Hi all:
I am in the middle of trying to figure out what I'm reacting to, though to date all my prick tests have been negative to foods and the blood tests haven't come back yet. So far I've had two bouts with gastrointestinal anaphylaxis, the first accompanied by standard symptoms as well (hives, trouble swallowing, swelling). Today was my second attack and the gastro symptoms were WORSE but I only got a few hives. It responded well to Benadryl and Tagamet. But I'm telling you, I'm terrified that this is going to happen to me when I'm outside the house. I can't imagine suffering through that kind of pain in a store bathroom or something like that. And I still have no idea what is causing the reaction. I didn't eat any of the same foods as I did the first time, I didn't eat any known allergens (tomatoes and eggplant), nor did I have any other nightshades.
So, does anyone else out there have this sort of reaction? How do you deal with it? Any tips or tricks? I'm just sort of reeling right now and I'm getting paranoid about eating anything or being far from home.
Thanks,
Von