[First time banana dare - PSA]

I have never had an issue with bananas in the past.  I eat them everyday normally!  Never any Latex reactions either which is why I have made the assumption it was the suppository.  I know google is never the best means of seeking medical advice but my searches did seem to suggest all the symptoms I had matched the allergic reaction to glycerin.  I have tried marshmallows with great results so its not all bad :) Thanks for the support!

[First time banana dare - PSA]

Hey everyone,

I'm very new to these forums and have loved reading through all the posts and stories an awesome community!

 

I just wanted to reach out and share my scary and disappointing attempt at the famous banana dare.  Apologies if this has already been discussed, however

I wasn't able to find anything during my searches. 

 

To set the scent I have been reading up all about the method over the last week and was very much looking forward to giving it a shot over the weekend.

once my wife left for work I set to work.  I went forward with a glycerin suppository, as that was the only easily available option here in AUS.  I then followed that

up with approximately 5 banana halves.  Now I was getting excited   Not long into it I began to get the discomfort and satisfaction that has been discussed

in detail from a lot of other users posts, however I noticed that my eyes started to get a bit puffy.  I figured it was just from the strain of holding back so I continued.

Not long after I noticed that my nose was a little stuffy and my asthma flared up.  I still wasn't too concerned at this point.  I thought it would be a good challenge to get

up to grab my inhaler anyway.  Not long after using my puffer I started getting a little concerned.  I looked in the mirror and my face had truly started swelling up and my

asthma didn't really settle as it usually did.  I decided at this point something was a little off and bailed on the entire thing.  My swelling increased and asthma worsened.

 

After jumping online it was immediately clear that, although rare, I must be allergic to glycerin!  I began to panic.  It was suggested online that a trip to the ER might be needed

especially if you are having trouble breathing.  I was devastated as my first time back in the game was going to end like this! and how would I explain this to my wife as she has no idea!

 

I proceeded to grab a anti histamine, maintain my inhaler and monitor my situation.  If needed I would certainly head to the ER but I wanted to see if it would subside naturally.  Lucky for

me it did, after about three hours.  I was hoping my first post on here would be one of great achievement and excitement but sadly has turned into a bit of a public service announcement.

Although rare, I would truly recommend, before using certain products, to confirm without a doubt that you will have no adverse effects.  I had heard no stories about anyone

having issues with this and felt it would all be relatively safe but was quickly mistaken.  I am all good now and ready to get back on the horse Thank you for hearing me out and

always be safe.