2015 more episodes!

On Monday 4\27 another episode of Anaphalaxis. This one was very, severe. I had to take extra meds. Will this ever end?  This year 5 episodes. 3 during the month of April. Why???

Anyone with severe allergies read this!

NEVER BE WITHOUT YOUR ANAPHYLAXIS KIT NEARBY
ALERT: PARENTS AND TEACHERS
1:  Severe allergy that results in Anaphylaxis will result in death in as little as 10 minutes!
>> Teachers & Parents -make sure your student or child has a kit of meds and their Epi-pen close by     at all times. If you forgot it at home go back for it!  If the administration office is far from the classroom the child should carry it in fanny pack or in the teacher's desk.

Parents educate your teachers on administration of the epi-pen and you child's meds.
I have had 32 Anaphylaxis episodes since 12/12.  I start my meds and Epi-pen when I start to flush and hands itch. This helps avoid trips to the ER.


Here is a picture of my kit: 
See content list below


Inside:
Instructions
Business Card
Pill box and bottles:
Imodium
Zophran
Atarax
Benedryl
Steroids
Adult and Junior size Epi-pen

Good site for more information.

Go here for some great info about Anaphylaxis:  http://www.healthline.com/health/anaphylaxis/effects-on-body

Anaphylaxis and Short Term Memory Loss

https://foodallergyfroggie.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/consequences-of-anaphylaxis-memory-and-processing-issues/

I found this link to shed light on my Anaphylaxis and Short Term Memory issues. I realize now that some of my confusion and total lack of short term memory is related to loss of oxygen to my brain when my blood pressure dropped an I was unconscious so many times during the 31 episodes of Anaphylaxis. I guess other people have noticed at this point. At work it is really obvious because I have to keep asking for people to repeat their requests if it more than one.  My concentration is way down and I know I have lost some of my brain power.  If you have had this experience please comment here.

Anaphylaxis-Again and Again

I had an Anaphylaxis on November 11.  It was fast moving and I was on the floor with lowered blood pressure and excruciating pain in the first 5 minutes. 
Another one happened yesterday: Dec. 2nd.  Slower moving--It started at 2pm while at work.  I was able to administer my Epi-pen and get all the meds started so as not to get to the point of being on the floor unable to move.  I am back at work today.  Phewwww, feeling better today.

End the Anaphylaxis episode- The Meds

I use zophran when my anaphylaxis starts.  The zophran is great for taking down that awful stomach pain. Then I take my benedryl, with my allergy meds 6 Atarax and then the epi to rush the meds into my system faster. The benedryl takes down the itching a lot because I take a triple dose. That is 75mg.  The allergist said start all the meds when the flushing starts. I do that and then I have a couple prednisone on hand to keep it all from returning.  This has been working so well that I did not even go to the hospital this time. But with a child I would always go to emergency just to be sure.

Still going on

On March 15 I had another full episode and a few close calls. Today I had another huge episode.  Taking all my meds when I feel it coming on is the key for avoiding a trip to the hospital.  I keep hoping it will go away but it still keeps trying to take me down. Thank you mom for being with me through this. You saved me again today. Love you.