Food Allergies Treatment

Question by Mrs. L: Can’t have Iodine…?
Due to a fish/shellfish allergy the doctors do not let me near Iodine. I know that for epidurals and c-section, Iodine is used in prep. Is there an alternative or would I have to go through labor naturally and in pain? Also, is there an alternative pain medication (IV) that you can choose?

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Answer by michellecdnd
I know that you can use the laughing gas….maybe morphine or Demerol? Best to discuss this with your doctor well in advance so that you are both prepared for the big day.
Best of Luck to you and Congrats!

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Question by narc_an: Do all “-graphy” procedures require use of iodine contrast, necessitating check for allergy?
(iodine/shellfish allergy)

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Answer by SteveA8
no. you can get sonography, Ultra sound, in some cases.

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Question by pegasus: How can someone be allergic to Iodine if it is an integral element in Thyroid hormones?
I’m a student in Medicine and was recently caught in a heavy debate regarding Iodine allergy. Allergy implies that one reacts with Mast cell mobilization, Histamine etc once the antigen is introduced into the tissue/bloodstream. Conversely Iodine is an essential element for the formation of Tetra-iodothyronine and Tri-iodothyronine, also known as T4 and T3 respectively. These hormones are essential to normal metabolic function and regulation. Is there perhaps another underlying antigen present in food rich in iodine, such as shellfish, seaweed etc?

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Answer by Maty
Here’s a link about iodine allergy and the use of contrast materials in radiology, very informative:

http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/instruction/abdominal/ab_handbook/04-IodineAllergy.html

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Question by Jen L: What does iodine and shellfish have in common?
If someone asks you if you have an allergy to iodine and they dont know they will ask if its ok for you to eat shellfish.

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Answer by najib qadir
Common questions in healthcare. The answer is that shellfish collect iodine and hold onto it like a sponge holds water. Until iodized salt came around, those folks in the midwest, far from any salt-water shellfish, had problems with not having enough iodine in their diet, so they would end up with goiters. If you eat shellfish, you’ll get the same reaction to medical iodine.

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Question by answers28: Shellfish allergy safe to have iodine?
I am allergic to shellfish, is it safe for me to take a vitamin supplement that contains iodine? ( 225 mcg Irish Moss and kelp)

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Answer by shellynnrn
I would avoid Iodine. When I have a patient that has a shellfish allergy, we NEVER use iodine on their skin because of the risk of allergic reaction.
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