So while all of ya'll were crying over The Bachelor, my night went a little something like this....
Our wonderful friends(i won't mention names) made this vegetable soup that looked so delish, I just had to try. Well, I'm allergic to peas and Chris has tried to train me to always be careful with soups because a lot of soups contain peas. This soup had lentils in it...that's a bean, right?!? I thought for sure I was fine! Chris didn't want me to try it but I couldn't resist, I LOVE SOUP, and I sneaked a spoonful....NOT KIDDING, 30 seconds later my lips and tongue started to itch. I convinced myself that that was way too fast of a reaction and that it was all in my head...but when my lips started to swell, I knew it was for real. We hurried home and I downed benadryl and allavert. Didn't work. My insides were just swelling faster then I've ever experienced before. I remained calm and focused on my breathing...didn't want to go into shock. I then spent a good 15 min leaning over our bathroom sink letting the never ending, fast coming, saliva pour down...couln't swallow, throat swollen shut. My misery finally climaxed when everything inside of me, along w/ my stomach's innerlining, came shooting out. I felt better and tried to sleep but if I rolled over on to my back while asleep, I would wake up to myself choking. After a few hours and another swig of benadryl, I finally slept peacefully and woke up with a very sore throat.
I didn't tell Chris this but I'm pretty sure I should've gone to the hospital...it was that scary. But I don't have insurance and couldn't bare to see what that bill could've possibly been!! I guess it's time to carry an epi-pen with me because my food allergies have definitely gotten worse & benadryl no longer works!!
F.Y.I....Lentils and split peas : two members of the legume family
christy that sounds absolutely awful. I am so sorry. Glad you are better!
ReplyDeleteHOLY COW!!! WHAT THE HECK!!! Christy - that is SO SO SO scary!!! I wish I could put you on my insurance :(
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you have Chris to help you. He is so wonderful. I am thankful (tis the season) that he's a part of your life and our family.
Love you!!
I remember seeing that happen to you once...so scary. I'm glad you're okay and survived without going to the hospital!
ReplyDeleteNext time, call us and you can pose as Cassi Pope for the insurance ;-) That's super scary. And to think that all this was happening right underneath our feet!
ReplyDeleteHey, did you guys hear that my parents stake center burnt down the other night? I'm sure mom told you. Just an FYI.
ReplyDeleteI see how it us. Now you're telling everyone we're imaginary.
ReplyDeleteChristy! I remember when we were little you saying you were allergic to peas... I always thought you didn't like them, and you told people that so you didn't have to eat them! Turns out you really are allergic... Glad you are OK. Makes a good story though.
ReplyDeleteThat is a scary feeling--But a more scary feeling is the hospital bill! we're in the same situation right now-mk
ReplyDeleteI have to chime in on this one. I am glad you are ok, that is so super scary!! At least you learned something from the experience though, lol.
ReplyDeleteJust read your post! How scary - it made me cry. You better listen to Chris ALL the time. We love you guys and miss you. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Let us know how the turkey trot goes and don't freeze your little toes!!
ReplyDeleteOkay this is so terrible but have you seen the movie HITCH? (with Will Smith) that movie scene of him having that allergic reaction is BEEMING THROUGH MY MIND RIGHT NOW! you poor thing!!! Oh that is halarious and sad all at the same time. I'm glad you had a safe recovery.
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