I still have tears in my eyes after reading an article on DailyMail.com. A 16 year old boy, who has suffered from anaphylaxis allergies to dairy, died after eating gluten-free pancakes containing dairy. He and his family were assured that the pancakes were dairy-free and that the cooking surface was cleaned before they made the pancakes.
This is my biggest fear. I have anaphylaxis allergies to celery, mango, pistachio and sunflower seeds. I try not let my fear take over my life but I will not eat somewhere I don't feel safe. I worry about the accuracy of the information the kitchen staff is giving me. I search the food when it is delivered to look for visible signs of the food I am allergic to. I go to the same restaurants over and over because new places concern me.
I have been rushed to the hospital 4 times for anaphylaxis reactions to celery. It has been 19 years since my last attack yet I still remember the itchy skin, and how the roof of my mouth felt. I remember my skin burning and the difficulty I had breathing. Near death experiences like these stay with a person. Reading this article reminded me why.
My prays and love to Scott's family!
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