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Just ate shrimp, breaking out in hives..?

I've never been allergic to shrimp or any seafood or shellfish but I am breaking out like crazy right now.. My face is swollen and it's itching and so is certain spots on my body.. I don't have any allergy medicine in my cabinet except Claritin and Nyquil.. Can any of these help me or do I have to run to the store?

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  • mimi
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    does the nyquil have an antihistimine in it? if not then no you have to run to the store and get benadryl or an antihistimine. this is important so do it soon and never eat a crustacean again!

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  • 1 decade ago

    I would call the hospital and ask to speak with a nurse (they WILL connect you) or go to the store and ask your local pharmacist. It sounds like you are allergic. I have had the same problem with being allergic to things that I was never allergic to before. Benadril is the key component in most allergic reactions (in terms of getting rid of it) I would go to the store and buy some benadril but if you get worse you need to go to ER.

  • 1 decade ago

    Any time you have an allergic reaction, you could go into anaphylaxis. No, those medicines will not help; you need an antihistamine such as Benadryl.

    If you start showing symptoms of anaphylaxis such as shortness of breath, faintness, and severe itching, you need to go to the emergency room NOW.

    It's probably a good idea to go to the emergency room anyway just to make sure you're OK.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Ah, i got a crazy rash once after eating seafood. I was allergic and the nurse at the medical emergency room gave me benedryll (allergy medication) and it helped a lot. You might want to gave it a try?

  • 1 decade ago

    claritin might ,but you need something with a good antihistamine in ityoud have to see the doctor or an allergist to get an antihistamine prescription.your allergic to seafood.

  • 5 years ago

    You can develop and allergy to anything anytime. I became allergic to penicillin in my 30's. You have to be careful because an allergy to shell fish can be very serious.

  • 1 decade ago

    you should probly go to the store just to play it safe you dont want anything bad to happen. If you do not go to the store tonight, you should defintley go tomorrow unless it goes away (which it should)

    hope this helps!

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