Allergies Part II

So my lip is swollen, Mainly the top one. I did absolutely nothing!

I'm sure you can tell that I'm still dealing with some form of allergic reaction. I'm wondering if it's the new coffee. Could my caffeine intake be cause? But I cutback on my intake to only have one cup (or a cup and a half) on the weekends, and/or one other cup throughout the week (sometimes I cheat :P )

But for about two to three weeks I'd only consume coffee on the weekends and sometimes I won't. I'm considering going to see an allergist. But I'm curious as to why now because I've never had an allergic reaction to anything. Can a weak immune system effect if you'll become allergic or not? Is that a dumb question?? lol I should look that up!

I've had one other time where I consider it allergies, and man was it bad! It felt like a cold, but it wasn't, and I was coughing quite a bit. This was about two years ago. I've had times where my wrist would become itchy, but that would normally subside. This is the only time where it is prolonged!

As I explained, I visited an ER a few weeks back and he explained that to him, what I described, sounds like hives. But a swollen lip from no where is not hives! lol I only assume I may be either allergic to the coffee or the caffeine in the coffee as that is the only new thing I consume before my lip swelled up. I only took a few sips though and didn't finish the cup! I also applied a small amount of chapstick on as well before it happened. But I used this chapstick plenty today, but I didn't have coffee at all today until a few minutes ago.

Perhaps it's just the bran of coffee. It's Folgers! I'd like to say that it's not this coffee, as I had some on Christmas and nothing happened. BUT, it could be that my constant intake of it is suddenly causing a reaction.

Regardless, I decided to stop drinking it for a week or two and only consume water. I won't have any tea either.  It's quite distracting and a bit frustrating, but things happen. I'd like to get to the bottom of this. If I've suddenly become allergic to something it will be helpful to know what of in order to avoid it in the future.

I will say that I'm grateful it's nothing severe! Some people may get swollen faces or have their air passage blocked. That sucks! I'll take minor swelling and slight itching over that. I think what would suck is to swell up over something you didn't know you were allergic to! How would you know?

Well I'm heading in. My sleep has been pretty restless because my allergic reactions happen when I sleep (I may have to rewash my linen again for the third time!), but I found a slight solution! I wrapped myself up in a sheet like a California sushi roll! It hasn't been washed in the same detergent and it's been folded and put away for a while, so I don't break out as badly. Actually I don't break out as bad unless my leg or something touches the sheet beneath it, which is why I have restless nights lol It's like a game or something.

You're probably wondering how I can make jokes about it, but what else can I do other than complain? It's something I just have to deal with in the meantime. Don't worry, if it makes you feel better I look quite sour in the face when I wake up in the morning, itchy and avoiding my family member's eye contact as I scratch my arms and legs. Happy now?  You sick person lol

With that being said, I'll update my progress. I swear if it's something stupid that I'm allergic to, I'm going back to sleep under my rock!

Night~!