Food Allergies Treatment

Question by sheila a: Is it possilbe to develop an allergy to shellfish during pregnancy?
I am 27 weeks pregnant, and cooked shrimp, fish, hushpuppies and all that good stuff for my hubbie this fathers day.I have never been allergic to shellfish of any kind, yet about 30 min after eating my hands and face, feet, everything is kinda swollen, and I have since started vomiting.I KNOW vomiting is normal during pregnancy, but is it at all possible to develop and allergy suddenly, and one that would cause these symptoms? I also want to add, my husband and 4 yr old are fine, and they both ate the same meal.
No, I am not a retard, and that term is NOT P.C..As I work with developmentally disabled/mentally retarded.I know it is SAFE to eat some seafood, and the correct term for seafood is SHELLFISH…I was told to eat it in moderation, yet to steer clear of tuna, and especially albacore tuna, due to the high mercury content.I have taken benadryl, as one reply suggested, and feel much better now…Ob/GYN nurse…Thank you.I also spoke with my Dr, and she also said to take benadryl.I called my mother because I was not sure if anyone else in my family has an allergy to seafood/shellfish, and she told me she developed an allergy to seafood at 53..So, maybe it is something that runs in the family…Who knows…
Thanks again to any and all replies, even the ones that arent too smart..

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Answer by luvmusiq_02
Yes, pregnant women are supposed to stay away from seafood – especially shellfish, call your doctor!

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