Thank you! Yes that’s good advice, thx

Well I’d say to try and speak to an allergist. Anaphylaxis is characterized as an immune system response to perceived threats. If you are aware of a food allergy, and are experiencing symptoms of anaphylaxis following contact with that allergen, I would recommend immediately calling for help. Although it can sometimes be inconvenient, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you have access to an epipen, I’d recommend looking at the FARE safety plan. This worksheet, which you can fill out with your doctor, will help to outline exactly when you need epinephrine. Carry a copy of it with you along with your epipen, so if you cannot administer the medicine yourself someone else can read it and know what to do. Anaphylaxis is characterized as experiencing a drop in BP and difficulty breathing, usually accompanied by hives or swelling/redness OR by any two common anaphylaxis symptoms. Say you’re vomiting and have hives—technically, this is still anaphylaxis. The tricky thing is that for many, they consider this a mild allergic reaction, and treat it with things like Benadryl instead. If it works, that’s great. But healthcare professionals will often dismiss the fact that these symptoms alone can be anaphylaxis, when they are in fact considered to be in most cases. Most people hold off on the epipen unless they know with certainty they are having a reaction or will have one. I struggle with knowing when to use mine (I haven’t had to outside of a hospital visit). If your BP is dropping significantly or rapidly after consuming a possible allergen, I would highly recommend going to a hospital or calling for help. Benadryl is an antihistamine, but it does not work fast enough to combat anaphylactic shock, so if BP is a concern I would say to try and get a second opinion from an allergist or healthcare professional like a doctor. Good luck!!

I have talked to nurses about it

Who told you that you don’t meet the criteria?