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please help! allergic reaction to shot of heroin??

Pinned_Eyes

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ive searched and searched the web and cant find anything similar to what im talking about I'm very concerned so any replies are greatly appreciated.

swim is not new to the fabulous world of dope, never really had any serious problems until today. this morning after her normal routine of waking up, driving to the next town, copping and doing her first shot of the day, she felt a "pins and needles" type of sensation in her whole face and fingertips. then she noticed that her upper lip was numb and when she looked in the mirror saw that it was swollen to about 5 times it's normal size, as she stared at herself red blotches began to appear all over her face and neck.
being surprised and terrified she drove herself to the hospital and upon arriving took another look in the mirror to see that the redness had gone away but her lip was still very swollen. because the redness was gone she decided to get some Benadryl and skip the ER visit. she is now waiting for her lip to get back to it's normal size.
a few questions, first of all why would this happen? pretty sure the heroin was the same stuff that she gets every day.
second, she bought quite a lot on this particular day, is this going to happen again if she does more of it later?
her only known allergies are pennicylin and birch pollen (pollen that is in apples, peaches, celery, hazelnut, cherries and strawberries). what could they have cut it with to make this happen?
last question, if she does more and does have another reaction, will the same thing happen? she is afraid of her body reacting differently and her throat swelling up and her not being able to get help quick enough.
this is very concerning seeing that she has been doing this drug for 5 years and has never had anything like this happen before so any replies or advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!!
sincerely- pinnedeyes.
 
We don't permit the use of swim on bluelight. I'm going to move your thread.

Homeless -> Basic Drug Discussion
 
Yeah, please don't SWIM here.
OT: that is really scary! I have never heard of nor experienced anything like that. Very curious to see what replies you get. I think it kinda goes without saying, but I definitely don't advise copping the same stuff again. If you must (I'm a realist and former junkie), I think having someone with you who is aware of the potential issue and willing to get you to the hospital ASAP is ne necessary. Good luck. Hope you get some answers. Be safe.
 
oh really I thought the only way you were allowed to post was using swim? well anyway, in that case change all third person to "I". i still have the same questions ha. I hope I get some answers I figured people would have had the same or similar experience or at least a little knowledge to share about what happened to me.
 
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