How to Recover From Anaphylactic Shock

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After experiencing anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause your heart and lungs to stop working, you will need to spend a couple of days in the hospital for observation. During this time of recovery, you will be tested for allergens, and be educated about your condition.

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Things You'll Need:

Antihistamines and oral steroids
Vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements
Distilled water
Syringes and epinephrine
Medic alert bracelet

Step 1

Spend a couple of days in the hospital to recover fully from anaphylactic shock. During this time, antihistamines and oral steroids may be administered to you to restore all pulmonary and respiratory functions in your body. In addition, you will undergo testing to determine the extent of your allergies, and the exact nature of all allergens that can send you into anaphylactic shock.
Step 2

Try to relax immediately after you suffer from anaphylactic shock in order to recover fully. Anxiety, fear of death and excessive worrying can aggravate your condition and slow your recovery. While anaphylaxis is certainly a dangerous and possibly fatal condition, you can reduce or eliminate the chances of anaphylactic shock through careful planning and a calm, logical strategy.
Step 3

Strengthen your immune system to recover from anaphylactic shock. Investigate vitamin and mineral supplements that are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, such as zinc and vitamin C. Herbal supplements may work as well, since many herbs, such as licorice and ashwagandha, have antihistamine qualities that can help to build resistance against allergens in your environment.
Step 4

Drink plenty of distilled water to recover from anaphylactic shock. By drinking at least 8 to 10 8-oz. glasses of water per day, you can help to flush the allergens from your body more efficiently. Water will also help your muscles, heart and lungs to recover from the effects of anaphylactic shock.
Step 5

Obtain a referral to an allergist or allergy clinic for further blood work to determine the extent of your anaphylactic condition. In many cases, a person who becomes anaphylactic from one allergen may be sensitive to others as well. Never assume that the blood work performed in the hospital will provide a complete picture of your condition.

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clari2 said

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on 9/29/2009 Three days ago I made fruit salad with some Kiwi,Strawberry, Banana, Melon and Pawpaw, about 30min after eating the salad, my lungs and throat became very irritated, I also had light Asthma attacks. I have suffered from Asthma as a young child, but since outgrew it. I also get hay fever during season changes and from contact with cats and dogs. Could it be that I am allergic to some of the fruit and that I had an Anaphylactic attack?

ladybugnz said

on 6/19/2009 i had a anaphylactic shock on weds due to been given antibiotics for a chest cold hosp tells me im lucky to be alive im now home alone and i have like throbbing in my back sore body is this normal i also have cronic anxity so i dont think this is helping

serenitymantra said

on 3/25/2008 I have never had any known allergies till recent months. Just a few days ago I experienced this shock and was able to recover by taking benadryl as an antihistamine. I had an on going headache for 24 hours. Is this common? I will be seeing an allergist soon, is this anything else I should do?