Yesterday my hands suddenly became very itchy, turned red with some welt/hive things. There was minor swelling and the itching was driving me insane. There was some blistering in areas, many of which popped open.
And of course I was trying to convince myself that I had some terrible flesh eating bacteria thing going on - because I'm
This morning, I awoke with a terrible headache, which I can't seem to shake. And I have a dry itchy patch on my face. The type of patch which usually means I've eaten something with peanuts in it.
After a little research, I found that the hand thing can also be a symptom of a food allergy.
I did have lunch yesterday at my favorite Asian buffet restaurant. And all I can figure is that I must not have been paying careful attention to the signs, or something with peanuts or peanut butter wasn't marked - and I ate it.
Needless to say I am not happy about this development. I have so much I need to get done today, but all I want to do is take some more benedryl, something for the headache, and snooze on the couch for the afternoon.
UPDATE: I can report that things have have improved. I have no new redness, swelling or itching of the hands so far today. But my poor hands look terrible from the sores left where the blisters popped.
Oh, bless your precious heart. That sounds horrible. I've heard of people having those types of allergies, but yours must be very advanced. So grateful it didn't affect your breathing! Praying healing over you and that you have a much better weekend!!!
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