Blargh

[alicephilippa]

I decided last night to have a take away, this is not unusual for a Friday night. So, I nipped out rather late (9:45) to get it. Popped into one of the local curry emporia and ordered a Lamb Jalfrezi and Garlic Naan.

As usual a very nice tasting curry it was. However, it damn near put me in hospital.

Within a few minutes of finishing it, my legs started to itch, which spread to my arms and face and hives started to appear on my forearms. I quickly dosed myself up with antihistamines. When it didn't seem to be getting worse than that, I retired to bed.

After a not overly restful night when I finally crawled out of bed this morning, I was looking rather pink and itching all over. I was also feeling a bit woozy, so I took another antihistamine pill and retired back to bed, to emerge a short time ago feeling slightly more with it. However, I'm still pink and itchy.

Alice.

Comments

[artela.livejournal.com]

Obviously one of the ingredients disagrees with you - you'll need to isolate which one (it might not necessarily be the "obvious" chilli, it could be any of the spices they add) - however, if it ends up being the chilli, welcome to the club :-/

Although my allergy is restricted to "fast acting stomach troubles" rather than hives and similar, it's definitely allergy not intolerance as antihistamines mean I can "get away with small amounts" whereas no antihistamines means "can't get away with any"

[alicephilippa.livejournal.com]

I think that the key is the chillies. Anything that involves chillies seems to be causing a reaction. I've not tried chillies on their own yet, but I know I've some chilli sauce in the house.

Alice.

[artela.livejournal.com]

Given that these reactions can get worse each time, please make sure you have someone else in the house with you when you try! I'd suggest a "skin spot test" first?

[femsc.livejournal.com]

Wotshesed.