epinephrine and anaphylaxis

Hi, welcome to the forum, anaphylaxis is an emergency allergic reaction and is due to hypersensitivity reaction (type 1). Usually responsible allergen is known. Drugs like amoxicillin, certain painkillers, certain garments, environmental allergen and certain food (fish, mushroom, peanuts, soy etc) can cause such reaction. You need to keep track of things (maintain a diary) you were exposed to such as food, cloths, drugs etc. and you should avoid further exposure.

Home Remedies for Hives If you are severely allergic to specific things, such as bee stings or other insect bites, certain foods, or medications, ask your doctor about prescribing an emergency kit containing epinephrine (also called adrenaline), which is an injection used to treat anaphylaxis and associated hives. Call Your Doctor About Hives If: Burning or itchy welts begin to develop in your throat. You may be at risk of suffocation. This requires immediate medical attention.

I have had hives for a day & a half. I would like to know if this could be related to nerves. I don't have any food allergies. I went to the doctor yesterday, she gave me a shot of Epinephrine. That helped for a couple of hours. I have been taking benadryl every 6 hours & putting blue star ointment on. Before I got the shot my mouth was swelling and I almost lost my voice. Please, let me know what to do.

Also wear medical alert jewelry or ID tags describing the condition and sensitive substances and always carry a self-injectable epinephrine kit (Epi pen). I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

Also wear medical alert jewelry or ID tags describing the condition and sensitive substances and always carry a self-injectable epinephrine kit (Epi pen). I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

Also wear medical alert jewelry or ID tags describing the condition and sensitive substances and always carry a self-injectable epinephrine kit (Epi pen). It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

Went to the ER last Thursday for mild anaphylaxis to tree nut allergy. The nurse gave me epinephrine by IV instead of IM. Causing me to have v tacardia. Basically a heart attack. What I'm wondering is ther gonna be permement damage done I scheduled to see cardio at the VA In Pittsburgh. As I just had stress test month and a half ago And was negative. Had it done because started exercising again after 10 year layoff. Now I'm scared to no end.

I am a Registered Nurse, & my daughter would have the same thing _& even get hives. I always suggested to her to take some Benadryl, until one time she went walked with me. She came back to her car & was wheezing, red, short of breath, then I got her into her car,_& she was crumping on me & I called the ambulance got her to hospital ER. She barely had a blood pressure, she was in & out of consciousness.

husband has had low cortisol but works nights so dr does not think it is low because days and nights reversed although has ordered cortisol 1 hour after he wakes. AM ccrtisol has been between 1 and 5, below range low of 6.7. although cortisol stimulated to 13.7. Dr ordered 24 hour urine for catecholamines in July and December. both times epinephrine NE <5 &<6 below clinical reportable range.

About 8yrs ago I suffered anaphylaxis reaction to what I thought was pecan nuts. Symptoms being difficulty breathing, swelling closing airways etc. I was tested and from what I remember they said I was more allergic to dog hair than I was to pecan nuts which was weird. Anyway, I have had no further problems since apart from mild allergy to bananas (itchy throat) which I thought was ok to just live with.

@ ephedra It sounds as if you were going into anaphylactic shock. Maybe not to the point where you might die but enough to warrant great caution! No wonder your doctor agreed you were right to go off of it! So, no I don't think that was a herx. Or if it was------ it was a dangerous one and should never be tolerated. Mayo Clinic says: "Anaphylaxis symptoms usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen.

Also wear medical alert jewelry or ID tags describing the condition and sensitive substances and always carry a self-injectable epinephrine kit (Epi pen). I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

Emergency medical kits containing self-administrable epinephrine to counter anaphylactic shock are available for allergic people and should be carried by them at all times. People who suspect they are allergic should consult an allergist about shots that can reduce reactions to bee and wasp venom. Most stings can be treated at home.

I was diagnosed a little over a year ago by immunology because I demanded the testing or they never would have found it. I now have epinephrine and am on an all natural estrogen that is doing well most of the time compared to various organs failing almost every month from anaphylactic shock. I suffer a slow forming anaphylaxis and most of my reactions are internalized effecting my organs and muscles.

But for a couple years now I get hives every time I exercise. My body (especially my feet, thighs, arms and trunk) burn and then start to itch really bad and I break out in little red bumps that quickly spread to patches of red, swollen hives all over. Very uncomfortable! By the time I cool down, shower and dress they are mostly gone but it's a pretty miserable hours until that happens. Any ideas why I seem to be allergic to exercise and what I can do about it?

Epinephrine is the a hormone and neurotransmiter. It is produced by the adrenal gland an is a "fight-or-flight catecholamine." So is norepinephrine. In biochemistry, the prefix "nor" means that norepinephrine is an analog of epinephrine. They function quite differently in the body. epinephrine is most commonly thought of in terms of t effect on the sympathetic nervous system - increasing heart rate, increasing blood pressure, hyper alertness, etc.

It's the epinephrine in the anesthetic that causes the racing heart, etc. Next time you're at the dentist and you need/want an anesthetic ask for one WITHOUT epinephrine. The medication generally takes a little longer to "kick in" and wears off faster, but your dentist will work with you for maximum comfort.

I have been researching mold exposure and mold spores in the lungs that can cause anaphylaxis to multiple foods, but mainly fish and seafood is by far the worst. Does this all sound like it is being triggered by mold spores?

I was given another dose of benedryl and was told that I would be fine, that I had the adrenaline and the benedryl on board and was in the clear. Not even an hour after that first one, I had another one right there in the emerg hallway waiting for a room. Somehow my body managed to fight the second one off without the epipen. This time I was given a steriod before I went home.

As I posted on another place in this web site: After 6 years and 10 doctors I finally figured out the cause of my random swelling, small places on a, foot, hand, lip, arm, throat, tongue like most others.. All caused by CORN. Anything with corn, corn syrup, corn breading (on fish or chicken) Problem is, it takes 24 to 72 hours from eating corn to swelling symptom, (usually 48-56 hours). I must read the ingredients and eat a corn free diet, most everything has corn in it.

I have had a ton of dental work done and I remind my dentist every time no epinephrine. Also something to be aware of...if you have a tooth crowned when they are doing the crown prep they use a string coated in epinephrine to retract your gum prior to making the impressions. It is equivalent to about 3 shots with epi. They have string that does not have the epinephrine so be sure to remember to ask if you are having a tooth crowned.

Also wear medical alert jewelry or ID tags describing the condition and sensitive substances and always carry a self-injectable epinephrine kit (Epi pen). It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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