OH NO!  NOT AGAIN
ANAPHYLACTIC EPISODE #51

Had a shock episode last night.  Maybe a walnut.  It has been a while.  This one did not put me in the hospital but was painful.  I am recovering today.  Didn't use the Epi-Pen.  Nevertheless, took all the meds and it just slows me down the next day.

Here are the symptoms of anaphylaxis:

• Trouble speaking or hoarseness
• Wheezing & difficulty breathing
• Tight throat
• Swollen throat, tongues and lips
• Loss of consciousness
• Increased heartbeat
• Dizziness and anxiety
• Nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
• Itchy skin that swells, tingles or hives

April 2017 was my last Anaphylaxis.  I have gone Vegan and avoid all alcohol.  Occasionally, I ingest some cheese or milk product and nothing happens.  For anyone looking at my Blog this is my cure for Idiopathic Anaphylaxis. Good luck!

2017 - Anaphylactic Episode 50

NOT AGAIN!
On Tuesday September 12, I went into a weird allergic response to something and was having severe stomach pain.  The stomach issues started the day before and kept me up all night.  Then the next day I knew it was necessary to call an ambulance.  All the symptoms of Anaphylaxis were present except my throat was clear and I did not need the epi-pen at first. 

It was a mild response compared to some of the others.  The doctors and nurses provided care and I went home.  Later in the day it was coming back!  I went back to the hospital fully aware that this was one of those that was going to be slow and painful.  After an hour of waiting for a bed I was able to get the care needed to stop my pain and nausea.  We went home.  

In about 2 hours at home I started to flush and itch.  My throat was closing.  So, I used my epi-pen, took some Benadryl and some more allergy pills then waited it out.  Wednesday, I stayed home from work to recover from the foggy brain from all the meds.  

Today, Thursday I am back at work.  I still have some brain fog from all of the meds. Nevertheless, it is nice to be feeling better.  So, in thinking this through I realized that it must have been the new Probiotic I took on Sunday.  All of my symptoms point to it.  I threw it in the trash.  Hopefully, this will be the last one for a while.

Thought you should know...

2016 No More Anaphylaxis!!

I have been trying to understand why I kept going into Anaphylactic shock since the first on in December 2012.  It took being without for a month and changing my eating that has solved this and I think I won't be having another one.  Yay!!  If you have Idiopathic Anaphylaxis let me know.  I can help you.

About Treatment for Anaphylaxis

I was in the hospital for a kidney stone this past week.  The nurses were so wonderful yet surprisingly clueless about the protocol for Anaphylaxis.  They wanted my to have an epi-pen on the table next to me.  What they did not get in my case the first thing I go for is my nausea medicine.  The intestinal pain is really severe in my case.  Nevertheless, I think the nurses should know that they have epinephrine they could put in my IV and not expect me to jab myself when I am at the hospital.  I found out later that I was staying in the Ortho unit.

Number 44

I wonder if Guinness Book has a section for this.  I had my 44th Anaphylaxis yesterday.  It is so hard not knowing why.  I stopped my antibiotics just in case they are causing it.  I hope it doesn't kill me.   It is frustrating.  There are so many things I want to do with the rest of my life.  It is really holding me back!

Anaphylaxis #43

I thought it was over!  I am going through my 43rd episode. I have not had one for a few months. Guess this thing is a forever problem. Going to sleep now.