If react to tuna (2+) can I have halibut, salmon?

[LydiaS]

Hi, everyone,

Tuna landed in the 2+ column for my husband on his Enterolab test.

I would like if that is likely to mean that he will also react to other deep ocean fish like halibut, wild/farmed salmon, sea bass, etc.

How about lighter-flesh fish like cod or sole?

Basically -- what kinds of fish are likely to be safe when tuna is not tolerated?

Thanks so much.
Lydia

[tex]

My opinion is that whether or not other species will be tolerated will depend on an individual's situation. Prior posted experiences show that for many of us, a tuna issue will often apply to salmon also. Some other species such as tilapia, flounder, freshwater fish, etc., may be safe. But there are no guarantees, we're all different.

Tex

[LydiaS]

Thank you. It's all so difficult if one is just starting in Phase 1. Cause we could be eating the "wrong" food and not know for months. And then have to start all over at square one.

If you have any pull with Dr. Fine, it would be amazing if he could include more foods in his antigen stool testing....

[tex]

Unfortunately, I don't have any influence there. I'm sure he tries to select tests for the most important (and most common) allergens, in order to keep the total cost reasonable. But probably, they just haven't been able to develop accurate tests for additional foods.

Maybe someone else will be able to contribute some additional insight into fish selection. I don't have much personal experience with fish options. Being from Texas, when I eat fish, it's usually deep-fried catfish.

Tex

[LydiaS]

HaHa. And being in Massachusetts, we're chock full of cod and scrod, and that sort of thing. Not a big place for catfish!

I get you about Dr. Fine, costs, and testing capacity, etc.

[annaewa56]

I avoid tuna but eat cod and salmon, wild caught and frozen shipped to me from small fishery in Alaska.
How do I know if I am reacting to it if I have had diarrhea for seven months now?

[LydiaS]

Anna -- I am a newbie, so asking this because I have the same question, not because I have any answers. But are you eating any other animal proteins aside from cod and salmon?

[MomLady]

I'd be curious to know more about fish as well. I had tuna as a +3, and didn't even eat it very often before I had testing done. I had no indication I was reacting to that particular food, but then again, I had results that said I react to lots of foods. I do like salmon and the idea of having a portable (canned) non-refrigerated protein to take when traveling would be great.

[annaewa56]

Besides fish I eat turkey (only organic frozen directly from a farm) and lamb, boar, occasionally pork. All frozen and quick defrosted and cooked right away to avoid histamine.
I know I react to foods mostly with headaches. Can't judge anymore with BM because it's kind of the same watery diarrhea for seven months.
So I can only judge a food reaction with the headaches, histamine reaction such as runny nose 10 min after eating.

[Marcia K]

I was able to eat salmon without any issues, but then things changed and I noticed that I was frequently clearing my throat after eating it so I knew I was having a histamine issue. Prior to my diagnosis when I would eat an apple my earlobe would become red & tingly. I had no idea at that time that it was a histamine issue.