Another visit to the ER for Anaphylaxis.
I went to Sutter Hospital this time as my symptoms started at the Movie theater nearby. This is my 20th attack. No cure in site. It happened less severely from home on Thursday July 25th and I was able to contain it from home using my Histamine blockers from the doctor. It is always very clear when I need to use my Epi-Pen and head for the hospital since the symptoms come on strong and fast. I drove myself to the hospital know it was about a mile from the theater. Walked fast into the ambulance entrance and fell on the floor.
Could not open my eyes or move my legs as usual. I was able to drag myself with help onto a floor level gurney. Felt like a drama queen yet there was not choice. The ER doc and nurses were great! They gave me the Zofran right away and it was such a big help. Sometimes the hospital ER will do everything else first and make me suffer with the nausea, even though I am begging for it and the pain in my stomach is so painful they don't do it and I am not sure why.
It all begins with intense sweating, painful stomach and nausea, itching hands and redness from my head to the bottom of my feet. When I wait to long I loose the use of my hands and feet, plus cannot open my eyes. If only the doctors could find out why. More tests this week.
Didn't use my Epi-Pen. Scolded by the Doctor for driving and not using the Epi-Pen!
| Identifying Anaphylactic Shock! Anaphylactic shock is the most dangerous of all allergic reactions. A decrease in blood pressure leaves the brain starving for oxygen. Often, there will also be inflammation in the lungs resulting in severe shortness of breath. The combination is deadly. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that involves more than one body system. A typical allergic reaction may cause itching or some wheezing in the lungs, but an anaphylactic reaction will cause both or a combination of several other less common symptoms. Answer: There are two important ways to tell if someone is suffering from anaphylactic shock. First, by identifying the symptoms of anaphylactic shock. Second, by identifying the exposure to an allergen that causes anaphylactic shock. Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock Anaphylactic shock is primarily an allergic reaction. To identify anaphylactic shock, first look for symptoms of allergy:
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