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Blockage Of The Esophagus Removed, Allergic To Drugs. Eyes, Lips, Tongue Swollen, Headaches, Fatigue. What Should I Do ?

I had a complete blockage of the esophagus (lower) removed last Thursday, but had a severe allergic reaction to the drugs used to knock me out ( amnesia drug). My eyes, lips , tongue, etc swelled terribly and I turned beet red according to the doctor and my wife and family. I woke up in the ICU and was released the next afternoon once I was out of the woods. I am still feeling very fatigued and weak, have a headache from slight to severe all the time since I woke up and if I do any activity at all like grocery shopping, fixing dinner for the family, etc I get so winded I have to lay down. It has been several days now since the procedure and reaction, how long before I feel better, is this normal? If not, what should I do to feel normal again.
Tue, 9 Apr 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
If you are allergic to many drugs it means you are allergic to food sustances
mst likely wheat
Confirm by getting blood serum tested for wheat specific antibodies
go for elimination diet
also get your bblood tested for Group of drugs you are allergic to and find safe drug groups

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Blockage Of The Esophagus Removed, Allergic To Drugs. Eyes, Lips, Tongue Swollen, Headaches, Fatigue. What Should I Do ?

If you are allergic to many drugs it means you are allergic to food sustances mst likely wheat Confirm by getting blood serum tested for wheat specific antibodies go for elimination diet also get your bblood tested for Group of drugs you are allergic to and find safe drug groups