Friday, July 4, 2014

Twas the night before....

Independence day and all through the house panicked feet ran, searching for albuterol.

I had a late night snack.  A small cup of yogurt. Something I eat all the time.  I never expected an allergic reaction.  My legs got antsy and began to itch.  It got hard to breath and my vision went all funny.

Everyone scrambled to get the drugs I needed to stop it before it turned into a full blown anaphylactic reaction. Benadryl, Zantac, albuterol and Atrovent nebulizer.  With the Epi pens in hand and Dragon ready to dial 911, we waited.

Slowly my breathing improved and the black spots faded from my vision.  It felt like an eternity to me but probably only lasted about 15 minutes.  I am feeling better today.  Sleepy because I am keeping myself doped up on benadryl and shaking from the pro air.

I am not taking any chances today.  No questionable food. No smoke. No fireworks.  My body is set on twitchy right now.  Ready to fight any invaders.

Great timing

NOT!!!

The first really bad reaction in years.  Guess I should count myself lucky.

11 comments:

  1. Oh Rose...I am sorry you had such a bad reaction but very happy you were able to fight it without a trip to the hospital! What do you think was in the yogurt that caused the reaction? Was it a different brand or flavor? Sending lots of prayers and healing energy. Hope you and your Dragon have a safe and quiet holiday weekend.

    Hugs and Blessings...
    Cat

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    1. It was a cheaper brand. I usually eat Greek yogurt with fresh fruit. Don't know. It will be a while before I get brave enough to try again. That was not fun. I haven't felt good today at all. Expected. It will last a few days. Thanks.

      We still had a good day.

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  2. Hope you get to feeling better my friend.

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    1. It took a day or so but I am feeling much better.

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  3. I am so sorry! That is awful...just awful.
    I have dealt with family having those terrible reactions. I know how scary it was for you and your family. Just take care of yourself...rest.

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    1. We are carefully trying to figure out what set it off. I hate scaring the kids but it wasn't any fun for me either.

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  4. Oh my gosh! I work with a child who has an unknown allergy and they haven't been able to pinpoint it. Her last reaction needed two epipens before EMS arrived. Poor baby! Take care of yourself Rose. Hope you're feeling good today.

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    1. Much better! Thank you.

      I am keeping my meds together now. That wasn't fun

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  5. That is really scary! It is one thing to know you're allergic to something and avoid it. It is quite another to be blindsided like that. How fortunate that you had all the antidotes standing by!

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