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[racjen]

Yes at the start I took it before going to bed, I didn't have any problems.

I have to admit that they've really helped me, I was struggling to cope, dreading getting up in the morning, I couldn't eat, couldn't concentrate and very weepy now I'm back to looking forward to holidays and I'm not even stressing about Christmas 

Wow, lucky you - if only it were that simple for everyone x

[Annie0710]

Angel
I'm a anaphylactic sufferer (too many to count now) so I do understand your worry BUT you could go through life not taking meds that could help you

Do you have epipens? My advice would be to start taking them at a time where you are alert to monitor allergic reactions and ideally you have someone with you.  My last 3 anaphylaxis were to ; movicol , an antibiotic and the last one we just don't know what to, so I completely understand .  You just can't stop life because of it.  I was on an antibiotic last week due to bronchitis and have intolerances to lots of them, so had to go back for anti nausea meds so I could keep the pills Down. 

Take the plunge, be aware and have someone with you but the chances are you'll be fine xx

[Angel1964]

Angel
I'm a anaphylactic sufferer (too many to count now) so I do understand your worry BUT you could go through life not taking meds that could help you

Do you have epipens? My advice would be to start taking them at a time where you are alert to monitor allergic reactions and ideally you have someone with you.  My last 3 anaphylaxis were to ; movicol , an antibiotic and the last one we just don't know what to, so I completely understand .  You just can't stop life because of it.  I was on an antibiotic last week due to bronchitis and have intolerances to lots of them, so had to go back for anti nausea meds so I could keep the pills Down. 

Take the plunge, be aware and have someone with you but the chances are you'll be fine xx

Hi Annie my anaphylactic was with penicillin and maxolon (anti-sickness). I do have epi-pens.  Wish I could forget that time of life and just take stuff. Xx

[Annie0710]

Yes I can't take penicillin either plus erthmycin (sp?) both cause anaphylaxis plus others I have intolerances too (like the doxycilin last week, by day 4 I was throwing the pill up. 

I'm also category 5 allergic to latex and all cross allergens so this really is a daily thing for me that I could be in hospital but I won't/ can't let it rule me. 

I do understand the seriousness of us with anaphylaxis, the lack of breath and awful symptoms are truly terrifying but please put each episode behind and don't it let stop you trying new things x

[CLKD]

I think it's in Cambridge that there is a dedicated allergy clinic for people with dangerous problems.  Under supervision, I think it's nut allergies that are being controlled by giving sufferers tiny amounts .........

[Roseneath]

I like you was very reluctant to take any meds for anxiety. I have had bad health anxiety due to Peri for about 5 years now which comes and goes.  After a period of bad insomnia and family problems last year I was prescribed propranol (20mg twice a day). It isn't an anxiety/brain med it just slightly slows your heart rate. I found the effects quite low key, they don't impact your mood as such,  but if your anxiety is more of the panic/fast heart rate type I would really recommend giving them a go. I took them for about 3 months but then was told by another GP that they are more a ' take as and when you need them'  rather than ' every day' med and I should switch to an SSRI. Maybe just take half a tablet.  I now have some 10mg in case I need them but I wonder at that level if it is just a placebo. I didn't find them ' addictive' in any way.

[Annie0710]

I think it's in Cambridge that there is a dedicated allergy clinic for people with dangerous problems.  Under supervision, I think it's nut allergies that are being controlled by giving sufferers tiny amounts .........

That's where I was referred, at Addenbrookes x

[CLKD]

That's it, Addenbrookes - there was a news article a couple of weeks ago.

I was told that proprnaolol should be taken regularly. 

[Emmax]

I can completely relate to what you’re going through because I had very similar issues. The anxiety, the racing heart, waking up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat—it was overwhelming. My doctor prescribed Propranolol, and honestly, it made such a difference for me.

The main thing I noticed was how it helped calm down my physical symptoms—especially the fast heart rate, skipped beats, and internal shaking. It felt like it brought my body back under control, and that helped ease the mental anxiety as well. For me, the relief was gradual but noticeable. After a few days of taking it, I felt like I could function again, both at home and at work. As for side effects, I was worried too, but I didn’t experience anything major. Just some slight fatigue at first, but that went away after a few days. I completely understand your fear of medications, especially after what you’ve been through, but Propranolol really worked for me.

The key is making sure you’re using high-quality Propranolol from a trusted source. That way, you know you’re getting something safe and effective.

[CLKD]

I am sure that my GP prescribed the appropriate Brand, which certainly worked for me, easing the early morning anxiety surges.  I stopped taking it at lockdown because eventually I got low grade headaches on waking and didn't know whether it was the drug or 

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