I know I already have intolarences to wheat and corn but I never had a reaction like this.
We went to Sizzler and I got salad bar, rice w/ beef tips in sauce and I had a bite of the cheese bread (even though I do have wheat intolerance, it normally just gives me headache or itchy skin). Anyway, the other stuff is not unusual for me. I had only taken about two bites of my meal and I suddenly could not swallow. My tongue felt thick in the back of my throat, head spinning like I was passing out. My heart pounded (which I thought was just because I was panicing from not being able to swallow). Once I got home, I saw my face was somewhat swollen.
I took two Benedryl and went home. In hindsight, I should have headed to ER but for some reason, my husband and I both thought it was some kind of spice that was bothering me. We didn't even think of anaphylactic shock until we got home. The Benedryl stopped it at least. I was so stupid!
I called the Doc this morning and am going in soon for checkup and advice. Frankly I am afraid to eat anything. SInce I feel like I didn't eat anything different than usual last night, I am worried about what caused the reaction.
Usually my food intolerances are just mild reations-headache, stomach ache, itchy. I usually can eat *a little* and not even have those symptoms. But whatever this was, was different, and caused a more serious reaction.
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1|1|have a friend|Julie|juliejulie1975@yahoo.com|12:48:42|02/09/2011|
who is alergic to iodine. This happens to her. She can get it from seafood. Even seafood that has touched other food. Her throat swells. It is scary. 2|2|Your doctor should prescribe an epi-pen to carry with you since you had the kind of reaction|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|14:19:23|02/09/2011|
I don't like the thought of sticking myself in the thigh with a big ole needle, but it's good to know I have one with me "just in case".
lauren 3|3|Sorry that happened to you....that would be scary|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|14:22:36|02/09/2011|
I once had a reaction from a miniscule amount of brazil nuts...throat not closing, but it was bad enough that I could imagine my throat swelling if I had had any more than I did.
I carry an epi pen for bee stings.
lauren 4|1|Back from the Dr's....|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|15:50:46|02/09/2011|
She's ordered a boat-load of blood tests for me. She suspected the sauce because usually sauces have sesame base (which I am allergic to sesame). She wanted the ingredient list so I had to go to Sizzler and ask for it. Turns out, it was not sesame base, but RED WINE! I am allergic to sulfates so that's what it was!
She told me that I must eliminate EVERY allergen I have or else the next time will be fatal. She said this reaction is a warning.
So, the next steps are blood tests for allergens, and then a trip to the Nutritionist to see what I can eat/use. Because of how widespread sesame, wheat and corn are used, there's not going to be very much I can eat.
In the mean time, for the next 2 days I must take 2 benedryl every 8 hours because the reaction WILL reoccur until all the sulfates have been purged from my body.
I am so sad that this will change my life so much. I have to be really careful. I'm afraid to eat anything.
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5|2|No sulfates, means you had better check your shampoos, etc. Even some deodorants.|driller|harj@frontier.com|19:17:44|02/09/2011|
You have to remember that your skin is an organ, so whatever you put on it, will get into your system as well.
As far as going out to eat, before you order , you can ask for an ingredient list of each item on the menu.
By law, all resturants have to give you an ingredient list, if you ask. If not, don`t eat there, go somewhere
else, that will. :)
I know it may be a pain to ask, but better safe than sorry. It is your right to know all the ingredients
that they use. Sorry to hear that you are allergic to soo many things. :(
~Judy in MI~ 6|2|I feel for you!|sunriver|sunriver@gmail.com|19:18:40|02/09/2011|
I'm glad you were able to get right in and will be able to figure out what is safe for you to eat. Hang in there and keep yourself busy and hopefully distracted from worrying about it. I can imagine you've been though a lot of stress!
My best!
Vanessa
10|2|I eat gluten free if that's any help. A lot of what I eat is tapioca/potato based. Sometimes they use corn additives in, so you might end up baking your own bread. What I can suggest is that you search online for blogs for people who eat corn/wheat free because that's how you find good recipes when you're learning the ropes of your food allergies. So sorry to hear this. I know what it is like to feel completely deprived and know that eating out is risky.|Sara_s_Mom|IClipCoupons@gmail.com|07:07:37|02/10/2011|
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7|1|If intolerate to wheat & corn you may want to try |driller|harj@frontier.com|19:41:39|02/09/2011|
coconut flour products, or spelt flour products. There are also others out there to choose from.
