So yesterday, I got a platelets transfusion and had an Anafalactic Reaction. I mean, I felt like I couldn't breathe when I was lying down, my nose got all stuffy, my ears felt like they were filling up, I got this rash on the back of my head, and my throat felt like it was burning. Oh, and mum says that my lips were puffing up and my eyes got rather red.
So I got benadryl, which nocked me out till a few hours after I got back from Duke.
Now all this anaflactic stuff would be terrifying if I knew what it was. I mean seriously. Terrifying. There were three doctors, two nurses and my mum in my room, watching me eat (it was, like, one or so, so I reserve that right).
And Duke will once again be graced with my presence today. I'll be getting a red cell infusion for FOUR HOURS today, so...
Fun.
3 comments:
Ick. I'm sorry you have to go back to Duke today. :(
They however, must be absolutely thrilled that you're going to be there. How could that place not be better with your presence?
(I am being serious. :)
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/anaphylaxis.htm#SEC1
Read all about it here...And to think, you got to experience it all over again today!
iloveyoutoomuch!
Oh Miss Effluent, I love you so much! You're such a strong person, it's amazing. =)
Lots of love,
Kelly
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