Anaphylaxis

Has anyone experienced a anaphylactic reaction before. I have mast cell problems now and I get grades of anaphylaxis but yesterday i almost had to call 911. My hearts hot up to 147 and my throat swelled and I was shaking uncontrollably with tremors. This happened so fast within 5 minutes of eating. Normally my reactions last 30 minutes and I am ok. I rebounded hours later again and ended up taking 50mg of Benadryl yesterday. My throat was still mildly swollen this morning. I have been dealing with mast cell issues for 2 years now but my reactions are getting more serious. I just need some encouragement I have ptsd from this disorder it’s scary at times.

Godsmyhope, I just read your post and I can't imagine anyone going through what you just posted, I hope that it gets better for you and sending love and prayers your way that you won't have another attack.  Hugs, Spazzie

I'm so sorry to hear what you've been dealing with...

 

When I was suffering from inter-dose withdrawal about 2 years ago, I went into anaphylactic shock several times. I've never had a history of allergies and had no idea what was happening. My face swelled up like crazy, hives broke out all over my body, I had a really hard time breathing, and my blood pressure fell so quickly that I almost passed out. In the span of 5 months, I went into shock 5 times!! Was rushed to urgent care/ER three times (administered epi-pen and injected with prednisone), and my husband had to use the epi-pen on me the other 2 times. The reactions came on out of nowhere (I was just sitting and watching tv for 4 of those times, and the last time was when I was eating), and it's incredibly scary. I was terrified to go to the ER when it was packed with covid. When I went to get tested for allergies, it turned out it was for everything - palm trees, oak trees, grass, dust, birds...about 40 different allergens (no food allergies though). I've never had a history of allergies, and even had allergy tests a few years ago that showed the only thing I was allergic to was cats. Now that I'm almost 6 months off off benzos, I've noticed slightly less sensitivity towards everything, and I haven't gone into shock since April 2020. I still have epi-pens everywhere though.