By mild, I mean no trip to the ER, just take Benadryl in large amounts at home. I (64 yo female) have been diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue. Live my life for a day then tell me that. Before using iodine. It does help. See how you feel after each one. At first i thought it was just shellfish, which cause my throat to swell and breathing difficulties, but found out through exposure at work it is also betadine and the IV dye we give. My throat closes from just about anything I eat. I rang the bread company and have found out that they have started adding iodized salt to the bread in the past week. I can eat very few foods with over 300 mg sodium per serving. I read every label when I buy groceries now. Go to the doctor if you develop a rash. It is not possible. First, I had uncontrollable sneezing and the next time, my throat was closing on me. I had a c-section and a week later I noted extreme itching and redness across my belly. There is an article on the Mayo Clinic website on nickel allergy. Your doctor will also direct you to stay away from foods or other things that do trigger these adverse reactions. Guess what -- the person who drew my blood hadn't paid any attention to the orange wristband and I assumed that everyone looks at the chart! Comment #70 is absolutely correct. Karen, my mother was going to a cancer hospital for 21 years for breast cancer. It is an element. As indicated in Table IV, the release of radioactive iodine from Luckily I realized this might be iodine, so I stopped trekking and started buying bottled water. am on thyroid meds but never had this experience before. On the last night, we had a seafood bisque. Is there any cure for this problem, be it allergy or sensitivity? It’s then placed on your skin. What is the difference, if any, between shellfish iodine and the iodine listed in a protein bar? Finally, I found an answer to this question online. The rash usually involves the lips and the skin around the mouth, but it can affect any area of the body, including the fingers and hands. Use caution with x ray dye contrasts and don't take the tech's word for it. My advice for the person who is allergic to the CT contrast even though it took place many years ago and doesn't want to take the chances with the new IV contrast today, try MRI soft tissue neck with contrast. Improvement should be seen within one week. Luckily my friend is a GP and I remember him screaming for an ambulance. I do not buy iodized salt to be used in my recipes. When I went in to have my stitches checked the nurse called a doctor over to view my belly and I found out that I was having an allergic reaction to the iodine. what do I do now at 70 years with other medical problems and iodised salt being introduced into the food chain in breads and bakeries making other cakes etc. The same number as the ones who are allergic to iodine. Where I work, Betadine is used often and I get the same reaction as above. seriously, though. ... Non-immediate reactions begin more than one hour after administration and include urticaria, angioedema, maculopapular rash or … But, because of the internet I am now more informed. My Hashimoto antibody count came down, which meant that I was on the right track re: getting rid of fluoride in my system (fewer antibodies to thyroid and adrenals means less fluoride which caused them). Any sign of headaches, racing heart etc. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. This is great.The medical professionals don't have the faintest idea what causes all today's diseases, but they argue that whatever people experience should not be called an allergy. If i eat Mahi-Mahi or fish with high content of iodine or too much too fast then you'd swear i was Will Smith in Hitch as well as it ending up with slowed breathing and then anaphylactic shock. My worst reaction to iodine was it being used as part of a cleaning agent prior to me getting an MRI. If you do a web search for iodine contrast dye you will find an article about this topic. So sad. So I guess I am allergic to iodine and they warned me never to have a kidney biopsy as it would kill me. got better after a week. Has anyone else had similar experiences? In fact, some people call dermatitis herpetiformis the \"gluten rash\" or the \"celiac disease rash.\" In the case of contrast dye, there are other ingredients present besides the iodine. Nickel is an element. I have been taking thyroxine 40 years since (as the thyroid glands have been removed). I had no idea that I could not eat fish or shrimp because I was allergic to shellfish. Get the facts about shellfish allergies and…. I wonder if I just let the hives run their course without taking benadryl if my body will be more immune to getting hives under these circumstances in the future? They tried over 10 times on one hand and wrist without success until they switched to the right. My medic alert bracelet states that I cannot come in contact with iodine. I also have an Iodine allergy. My tests are always ordered with no contrast. When we tell you we are, you should believe us, not just your books. )and benadryl. My face was swollen for a week after. however, you should still tell the technologist or MD that you are allergic to any substance like iodine, shellfish or etc. I had or an ivp was attempted. My doctor does not want to test me because he said your experience is good enough to say you are allergic to iodine. I hope some of this helped. Now, I