After eating Christmas sandwich, Nurse almost died.

A NURSE was suddenly fired “allergic to everything”After eating a Christmas sandwich, he almost died.

Mia Lainchbury (26 years old) had never been allergic to hot water or blowing out a candle before this summer.

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The trainee nurse claims she has received CPR three more times since September.

Mia, of Hailsham, East Sussex, said: “My situation really could be life or death.

“Despite only being 26, I’ve already talked to my doctor about signing a do not resuscitate or DNR order, so if I do end up in a coma, it takes the stress of making a decision away from my family.

“It’s become ridiculous – anything can set off anaphylaxis.

“I cannot even light candles right now because a gingerbread-scented candle triggered a reaction.

“Everything I use, from washing powder onwards, has to be totally bland.”

Mia recalls the incident with the prepacked festive sandwich on November 14.

“When I sat down to eat it, I thought, “Ooh, that tastes so delicious,” and I felt like I was literally dancing with joy.

“But, within 10 minutes, my airway was closing and I couldn’t breathe.”

Paramedics blue-lighted her to the hospital after she had used two EpiPens, which is an emergency medication for severe allergic reactions.

Mia is not certain which ingredient she has reacted to.

She explained that “what began as a delightful treat ended an hours later with three paramedics, and breathing apparatus.

“I have no idea of the exact trigger, but I won’t be tucking into a sandwich again in a hurry.”

Mia has had anaphylaxis only since September when she was left unable to breathe due to an antibiotic.

She’d been prescribed it many times over eight years, this time for a kidney infection.

My parents were talking about their fear that I would die in front of them.

Mia

Mia experienced an anaphylactic episode on October 20th. Her trigger was not known. Mia’s parents could be heard performing CPR as she waited for an air ambulance.

It arrived safely and they decided that she was over the worst and it was safe to send her to the hospital.

Mia said that “I could hear my parents talking to me about my fears of dying in front their very eyes.”

“It was like I was in a dream, and I could hear the paramedics yelling at me to go any minute.

“That’s really stuck with me.”

Peter, Mia’s husband of four years, had to give Mia CPR three weeks ago after she had taken a hot shower.

Mia said: “It was horrific for him. He was alone and gave me CPR. I could hear his panic.

“It was all I had done, which was to take a bath. The heat and the changing temperatures triggered the reaction.

“Then I had an allergic reaction and ended up in the hospital. I was immediately resuscitated and was placed in an induced coma.

“Luckily they put a nasal breathing canular into my throat and created an airway.

“It’s just so unpredictable.”

Growing list

Mia lives with her mom Steph Lainchbury (51), dad Gavin (55), and brother Callum (23). Mia has suffered from a variety of chronic conditions as a child.

She has IBS, asthma, Ehlers Danlos and postural tachycardia (POTS).

Fowler’s Syndrome, a condition in which the bladder muscles can not relax properly, means she uses a catheter that is inserted through her stomach. It connects directly to the bladder.

She is fed through a tube 20 hours a days. The feed is stored in her backpack.

She also carries emergency medication in case of an attack, and two EpiPens with her everywhere.

Mia now believes she has MCAS, mast cell activation disorder – which is a lesser-known condition that is not recognized by all doctors.

People can experience frequent anaphylactic episodes. It is sometimes triggered by alcohol, stress, fatigue or exposure to sunlight, alcohol, perfumes and other fragrances.

Mia was only aware of her condition after she connected with other chronic illness sufferers online.

She said, “But she said: “I’ve not been officially diagnosed, because you can’t really get an official diagnosis in the UK.”

Feeling unable to get the help she needs through the NHS, she is hoping to get specialist help privately costing £5,000.

Mia’s 22-year-old friend Imogen Horrocks is raising funds on her behalf. GoFundMe.

Mia said, “I hope the consultant will begin an H2 treatment program. H2 blockers are antihistamines you can’t buy over-the-counter.

“It’s a stronger antihistamine and targets different cells.”

Mia is forced to leave school and return home. Mia cannot move in with her boyfriend, as her health has put her life at risk.

“Trying to raise awareness of chronic illness has given me a purpose,”She said.

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