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That’s what testing is for.
No doubt injection is quite serious and happens more often than thru a port directly into the artery. I’ve heard the term ‘impending doom’ and that is exactly the way it felt. My Bp was at 60/40 and was passing out… the ability to breath was so difficult . I was resisting passing out so hard as I thought that was it… The injections weren’t working fast enough. It took 3-4 Benadryl injections and multiple steroids. I asked in the best way I could .. ‘what happen if I pass out and can’t breath’ they said they were about to intubate me. There was something very reassuring to know there was a plan in place.

Haven’t needed a transfusion for a while, but they ‘pre-treat’ with Benadryl and Tylenol before hand to prevent any possible reactions,

I had many other platelet transfusions before that incident and never had an issue. So, they investigated the bag. All I got was it was a ‘bad bag’. Whatever that means. I think there are multiple donors in each bag of platelets: something wasn’t right that’s for sure.

As for this guy, I’m truly interested in his motive. Maybe I’m wrong, but It seems pretty clear and he’s a psychopath.

I had many other platelet transfusions before that incident and never had an issue.

Strange thing about allergies.....one day you’re not allergic.....next day you are.

So, they investigated the platelet bag. All I
got was “it was a bad bag.” Whatever that means.

They still dont have the answers w/ allergies.