angioedema
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I've had this condition for abt 8yrs. I've had all the blood tests and we're still none the wiser. I take Telfast 180g for this, however, it's now coming almost weekly and taking longer to disappear. I have now to get a patch test done which i am informed only does up to type 4. I have been told i have type 1. Does anyone know anything about this horrendous infliction. It always starts during the night, either on my forehead and eyelids or my lips.
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adrian18
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I was tod I had this two weeks ago, given blod test for allergies and awating results.
I have never had it before.Mouth and lips were swollen. It has onl,y happened 3 times, not every day. My diet has not changeed been eating the same things for years.
Any ideas what I should do ?
Tony
jemma2014
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mike31666 Guest
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I have been having episodes of angioedema(so they say) for about 8 years. The affected areas are the soles of my feet (not in the arch), the meaty pads of my hands, my face, and my tonsils and uvula, will swell up two times there normal size. They become inflamed, warm and itchy. Sometimes the tonsils get so swollen i have gone to the ER, where they just watch me so i don't choke. I have had numerous blood tests, allergy tests and no one can solve the riddle. They just say most likely angio edema. When i get the first inkling of an episode lately i have quickly taken 4 advil and the anti inflamatory drug has quelled the reaction. This has happened twice in the last week. I am currently waitng for some more blood tests that were taken during an episode to see if the "complements" in my blood are misbehaving. I think these complements are associated with an auto-immune reaction. My allergist asked me to have the blood taken during an episode to check this function. I should hear back this week but i dont hold out much hope for a answer.
mike31666 Guest
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