Well, the original intention of this blog was to give ME some reference materials to track down reactions and keep track of safe items so I didn't have to rely on my very unreliable memory. So here's the newest issue ... the face rash *sigh* not much swelling, just a fine rash all over my face and up under my jaw and of course on my scalp.
Ingested items for the last 24 hours:
king arthur flours
kroger salted butter
spring tree maple syrup
oscar meyer bacon
fuji organic apples
figs
sweet potatoes
celery
Topical items on the face in the last 24 hours:
Jason Vitamin E oil
Marukan Rice Vinegar
Savonnierie lotion
Hm, now that I've typed it all out I'm second guessing my butter, maple syrup and bacon. I've used all of those before without reaction (or a noticeable reaction I should say). The lotion has given me pause in the past. It should be corn free and the company has been reliable and reputable for the corn free community for quite some time so I would be very surprised if there is corn in the lotion - but maybe there's something else in there I'm reacting to.
To further complicate things, I had a reaction to some mushrooms on Friday ... a delayed skin response isn't out of the question, but this is a more severe response than I am accustomed to. This reminds me of the 'good old days' before I had a diagnosis.
More notes as I fine tune the search and see how the rash heals. Will have to keep things super clean for the next few days.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Used my Epi-Pen
I used my pen on Monday. It was a foolish gamble on my part, Ezekiel hamburger buns. Frankly, I knew better, but since it said 'fresh yeast' I got excited. Anyhoo, about 40 minutes after eating I was slurring my words, my tongue and throat were swollen, and I was stumbling and having trouble keeping my balance. In the past, this is where I would have said, 'I'll probably be okay' - but after reading more in the last few weeks and talking to my allergist I was better informed about how dangerous this can really be and how quickly it can turn.
My husband was with me and he administered the shot into my thigh. It didn't hurt at all (I actually assumed it had malfunctioned and didn't have a needle). Within about 3 minutes of the injection I was shaking all over, but the foggy headedness was gone almost instantly. I shook for about 15 minutes and then settled into feeling very wide awake, but not shaking. It took my tongue about 20 minutes to return to its normal size.
We didn't call an ambulance as my allergist had indicated it wasn't always necessary (particularly if you are conscious). About 2 hours after the injection I was exhausted and my head hurt. A two hour nap set me right as rain and aside from a lingering pain in my thigh (felt like muscle pain) for the next day or so, I was fine.
It's not nearly as scary as I thought it would be and I'm really happy I did it. I know now that I could administer the shot myself. I know that it's not a big deal to take the injection and that 'better safe than sorry' is absolutely true. I feel a lot safer now having used the pen, there's something about experiencing that makes me feel secure in knowing what to expect.
Now I have to put in a call to my allergist to get a new epipen refill.
My husband was with me and he administered the shot into my thigh. It didn't hurt at all (I actually assumed it had malfunctioned and didn't have a needle). Within about 3 minutes of the injection I was shaking all over, but the foggy headedness was gone almost instantly. I shook for about 15 minutes and then settled into feeling very wide awake, but not shaking. It took my tongue about 20 minutes to return to its normal size.
We didn't call an ambulance as my allergist had indicated it wasn't always necessary (particularly if you are conscious). About 2 hours after the injection I was exhausted and my head hurt. A two hour nap set me right as rain and aside from a lingering pain in my thigh (felt like muscle pain) for the next day or so, I was fine.
It's not nearly as scary as I thought it would be and I'm really happy I did it. I know now that I could administer the shot myself. I know that it's not a big deal to take the injection and that 'better safe than sorry' is absolutely true. I feel a lot safer now having used the pen, there's something about experiencing that makes me feel secure in knowing what to expect.
Now I have to put in a call to my allergist to get a new epipen refill.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Things tested and I CANNOT eat!
Dairy/Cheese:
Kroger Brand Swiss Cheese - cut off the outside in an attempt to remove any cornstarch from the packaging (1/8 inch off each side) - reaction rating (1-10): 4 - upset stomach within 30 minutes, itchiness on face, foggy headed
Organic Valley Half n' Half - some plants can have cross contamination issues (per OV email correspondence in 11/2009), additionally, carton lining is polyethylene which may or may not be the cause of my reaction - reaction rating (1-10): 2 - mild upset stomach within 30 minutes, itchiness on face
Kroger Brand Swiss Cheese - cut off the outside in an attempt to remove any cornstarch from the packaging (1/8 inch off each side) - reaction rating (1-10): 4 - upset stomach within 30 minutes, itchiness on face, foggy headed
Organic Valley Half n' Half - some plants can have cross contamination issues (per OV email correspondence in 11/2009), additionally, carton lining is polyethylene which may or may not be the cause of my reaction - reaction rating (1-10): 2 - mild upset stomach within 30 minutes, itchiness on face
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