I told him that yesterday. I had an ER visit as a result. Had been taking Lisinopril for eight years before it happened.
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I told him that yesterday. I had an ER visit as a result. Had been taking Lisinopril for eight years before it happened.
I think that's it. I also got an itchy throat (but lips didn't swell) when I ate a plum, and apples and plums are in the birch pollen allergy category. It also explains why cooking neutralizes the allergic reaction. And although I've grown out of them, I did have allergies (like hay fever) as a kid.
Oh well, guess I'll have to eat apple pie and apple dumplings instead of raw apples. Bummer.
Update: 24 hours later, after persistent antihistamine and ice applications, it's almost completely down. I appreciate all the advice (both serious and humorous). I would have been headed to the doctor this morning if there had been little or no change. Hopefully it will be completely gone by day's end.
GLad it went down, but you should call your cardio doc or primary doc and let him know what happened. It could happen again and be much worse. Next time it could be your tongue, cheeks, throat, or all. Mention your Lisinopril.
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Happened to me once a long time ago. Swelling went down over the course of the day. I figured spider bite, but don't know for sure. Could not see bite marks.Great minds think alike.
How is op'er today?
Good question. I hope he gives us an update. Ah, I see he did, a bit earlier, and I missed it. Good news.
The danger of using the razor the wife uses on her legs!
I know all too well that danger!
Several of you guys called it - angioedema. I was "fine" (lip swelling all but gone) when I woke up yesterday and went about my day. As I was mowing my 3 acres during the afternoon, I developed what felt like a severe sore throat. When I finished and went to take a shower, I saw my cheeks had swollen, along with my throat and back of my tongue. By the time I finished the shower around 6pm, I was starting to have trouble speaking, swallowing and was working to breathe, so I headed to the hospital ER. Got there about 6:50 and could barely speak. I was quickly admitted and administered IV steroids and an EPIPEN to my thigh. I remained there for about 3 1/2 hours for observation. Showed them my pic from Friday and they confirmed the diagnosis. My uvula was blown up like a balloon.
Big life lesson learned. I'm reluctant to head for medical help at the first sign of a symptom, but this was as close to any life threatening experience I've ever had. Had been on Lisinipril for at least 4 years, but that was the culprit. I'l be taking meds for the next 5 days to eliminate any residue in my system.
Your posts were booming in my head when I realized what was happening. Thank you for your responses.
(all better now)
Big life lesson learned. I'm reluctant to head for medical help at the first sign of a symptom, but this was as close to any life threatening experience I've ever had. Had been on Lisinipril for at least 4 years, but that was the culprit. I'l be taking meds for the next 5 days to eliminate any residue in my system.
Your posts were booming in my head when I realized what was happening. Thank you for your responses.
(all better now)
Ok, so a bevy of health observations here, may I switch gears. A week to perhaps 10 days ago I take my pants off and there is a small (pencil eraser or slightly smaller) area that appeared like I ran into something and it cut may skin. It is irregular with a light red round ring around it like there is a little infection. I throw some liquid bandage on it since it has antiseptic in it too. I'm confused as to whether I am now seeing a scab or the crust of a basal cell carcinoma. Before this scab, at one point I could see it was cut or eroded at least 1/32" deep. My wife thinks it is just a scab. It isn't the liquid bandage as I have not used it since and showered every night. I have two questions before I go to a doc. If you have had this, did it just manifest itself like I described, suddenly a 1/4" site and if it is bcc, would it have eroded that deep, that fast. From what I've read it is very treatable, just don't ignore it. Thank you!
Several of you guys called it - angioedema. I was "fine" (lip swelling all but gone) when I woke up yesterday and went about my day. As I was mowing my 3 acres during the afternoon, I developed what felt like a severe sore throat. When I finished and went to take a shower, I saw my cheeks had swollen, along with my throat and back of my tongue. By the time I finished the shower around 6pm, I was starting to have trouble speaking, swallowing and was working to breathe, so I headed to the hospital ER. Got there about 6:50 and could barely speak. I was quickly admitted and administered IV steroids and an EPIPEN to my thigh. I remained there for about 3 1/2 hours for observation. Showed them my pic from Friday and they confirmed the diagnosis. My uvula was blown up like a balloon.
Big life lesson learned. I'm reluctant to head for medical help at the first sign of a symptom, but this was as close to any life threatening experience I've ever had. Had been on Lisinipril for at least 4 years, but that was the culprit. I'l be taking meds for the next 5 days to eliminate any residue in my system.
Your posts were booming in my head when I realized what was happening. Thank you for your responses.
(all better now)
Glad to hear you're doing better.
I have had 2 basal cell cancers removed (neck and back) without incident, using just a local anesthesia. Both were larger than what you describe. Both were superficial. You are doing the right thing having it checked out. If it is basal it is easily treated. If it's something less, you will have peace of mind. Best wishes for a quick resolution.
Glad the OP is ok... Stink bugs don't bite, but you may be thinking of the Assassin Bug, which has made it's way to PA from Latin America. Nasty bug which looks somewhat similar but has a horn looking thing and will suck blood while you sleep -- and can cause Chagas' disease.