am always cautious about what medical people are using. Exposure to mixtures that also contain iodine can cause some of the following reactions: Anaphylactic shock is the most severe form of anaphylaxis and is life-threatening. trying to figure out what could be the continued culprit. KI can be handled by the body. However, today while I was donating blood I started to have a reaction on my arm. Seems odd to me so many iodine reactions and with the same writing style. Again, this is not possible, because sulfur is an element rather than a protein, and because sulfur is essential to human life. I didn't know why but then my mother asked me what mouth wash I was using and only that little bit I ingested left me in bed not able to consume anything - even water- for a whole day. The ER doctor saw me after the eye started looking a bit better and said I would most likely have to be premedicated before I take another test. She said no problem because they were going to use Benadine. They injected me a number of times to get my blood pressure back. For those of us who have it, most of us would rather *not* prove skeptics wrong by taking injections...if you do not mind:}. I took half a benadryl,(because I hate taking the drug) but still woke with mild hives all over. Good luck to all. Just when I eat the Mahi. The MRI contrast is very different from the CT one as long as your kidneys are in good shape. It requires emergency medical attention. On Super Bowl Sunday, I ate shrimp, so I know it's not all seafood. Alginate, Agar, Carrageen, and not to mention the Red dyes. However, I have had two abortions and because I was awake I had to tell them how I felt and they took my blood pressure very regularly. Anaphylactic shock is an emergency situation. i had a ct scam of my brain last tuesday. This is different for each food or xray dye or skin prep solution. I went into shock and could not breathe. I could only lie on my left side or everything would spin. My allergy extends to all salt water fish, seaweed, shellfish and even salty processed foods. I ordered Lugol's 2 percent and was taking a few drops of it throughout the day. I have no idea. Adverse reactions to iodine — when used this way — appear to have occurred over the years. Hello! i can't have steroids to counter react the contrast because i have diabetes. Technical point please. Swimming in the ocean should be OK as long as your hubby doesn't mind a bit of a scratch as he will probably get itchy, however it would depend on how allergic to iodine he is. Why can People Grow out of a Cat Allergy. After two or three days on the Everest trek, I noticed red spots on the palms of my hands and feet, soon i had redness in my groin and around my waist (basically anywhere I was sweating and not exposed). There is much more to know about how all these symptoms and connections having to do with iodine, but slowly I am getting to know via trial and error what works for me while getting the fluoride out of my system and my bones and endocrine glands healthier. Also, eye drops have some type of sodium in them as well. I was fine before going in. Twenty percent or more of people may have a rash after surgery. I won't touch it again. any suggestions? I realized I was allergic to Iodine in Nepal. Articles and supplement reviews published on Thyroid Advisor are carefully reviewed and edited by qualified medical practitioners, experts, and thyroid patient advocates, with their respective certificates and medical degrees, to ensure the best available information available on this website. I made a dish and used Iodized Sea Salt (45 percent) heavily last night which is flushing out of my body through sweat. In restaurants that serve seafood, make sure the chef understands you have an allergy so there is no cross-contamination in the kitchen. I blew up, my heart stopped and I was in intensive care for 48 hours. She had so many CT ccans done but, in the last couple of years she started having reactions. Iodine is a common element found in the human body and occurs in some food sources, supplements, and medications. Usually patients will note a skin rash on areas where iodide is applied. After that, I had no voice and it would cut out for the next two years. About one or two years ago, I developed a dry mouth. Iodine is useful to the body but an overdose is damaging. The doctor was aware thanks to my wife, and before he even started and had given me prednisone(sp? Your other problems may come from other sources. Is iodine and Iodide the same thing? The binding molecules are completely different. I am 31 any ideas? It's clear that I need to steer clear of iodine in any form. Learn how to recognize the signs of…, A shellfish allergy may develop at any time during a person's life, but tends to occur in adulthood. Confusing iodine with iodide is a very common mistake. The allergy has lasted long but thank goodness I did not get a more extreme reaction like when I eat fish. Toxicity to iodine results to hyperthyroidism, thyroid papillary cancer, and/or iodermia (a serious skin reaction). I am glad to hear about so many people experiencing many of the same types of rections that I have to iodine. if i use iodised salt i get worse again. Today I never had my skin itching or hives or throat closing but maybe if I had not taken the antihistamines as soon as I did, my reactions would have been more severe. I screamed. My facial swelling and the eye burning slowly improved, but they're