Feeling Blahhhhhh After Allergy Testing...normal?

[ophelialit]

Hi, all...

So I just returned from my first trip to the allergist/immunologist as I begin my quest for a MCAD diagnosis. Long story short--the doc is very erudite, knows his business and was kind of excited (for lack of a better term) at the thought of having someone with my "outside the box" issues...guess he gets tired of giving allergy shots to kids all day. Anywho, he started with the regular battery of skin tests just to determine my level of allergic reaction. 15 common inhalants later (I was supposed to be tested 4 times for each, but my reactions were so severe after the first round, he quit.), and I'm allergic to everything including the very air I breathe. As a follow-up, he's ordered a serious panel of bloodwork (don't feel like getting up to look at the sheet to see what it all is), and I go back next week for the consult.

So, I'm back home, and I feel like death....dizzy, weak,spacey, kind of pukey...just generally sick. Clearly this is a reaction to all of the evil histamines now running around in my body wreaking havoc....but it's not much fun. Anyone else been here, done this?

[Katybug]

I've been there and done that. My doc sounds exactly the same as yours...I'm his medical puzzle which he rather enjoys! HaHa! As for how I felt after the testing (I stopped after only the first round, too), somewhere between the flu and on fire (which was burning from the inside out.) But, I had my bloodwork pulled the same day and then went home and took lots of Benedryl.

Hope you feel better soon!

[Slim Im]

Just happened to me! Had a cough and shortness of breath for over a year and was diagnosed with asthma and even reflux. Finally got the allergy test done and I’m also allergic to almost everything (not ideal considering the cat we have in the house). Anyway, I just got the testing done yesterday and didnt feel too bad today but I get home from work and start feeling very dizzy, shaky, and overall uneasy. Reading all the responses make me feel better! Almost went to the ER, instead will just call allergist tomorrow if symptoms persist.

[Pistol]

@Slim Im - I get POTS flares whenever I have allergies or even insect bites. I also do not well with immunizations. I was told this is due to histamine release, which is a vasodilator and therefore can wreak havoc in our unstable ANS. 

[merkat30]

I allways get a delayed reaction to everything so frustrating I have mast cell activation syndrome and hyperangrenic pots my doctors call me complex.hope u feel better soon.