Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
November 14, 2007
Hives
I have hives.
Itchy, irritating little hives. They started last night after dinner with one whopper on my collar bone. By the time I went to bed, that one had cleared up and a new one had appeared on my jawline. The only other times I've had hives have been directly related to a food allergy. Each time, a few little hives pop up, I start sneezing, get congested, and feel my throat thicken. So now I'm worried that I'm allergic to something other than my second favorite junk food (French Onion Sun Chips, if you're wondering).
My symptoms seemed to be gone by this morning, but I've been itchy all day just thinking about them, concerned that they might come back. And they did, shortly after lunch. Along with some swelling in my throat (preceded by itchiness) and the urge to sneeze. I had entirely different things at lunch. So now I'm wondering what the heck is wrong with me.
Posted by criminal at November 14, 2007 3:47 PM
Comments
Get thee to an allergist!
Throat swelling is nothing to fool around with and allergic reactions generally get worse each time you have them. According to our MD, PhD friend, allergies develop in your mid-20's.
Weird, huh?
Posted by: Jen at November 14, 2007 6:52 PM