Serious medical advice needed

A lot of great advice so far - here's an additonal perspective.

It appears that we are more and more exposed to health threats than ever. At the same time our immune systems and general health our often compromised by poor diet, foods from depleted soils, increased exposure to negative environmental influences, stress, etc.

It is becoming more and more important to empower our immune systems and protect our health by proper diets of good food, supplements for what our bodies lack, exercise, minimizing our exposure to harmful elements, improving our abilities to deal with stress, etc.

When we are exposed to health threats (viruses, bacteria, allergens, or even injury) this can give us greater protection, minimize our reactions, and improve our recovery times.

I know people that have said that as their general health improved their allergic reactions have diminished. I do not know if this always works but what the heck - you can't lose with this one.

Hopefully this did not sound like a lecture - it's just my view.
 
See the Allergist ASAP. No delays, No excuses. The more you put it off the less likely you are to go and then you could end up in serious trouble.

2 years as a EMT, 6 years as a Army Medic, and 6 years as a Nurse.

All this advice is good, but you need to be SEEN by a Allergist or a Doctor. No one can be properly diagnosed just hearing the signs & symptoms.

The good news will hopefully be this is just a speedbump and you will be back out enjoying the great outdoors.
 
Pict- I've been away so just spotted this post. My Dad had went into anaphylactic shock a year back, apparently from a tick, which we always end up getting bitten by during our work in the forests- he, like you, seemed to have built up an allergy to them over the years. We got epinephrine injectors and attached them to the glovebox in every one of our bush vehicles. We all learn't how to use them. My dad, being very cautious and wise but also a 'quality of life' kinda guy said something like "I'm not going to let this stop me getting out in the bush". He as had tick bites since and nothing has happened...Some points;
1) Epinephrine is damned expensive, so the tendency is to let it expire and not replace; the veterinary grade stuff is to my knowledge exactly the same and half the cost, so keep them up to date!
2) You may never experience a reaction like this again, so don't be too troubled, judt get back on the horse :)
3) Doctors don't really seem to know why these reactions occur sometimes; it may be an sub-vector that has latched onto your chiggers..

One of my army qualifications is as long range patrol medic so I don'y give this advice lightly - but just keep plugging away mate!
 
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