~Judy in MI~ :) 8|2|I work at a school and the kids have ALOT of allergies..(M)|kthy26|kthy26@yahoo.com|20:09:15|02/09/2011|
We have several kids with many allergies too many to list ones I had no idea exsisted. I know there is one little girl that cant eat wheat, corn, etc etc..so her mom somewhere finds her a gluten free pizza to eat when the rest of her class has pizza.
I am sorry you have so many allergies, I hope you find lots of goodies you can eat I know it will be hard.
Good Luck
9|1|Thank you all...it's so frustrating. Nothings going to be the same. |hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|20:15:37|02/09/2011|
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11|1|Went to ER during the night|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|12:29:54|02/11/2011|
Throat tightening and monster-headache.
They gave me steroids and IV. Got perscriptions for more.
Yay me :(
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12|1|Update: Still suffering|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|15:41:00|02/13/2011|
I still am having problems swallowing and feel a lump sensation in my thoat. Dr said that when I had the reaction on Tuesday it may have messed up my adrenal or thyroid gland and its causing a panic situation. I have an appointment for monday morning, but if I still feel bad he said I can go into ER.
I hope I can make it through til monday.
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13|2|I am so sorry you are going through all of this. It must scary, and so frustrating. Keeping you in my thoughts. Donna|dlpavitt|dlpavitt@att.net|15:44:48|02/13/2011|
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14|1|Question for you...|jdlaurie|savethosepennies@aol.com|20:56:23|02/13/2011|
You mentioned the Sulfates in wine. I have had two or three allergic reactions that appeared to be hives and swelling of my tongue... both when eating a salad dressing that was a italian style one. I'm wondering if they had a certain wine or something in them. Doesn't usually happen to me, just every now and then. What things have sulfates in them that this might happen? I know I'm allergic to a bunch of things... just have never gone to the doctor about them.
I hope you are feeling better!
Laurie 16|2|Sulfates ..........|driller|harj@frontier.com|21:32:22|02/13/2011|
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Used in detergents and surfactants
Car Wash Soaps, garage floor cleaners, and engine degreasers.
Also used in , more widely major ingred in cosmetics, toothpaste, hair conditioners and about
90% of shampoos and products that foam. Also in body washes and body gels. :(
Damages the immune system, expecially within the skin. Most dangerous of all ingreds in personal care products.
Is also in most wines. But they do make NO SULFATE wines, just have to look for them.
I do not think any average resturant would have a dressing that would have any wine ingred. Would be way
too expensive for them. They use the cheapest possible dressings out there, which most have hydrogenated
oils. YUK
Main thing to do is READ THE INGREDIENT LABEL, to see what all is in the product.
You must be allergic to another ingred? You would have to narrow it down, when you eat certain foods.
Hope this info helps?
~Judy in MI~ :) 17|2|Laurie. More inside post about sulfates and certain foods related|driller|harj@frontier.com|22:12:13|02/13/2011|
They also use sulfates in cut fruits & veggies to keep them looking fresh.
Also used to prevent discolouration in apricots, raisins and other dried fruits
Used to control "black spots" in freshly caught shrimp and other seafoods.
Used to prevent discolouration, bactrial growth and fermentation in wine.
Sulfates can provoke sever allergic reactions.
The FDA identified at least a dozen fatalities linked to sulfates.
All of the deaths occurred among asthmatics. If you have asthma, be sure to consider
whether your attacks might be related to sulfates. They destroy vitamin B1: small
amounts may cause asthma, anaphylactic shock, danerous for asthma, allergy sufferers, and
has caused deaths.
So looks like fresh is best if doing fruits.
~Judy in MI~ Hope this info helps? 20|2|Laurie.......|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|00:25:47|02/14/2011|
What you are refering to are reactions and if that happens take 2 benedryl asap.
Vinegar has sulfates in it, balsalmic, etc. Definately if your tongue starts to swell, get to the ER. You could carry benedryl to be safe.
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15|1|Tina, I'm so sorry you are going through this....|kellysp6637|frugalk76@aol.com|20:59:02|02/13/2011|
I hope you can find relief....it sounds terrible. 18|2|I'm amazed and impressed that |salsafan|salsafan@sbcglobal.net|22:26:46|02/13/2011|
you thought to take the Benadryl.... 19|3|More...|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|00:22:15|02/14/2011|
Sulfates can be WITHIN other ingredients, too. Vinegar, lemon and other juice (concentrated), baked goods, prepared foods.
So far I am finding out the you have to buy things organic (although not always guarenteed), and listed preservative free, but you have to check for hidden sulfates (such as in the vinegar).
They used to put sulfates on salad in salad bars but that has been discontinued since people died.
