Guest guest Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 It's always tricky for others to actually talk about quantities, frequency, etc., because everyone is different, and it can be dangerous. My take would be: assuming you've had a reaction in the past, and that you have survived it [ ;-) ], then if you take the dosage that you survived, and divide by 10 or so, and start with that, then you probably will survive the small dose, too. Just my opinion. Ken West self-desentization > Hi all, > > I was supposed to have another surgery, but my ENT left for 3 months!!! > So , in the meantime, I think I will try it on my own as I read that others > had tried that. I bought a pill cutter and baby aspirin. > I cannot remember the starting dose the others have tried. > Now I split the baby aspirin in 8 pieces.... that is about > 10mg per piece. Is this dangerous... I will do it in the morning and I am > close to an emergnecy room. I am sick of not smelling, tasting, and > taking so many drugs. > > I will start Monday morning, and let you all know how it goes. BUT, in the > meantime, if I am starting with to much, plz let me know! > > Sincerely with empathy to all in this group > > Uta > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 In this group I tend to run on the conservative side of this issue and I think self-desensitization is extremely dangerous. Of course that is from my experience, which is that I would have died if I had not gotten to the ER when I took NSAIDs twice before I knew I was allergic. And it's also from my experience twice at the desensitization at Scripps. So I say be very very cautious. Sure, some people may react lesser but there's always the potential for having a worse reaction than you ever had before, in my opinion. At the very least have someone with you when you do it. Funny story, I was in the ER recently for a migraine and I told the nurse I was allergic to aspirin. She said what happens when you take it. I said anaphylactic shock. She said, " yes, what happens when you get anaphylactic shock? " I thought, " What, is this woman STUPID? Are there different KINDS of anaphylactic shock? " Just to be sure I looked up anaphylactic shock and my reaction certainly fits the definition of what happens: Anaphylactic Shock The severest form of allergy which is a medical emergency. A Type I reaction according to the Gell And Coombs Classification . An often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon exposure to a specific antigen (such as wasp venom or penicillin ) following previous sensitization. Characterized especially by respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, urticaria , swelling of the throat or other mucous membranes and a sudden decline in blood pressure. I've got all of that when I take aspirin. So you can see why I might recommend against self-desensitization. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 I too have a conservative approach to the densensitization. I am a pharmacist and I would not self desensitize. I am highly allergic to ASA, NSAIDS and acetaminophen. FYI-When I went through the desensitization at s Hopkins last year, it took 2 hours and 45 minutes for the allergic reaction to occur. My polyps were much worse then. At Scripps in April with clear sinuses as per endoscopic evaluation prior to my flight west, I reacted at almost 3 hours 30 minutes. Barb V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think that the fact that you went to the ER twice due to aspirin intake is a red flag. You really could have a more extreme reaction at a lower dose than you had before. Play out the worst case senario in the parking lot of the ER in your head. First and Second dose may be uneventfull, then by the third dose you are confident and a bit cocky. Sorry about the assumptions, I don't know you, but think about it and find a safe place. Pam -- In samters , " bmv1966 " <bmv1966@y...> wrote: > I too have a conservative approach to the densensitization. I am a > pharmacist and I would not self desensitize. I am highly allergic to > ASA, NSAIDS and acetaminophen. > > FYI-When I went through the desensitization at s Hopkins last > year, it took 2 hours and 45 minutes for the allergic reaction to > occur. My polyps were much worse then. At Scripps in April with > clear sinuses as per endoscopic evaluation prior to my flight west, > I reacted at almost 3 hours 30 minutes. > > Barb V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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