This article, on the FAAN website (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network), mentions metallic taste in the mouth as a symptom of anaphylaxis:  http://www.foodallergy.org/section/a

Here's one part of it:

"An anaphylactic reaction may begin with a tingling sensation, itching, or a metallic taste in the mouth. Other symptoms can include hives, a sensation of warmth, wheezing or other difficulty breathing, coughing, swelling of the mouth and throat area, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, a drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. These symptoms may begin within several minutes to two hours after exposure to the allergen, but life-threatening reactions may get worse over a period of several hours."

It's a good article if you have time to read all of it.  Of course, for mast cell disorders, we replace "allergen" with "trigger."

Injections in bolus, if given too fast will cause histamine release in mast cells.  

If you get a copy to Nancy Gould´s guide for surgery it is suggested that not only the IV meds be warmed, but that the table be a warm table as well as keeping the body temperature is important.


Lisa

redbird,

Can you tell us if a copy of those notes are available anywhere so that others can use it?