Now I knew I was sensitive to sulfates in wine and meds, but never had a problem with SLS or body care items. Or preservatives in food for that matter. Maybe wine is more concentrated? I don't know. But I am PETRIFIED to put anything at all in my mouth now.
I have to ask the Doc but I am wondering if I can go back to the way I was eating (once of course, this throat problem passes)
and just avoid wine and meds. Or am I now so sensitive that even a little causes a reaction.
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22|4|Kinds sounds like what i had a few months ago,i went to the ER,couldn't swallow anything...i was told i had an esophigeal spasm, after eating brown rice with butter/canola blend...i worry when i eat out as well, am also allergic to penicillin and cashews, maybe i need an epi pen as well....thanks for sharing|BMOREGAL|bmoregal2000@aol.com|01:40:52|02/14/2011|
The needs of the many, outweigh the greed of a few.
wish list
morningstar farm veggie foods
Sabra hummus
activa $1
yo plus
millstone coffee $1
kashi foods $1
Bear naked cereal
Malto meal cereal IP ok
Tide $2
Purex 3-1 $3
Silk soy milk $1
baby wipes $1
Toilet paper $1...marcal, cottonelle ect
free food or paper items
Btfe
Doggie treats, Eukanuba
poptarts
Target pharmacy coupons for $10 GC wyb meds
please send w/l as i have lots to trade but no PP,Thanks in advance...Iris
23|5|Actually i added soy sauce as well....interesting.|BMOREGAL|bmoregal2000@aol.com|01:45:58|02/14/2011|
The needs of the many, outweigh the greed of a few.
wish list
morningstar farm veggie foods
Sabra hummus
activa $1
yo plus
millstone coffee $1
kashi foods $1
Bear naked cereal
Malto meal cereal IP ok
Tide $2
Purex 3-1 $3
Silk soy milk $1
baby wipes $1
Toilet paper $1...marcal, cottonelle ect
free food or paper items
Btfe
Doggie treats, Eukanuba
poptarts
Target pharmacy coupons for $10 GC wyb meds
please send w/l as i have lots to trade but no PP,Thanks in advance...Iris
21|3|My daughter .......|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|00:30:15|02/14/2011|
takes allergy shots and so I carry Epipen and benedryl for the days she gets her injections. She has had 2 reactions from those and the docs told me if her throat starts to close, give her the benedryl asap. So that's how I knew to take it.
These reactions are soooo scary.
I hope they can give me something to relax my throat so I can eat....day 5 subsisting on diluted juice and water.
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24|4|5 days...how difficult his must be,praying you can eat soon.|BMOREGAL|bmoregal2000@aol.com|01:50:01|02/14/2011|
The needs of the many, outweigh the greed of a few.
wish list
morningstar farm veggie foods
Sabra hummus
activa $1
yo plus
millstone coffee $1
kashi foods $1
Bear naked cereal
Malto meal cereal IP ok
Tide $2
Purex 3-1 $3
Silk soy milk $1
baby wipes $1
Toilet paper $1...marcal, cottonelle ect
free food or paper items
Btfe
Doggie treats, Eukanuba
poptarts
Target pharmacy coupons for $10 GC wyb meds
please send w/l as i have lots to trade but no PP,Thanks in advance...Iris
25|5|What did they do for your esophgal spasm?|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|10:46:01|02/14/2011|
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26|1|Ok back from the Dr-AGAIN|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|14:47:14|02/14/2011|
Everything seems normal. Blood/exam. Going to allergy specialist and swallow test with ENT next few days.
She said she felt it was more of an irritation to the throat and me just having such a fright at the original reaction. She thinks it will resolve itself but it could be weeks or months. Will know more once other specialists look at me.
Gosh, I really hope thats all there is.
Thanks for listening. You guys are great!
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27|2|This happen to me a while back|LindaOh|Martinl3@roadrunner.com|14:58:22|02/14/2011|
I got chocked on a cucumber or taco shell can't remember which but for months after that I felt like I couldn't swallow it was like a lump was in my throat,it did finally get ok, I would just take small bites and wash it down with water or another drink hope you get better soon lInda 28|2|I'm so glad it's getting better|jdlaurie|savethosepennies@aol.com|16:08:31|02/14/2011|
it's such a scary thing. 29|3|Lost 9 lbs so far since Tuesday! What a way to lose weight!|hudge4|hudge95@yahoo.com|17:45:06|02/14/2011|
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30|4|with all the stress here... I think i found your 9 lbs!|jdlaurie|savethosepennies@aol.com|18:24:31|02/14/2011|
you can have them back whenever you would like them!