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Anaphylactic Episode Survivor

Hannah_monty

Hannah_monty

Thursday, March 22, 2007
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I went into anaphylactic shock after exercising and eating chocolate, wheat, and other suspectable foods. I had also taken advil 5 1/2 hours before my reaction. I broke out in hives, my face swelled up and I had trouble breathing. I was hospitalized for a few hours and I am still being tested for the...
  1. after anaphylactic
    naturegirl
    Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 03:04 PM
    Have you had any results in determining what caused your reaction?  Also, are you having any lung or extreme allergy problems since then?  I developed asthma after my anapylactic shock reaction in 1997, and my allergies were also much worse (hypersensitive to lots of things after that.)
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  2. Another survivor story from wasp sting
    Anonymous
    Friday, September 21, 2007 at 11:49 AM

    My wife, mother of 2, and spouse for 10 years, just suffered from a near death experience from anaphylaxis while I was away on business. Families need to have an emergency plan in place if anything like this ever happens. You can read her story here.

     

    http://www.confessionsofafoodie.com/category/life-with-beth/

    Reply
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