Despite questioning and confirming the safety of the food we ordered, she began experiencing breathing difficulty and stomach ache as soon as she began eating.
We calmly went to the car to use the AuviQ, however she did not feel immediate relief. Thankfully the hospital is within 2 miles of the restaurant. I drove to the hospital as a precaution.
The ER staff at McLaren Petoskey was the absolute best with their response to our allergic reaction. We have not received better ER care for our allergic reactions than this trip tonight.
As frustrating as these food allergies can be, there is nothing gained by getting angry or upset. I am thankful that my daughter is stable and for wonderful medical support.
God is faithful to see us through each challenge we face and this challenge
is no exception.
Needless to say it may be awhile before we brave a restaurant dinner again.
Good luck on your OIT journey! It sounds like you have three heroic kids that won't let their food allergies keep them from being super! We're happy it all worked out okay and we like your positive attitude! It's certainly a struggle each day, but this can always be a learning experience, especially for the restaurant, and we can only hope their food allergy awareness has increased. Better awareness is never a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I'm glad to hear she is ok and that the medical support was excellent.
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