Vittoria · 61-69, F
See your doctor ASAP. You need to figure out what you reacted to and whether you need to carry an Epipen. The fact that your airway was closing is VERY alarming. You probably shouldn't rely on a mere nasal antihistamine in the future.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Vittoria I'm on it... Since I got diagnosed with ibs my diet has had to change which as a consequence has made me intolerant to a lot
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Vittoria definitely the jalapeños. They were the last thing I ate, possibly the salsa but I believe it was the peppers.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
Allergies can be serious. I am glad you are okay.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@SweetMae me too. If it weren't for my quick thinking I could have had a full blown anaphylaxis
Teslin · M
Quick thinking!!
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Teslin · M
@Mellowgirl Are you in the medical field?
I have never had an allergic reaction to anything, but you never know?
I have never had an allergic reaction to anything, but you never know?
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Teslin I am.
This is a good thing. I hate having allergies. They're not major yet, but they come on very quick. And it was the jalapeños.
This is a good thing. I hate having allergies. They're not major yet, but they come on very quick. And it was the jalapeños.
Teslin · M
@Mellowgirl You have to be careful about what you eat
meggie · F
Everything they deep clean my office I suffer an allergic reaction to the chemicals and it can be quite frightening. When it first happened I didn't know what was going on. They called an ambulance and I was in hospital for 2 days. Like you I carry antihistamines with me everywhere now. Good you caught it in time.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@meggie aww bless you it's scary. Like doom scary.
Im sorry you suffer too...
Honestly I don't feel dressed of I don't have my spray or tablets
Im sorry you suffer too...
Honestly I don't feel dressed of I don't have my spray or tablets
meggie · F
@Mellowgirl I have some in my handbag, at work and at home. The slightest facial itch makes me take one just in case.
Elessar · 26-30, M
Get yourself checked after a similar occurrence (it can go down and quickly come up again, swelling and all), and possibly avoid everything you were having until you can clear out with an allergy test what you can have and what you should keep avoiding. Anaphylaxis is no joke if it happens.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Elessar 100% I'm on it x
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
Glad you thought clearly and quickly.
LadyJ · F
I hope you feel better now
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@LadyJ way way better thank you.
I'm drinking plenty of water, as I have a headache now
I'm drinking plenty of water, as I have a headache now

SW-User
Omg! Im glad you're okay
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@SW-User same here my mums away for the weekend too.

SW-User
@Mellowgirl oh no!
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
Scary stuff
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@deadgerbil not gonna lie I was very worried there. But I'm glad I was in a public place.
If I were at home I would have assumed I was being dramatic because I hardly go out side my regular shopping list.
If I were at home I would have assumed I was being dramatic because I hardly go out side my regular shopping list.
SubstantialKick · 36-40, M
Whoa! Do you know what was it exactly that triggered the reaction?
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@SubstantialKick I think the jalapeños.
I'm not great with spicy food as it is but I think whatever liquid they sit in. Either that or the salsa as it was slightly different to the regular stuff.
It's hard to tell, because unless you prepare the food you just don't know what's going into it.
I'm not great with spicy food as it is but I think whatever liquid they sit in. Either that or the salsa as it was slightly different to the regular stuff.
It's hard to tell, because unless you prepare the food you just don't know what's going into it.

SW-User
Omg wow I am sorry to hear. It is horrible. Maybe let people you are with know where your spray is so they can give it to you or spray it next time. Poor thing.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@SW-User I'm always on my own so it's made me super alert to the slightest of changes
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
Glad you are okay. You should get tested to find out what you are allergic too.