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I have a food allergy but I am not sure what to. It is either Avocado or Shell Fish or maybe even both. I love Sushi and have ate it for decades. I usually have AYCE and sample from an eclectic menu.
It never used to affect me at all before. I ate Sushi, loved it and went about my business. However, the last 5 times I ate it at different places I wound up with severe cramps, nausea and the need for a bathroom with to put it mildly insufferable runs and embarrassment as I tried to get home from these places.
I know that some places use oyster or other sauces in cooking and I cut out all deep fried stuff and it happened still 50%of the time and even if I cut crab and shell fish out or Avocado to test.
I'm told by a nutritionist that the only thing to do is book 2 days off where I go nowhere and on 1 have Avocado and on the second crab, shell fish, shrimp and see how my body reacts. I sincerely don't want to do that on purpose.
I used to have an issue with random vomiting and runs for years until someone decided it was a clogged gallbladder. There's been zero issue there since. I'm just wondering what food this could be so I can avoid it and enjoy Sushi without fear. I know you aren't doctors but if you know of something I should be doing please let me know. It's frustrating and I don't want to hurt like that ever again. Indescribable pain.
What you describe sounds like what happens to me when I get a dose of MSG which is common in some Japanese Restaurant cooking. MSG is a flavor cheap chemical flavor enhancer something I could see and ACYE restaurant using in their foods.
While this may be the culprit for you it also may not be. Trying to figure this out on your own is very much a fool's errand. You will probably get it wrong and at the same time give up things that you love that you need not have too.
The best and quickest way to find out what you are allergic to is to see an allergist. Tell them what you eat that causes the problem and what the problem it causes. There is a quick painless skin test they can do to find out the what allergen is. What if any precautions you need to take such as carrying an EPIpen in case of accidental ingestion. This type of doctor and the test should be covered under your health insurance. You could call your insurance company first and they will even help you find a doctor who accepts their insurance in your area.
(Rating: 5) Thanks! I am a Canadian so every medical procedure and appointment we have is free. We only pay dental.