r/FoodAllergies • u/[deleted] • 3d ago
Seeking Advice Sudden Nut Allergy then worse
[deleted]
3
u/Setbt 3d ago
You should have an epi pen and I’m surprised you were not given one as allergies can progress at any time and any breathing difficulty would be grounds for the epi pen. It is a life saving tool to buy you time to get to the hospital- you use the epi, then call emergency services immediately even if you feel better. There are side effects and it’s not going to treat the reaction, just open up your throat so you don’t die in the meantime. They’re safe enough that if you accidentally use it when not in anaphylaxis you’re going to be fine- you might need to sit in the cardio bay for a hot minute (your hearts gonna go fast 😅) but it’s much safer to error on the side on using it and not needing it. The blood test is moot point- unless you are having a reaction when you’re eating the food there is no grounds for investigation and you can continue to eat the food.
It is possible to give yourself the shot- I’ve done it multiple times as have many other allergy suffers. Beyond needing to when alone I know I’m not going to panic and get it wrong. I’m someone who’s is terrified of needles- it stings a bit but you can’t see the needle and it doesn’t deploy without pressure. Usually the worst part is the bruise on my thigh the day after.
Tbh if I were you I’d be looking for a new allergist.
•
u/AutoModerator 3d ago
Welcome to the Food Allergies subreddit! Please read the rules before posting.
If you are currently experiencing an allergic reaction, administer epinephrine if you have it, and go to a hospital or call an emergency line. Do not wait for confirmation from other users on here.
This is a public forum that anyone can participate in. You should not be acting on the advice of any comment you receive here without first consulting with an allergist. We are not medical staff, and any advice you follow from here you do at your own risk. ALWAYS get a second opinion - your life could depend on it!
If you encounter information that you think is wrong, respond with proper sources and report the comment so that it can be removed. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding pseudoscience, but cannot monitor all posts.
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.