A woman, who was 37 in 2012, began experiencing symptoms such as swollen and red fingers when holding iced drinks or handling food from the fridge. Initially, she did not perceive it as dangerous.
In 2014, she sought medical advice after experiencing swelling inside her cheeks and a strange sensation in her tongue after eating ice-cream. An allergist diagnosed her with severe cold urticaria, a rare allergy to cold temperatures, and prescribed EpiPens due to the risk of anaphylactic reactions.
The condition affects individuals differently, with some developing it for no apparent reason. Triggers include weather, indoor temperatures, and cold food or drink. She has adapted her lifestyle, including warming foods and drinks, monitoring temperatures, and carrying two EpiPens and a medical bracelet indicating cold-induced anaphylaxis.