with an infestation in my closet and dresser...wore a nightshirt where one had been crawling around...and woke up with the worst looking "bites" and big old itchy hot hives. After freaking out (bed bugs!!!) (which they aren't) (and which I didn't have) and doing research, I figured out I reacted to the barbed hairs. Further research by contacting my university's "bug man" in the entymology dept. I learned from him that folks with shellfish allergy can react to the hairs like I did. Many many many people freak out and think they are actual bites from bed bugs or kissing bugs.

Anyway --- I know have to get sprayed indoors every other month (using an eco-company at least) for a year to completely destroy them...though this spring I found little black beetles coming in under my door So I at least I know how they got in and multiplied in the first place.

The eco-pesticide guy, a certified pest control officer, had no knowledge that folks could react to carpet beetle larvae barbed hairs in the first place...they didn't want to keep spraying! I had to show him the emails from the bug man at my university and research online. ***rolled eyes***

Hidden source. This is like cockroaches I guess, hidden source of chitin.

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Another "hidden source" for me, is salmon. I kept getting sick after eating salmon, that I was sure was not cross-x with shellfish.

Except...

That salmon EAT shrimp. Duh. Krill = red flesh.

I got skin and RAST tested for salmon...absolute ZERO scores. After the 5th time of getting sick after salmon (what I would call GI anaphylaxis, which is how I react to shrimp) --- I researched.

Salmon eat shrimp (krill). It's no surprise a shrimp allergic person could have issues with salmon or other red-fleshed fish.

So - I stay away from red-fleshed krill eating shrimp.

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... BUT... as another SFA person, I have no issues with salmon (or any other fish if it isn't cross-contaminated)...

though I'm fairly confident that I definitely have had anaphylaxis to shrimp itself.

I've never tried eating krill directly, however... So I think that this one is probably pretty variable. It might be sensitivity; but I definitely respond pretty dramatically to cross-contamination even in items being cooked near me.

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yeah, I have no idea with the salmon and me. All 4 times it's been salmon cooked at home, I think the 4th time it was from the freezer section. The other times they got it from their back area and not from the case, new gloves, everything. I'm cautious of fish cross-x with shrimp in fish markets.

I wonder if it's about the specific protein I'm allergic to?

Regardless, I don't eat salmon or krill eating fish anymore

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SilverLining:
Apparently TTC subways.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-subway-crabs-1.4657082

Yes, those are live crabs sitting on Toronto subway seats

'Leave your crabs in the bucket,' Toronto Transit Commission says