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Allergic to catfish - what to do, what would you do.

13K views 21 replies 19 participants last post by  WylieCat  
#1 ·
hi,check this out, years ago I tried to eat catfish,and I had a reaction to it.then about 2 years ago we were playing at a church and they had a catfish fry, again the same thing happened.? is. will all the catfish have the same affect as those that I have tried,or is there a difference. I dont even know what those others were. is this strange or what. :roll_eyes:
 
#2 ·
You have been warned twice, don't take a chance on a third time. I would guess you don't have a peanut allergy or you would have made the connection but they may have been cooked in peanut oil. The way it looks, you and catfish don't get on with each other so stay clear of it...W
 
#5 ·
they make me drunk in the head. really drunk.my face and lips and eyes tingle. I dont understand something,, I have been warned twice about what.if I am doing something wrong , let me know what it is. i am new on here and I dont have it all figured out as of yet. thanks
 
#7 ·
He was saying that you have had 2 bad experiences with eating catfish, if things are that bad in the reactions, you should probably not try eating it a third time for fear of negative results!
 
#8 ·
I'm allergic to shellfish ... not fish. I grew up on the Texas coast, ate shellfish all the time (shrimp, crabs, lobster, etc.) When I was around 30 yrs old, ate some crabs, 30 mins. or so later, skin breaking out and itching like crazy, passed out, went to emergency room. About a year later, ate one small shrimp, it was enought to make my legs and arms breakout. Have not had shellfish since (about 10 years).
I can eat fish, even salt water fish but there is a protein in shellfish that my body developed a allergic reaction to. The Doctor's answer to how I developed a allergic reaction that I've never had before ... "the body changes". :confused2:
 
#11 ·
Hey Steve, Welcome to the BOC... I'm sure you will be a great asset to the brotherhood. I've been an outstanding assetter since joining...:lol:

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#13 ·
they could have used peanut oil to fry em up last time. alot of people have allergies to peanuts.
 
#18 ·
Anyone can develop an allergy to anything at any given moment. Depending upon your body chemistry, stress, whatever. Just because you aren't allergic at one moment doesn't mean that you may not be allergic in 20 min. Always remember that.

I knew a girl that was allergic to nail polish remover. Took them a couple of weeks to figure it out and get her body back under control from the hives.

Hives can and do kill. Hives are generated from an allergy, IMO. Some people say they are caused by stress. Hives look bad on the outside, but rememeber they begin inside and if you look bad outside, just imagine what your body looks like on the inside. The swelling can close your windpipe and you will suffocate. It can and is for some, a life threatening allergic reaction.

See an MD or research it on the net.

Take care.
Cheryl
 
#21 ·
omg.... that is strange.. idk if i would be able to live or not! lol. catfish is the second best kind of fish to eat IMO next to walleye.
 
#22 ·
As Cheryl said, anyone can develop an allergic reaction to anything at anytime.

Personally, I am allergic to crustaceans, i.e. shrimp, lobster, crabs, etc. I have no allergic reaction to fish, or mollusks, i.e. oysters, clams, etc. This allergy is to the iodine protein in crustaceans. This was a rapid onset allergy that took place when I was 13.

There are allergies to catfish and other finned fish. Your description of symptoms may be a result of hypotension which is a sign Anaphylaxis. You should be careful and consult an allergy specialist for testing. Anaphylaxis can result in Anaphylactic shock, which can kill you quickly if not treated. Anaphylaxis can occur from contact alone, so be careful.

It may behoove you to talk to your doctor and carry an EpiPen if advised. It may save your life.