still irritated and itchy and I am still sneezing 14 hours later and my throat hurts -- kind of like someone punched me in the neck. When the Rockets won their first championship they decorated our office in Burgundy and Gold crepe paper and balloons. I was on steroids and a benadryl for 10 days.The rash and hives did not go away until around day eight. I had Iodine dye from an Xray on my kidneys and had immediate anaphylactic shock and almost died on the table. My doctor and nutritionist both tell me that iodine allergy is not a real allergy. It turned out to be my mother. Iodine tincture should be applied three times per day. I am allergic to iodine. It takes longer, but the times I don't read the labels I regret it. Both shellfish and other fishes are a rich source of iodine, but often those allergic are not responding to the iodine in the fish. my symptoms were: eyes burning a few minutes after I've eaten, headaches, burning stomach at night, eyes very dry at night, itchy skin. I have a brain MRI (with and without contrast) and a uterine ablation coming up, so I will be facing these situations again soon. It is used as a thickener. Yes it is a rare allergy but scary. If you cannot tolerate shellfish (like lobster, shrimp, crab etc) and swell excessively with salt consumption, you may have an allergy or sensitivity. My hands became very hot and started burning and a rash quickly developed. So my alert bracelet says Iodine** *all* forms and Info Wallet/Phone. Her skin over her whole body shed. If you’ve had previous experience with allergies or sensitivity to mixtures that contain iodine, discuss your options with your doctor. Iodine deficiency is more and more common even in iodine-replete areas such as the United States. Within the last month and a half, I have gone to two different restaurants and had mahi-mahi. I wish everything would settle down so I could take my small dose of iodine and be done worrying about it. In three hours the inside of my mouth was very red and blistered all over my mouth,like it was scab with a blade. (read the book "Stop the Thyroid Madness"). Iodine is a trace element present throughout the body and is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Seems like if I don't take a full regular dose until the hives go away, I will itch for weeks! Seven weeks ago I ate shellfish and was rushed to the hospital, I was swollen up and my skin red and itching. Trouble is, whenever I try to get more iodine either by painting it on my skin, or eating kelp or whatever, although I feel really good and quite energetic, I get a sore throat in the thyroid area. I grew up on seafood but can no longer eat any. Rather than say I am allergic to iodine, I will simply state I am allergic to some form of contrast used in CAT scans for those who are skeptic. With or without a visible rash, an itching sensation, or pruritis, may develop immediately after iodine exposure or injection. After about six months of this, I took it one day and felt like I couldn't swallow, mouth was extremely dry, my right hand was shaky and swollen/sweating. This was despite my card being marked in large red letters "allergic to iodine". thanks. All rights reserved. Before I take any type of medication, I look to the FDA and they can tell me every ingredient it has so I can find out if I need to stay away from it or not. My parents are unsure of if I have the allergy or not. The doctor did nothing so I suffered for two weeks like that. Whatever it is, maybe you should consider getting tested for your iodine status (how much there is in your body) and maybe get a thyroid workup to make sure everything is OK. Don't just assume you have an allergy and avoid the stuff or you could do more harm than good. I had eaten Shoney's fries and didn't know they were fried with shellfish. First, only proteins cause allergies. Every single time I end up with the extra wrist band with allergy: IVP DYE. I am used to this routine after starting to work out again after more than a year. For those that doubt how serious this is, a close family friend of 40 years went into our local hospital for a simple CAT scan, not knowing she would react to the contrast injections-she died on the table even with injections to save her. Of course we all need iodine! I had instant, non-stop sneezing, burning swollen eyes, swollen tongue and throat leading to difficulty breathing. I also noticed that when ingesting iodine, through seafood, I begin to have increased chest congestion and mucous production. Found it out when I had an iodine dye for tests. After a few days, they’ll check to see if you had a reaction. I have an iodine allergy, but mine is more focused on the iodine swab, and also iodized anything. My hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's) has its source in fluoride poisoning from drinking lots of black and green tea for decades. If anyone with knowledge of my condition can give me an answer, it would be greatly appreciated. I always tell doctors of my bad iodine reaction and that of my brother and they steer clear of ever giving me any - which I am very thankful for because it's hell to go through it when you have an allergic reaction to it. Chemical agents that contain iodine are on the rise, especially in radiocontrast agents used to improve X-ray imaging studies. I think the ibuprofen and hydrocodone for pain helped subside the itchiness the first week. 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