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How do you deal with medication allergies?

kris182_2000 @kris182_2000 (5475) • Canada 19 Nov 24

I have a few medication allergies that are difficult to deal with, and they are a problem due to my medical issues. I'm allergic to local anesthetics, so I have to be put under for any procedure requiring a local. I'm suddenly...

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Breaking out in rashes

Brooke @o2bnocn (2992) • United States 16 Nov 21

I've been breaking out in rashes everyday now for awhile. I have no idea what I'm allergic to. I have been keeping a journal of what I eat and when I break out although I forgot to write it down a few times. It's so aggravating....

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Allergic Reaction?

Courtney Dutton @MommyOfEli2013 (89473) • Rupert, Idaho 6 Aug 21

I noticed the past couple days that my arms were really itchy and it looked like some kind of rash was forming. I hadn't had any new foods lately...or haven't used any new products. My meds have been the same too. However, I...

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Not Again! Itchy Throat

Thelma @thelme55 (79311) • Germany 25 Sep 20

I hate it when this happens. A few minutes ago, I opened a sachet of cashew nuts I have bought yesterday in the Actions store. I have eaten a few nuts and started to cough, my eyes are itching as well as my throat. I think those...

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Apologies to All

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 25 Sep 19

I have not been coming here much at all. Mostly it is related to the reaction to the pneumonia shot. It is manageable now, and feels much better. I did call the doctor Monday morning, and was told what to watch for, and what to...

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Do you know Maz Kanata?

Toni @toniganzon (77064) • Philippines 27 Aug 19

Well if you are a fan of Star Wars then you must know her. But this discussion is not about her but it's about me. I was having some cold symptoms and I felt that I was having some headache when I decided to take Advil. I...

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Burning, Red, Itchy & Swollen

Shellyann36 @Shellyann36 (11383) • United States 21 Aug 18

Ever since I had the allergic reaction to the Keflex that the doctor gave me I have struggled with a rash on my face numerous times. It has been weeks since I took the Keflex and had to go to the emergency room. They gave me a...

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Allergies

Raine38 @Raine38 (12387) • United States 20 Feb 16

Before I moved here in the US, I have no allergies – be it on food, airborne ones (dirt, dust, pollen, dander, etc). After living here for 3 years, I started exhibiting symptoms of allergic reactions to pollen. Last year, I always...

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My Cat Has a Big Bald Spot Now :(

NailTech @NailTech (6874) • United States 25 Dec 12

After using two kinds of flea remedies on my cat she now has this bald spot on her side with the skin being pink there. She has been licking it alot especially after I try to put anything on it. The skin is what I worry about the...

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Have You Ever Died and Came Back? What Do You Think Happens?

timetravel @timetravel (1424) • United States 8 Jan 12

I died once. When I was an older teen, I had been to the doctor to get a prescription for my seasonal allergies. Back then, Benadryl was available only be prescription as it was considered a class 5 drug. This was over three...

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chemo 3 and allergic reaction

daeckardt @daeckardt (6237) • United States 4 May 11

Hi everyone! I had my third round of chemo Monday and had a little problem. Everything went ok until the last drug finished running. I had been a little itchy toward the end and after it was finished, I became red all over....

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When You Have An Allergic Reaction

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36445) • United States 20 Apr 11

to a prescription medication you are taken, and call the Doctor, or actually their nurse and tell them about it, what does it take for them to be concerned? Personally it is scaring me the LACK of medical care out there right now...

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The Warning On Hair Dye

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 31 Dec 10

i get the feria hair dye and i always wonder when i read it when it says "if you have tattoos you are at higher risk of having an allergic reaction" how can a tattoo make you have an allergic reaction to hair dye? does it...

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Have you ever had poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac?

tinkerick @tinkerick (1257) • United States 25 May 10

I was trimming our lawn about a week ago and got a tiny scratch on my forearm. A couple days later it turned into a small oozing rash. Now it's a larger still oozing slightly, rash and hives. I think the medical tape I was using...

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Are you afraid of Spider?

maria1081 @maria1081 (1251) • Philippines 2 Jan 10

I'm not talking about Tarantula who's bite is not strongly venomous to human but may cause fatal to those with allergic reactions. I'm only talking about house spiders. I have known two german aquintance that were afraid of house...

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Have you ever had an allergic reaction to a prescription drug?

laurenrich @laurenrich (111) • United States 13 Sep 09

Thank God I have not had an allergic reaction to a prescription drug. I know of others who have. My mother has had several reactions to a prescription drug and it is not easy to watch her. We had to rush her to the emergency room....

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Do you have allergies?

xio shi @simonelee (2715) • China 19 Aug 09

Hello, mylotters. Do you suffer from any kind of allergies? does it really affect your day to day activities? In my situation i often sneeze and i don't like others to see my nose like rudolf. I have a seasonal allergy and I think...

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Are You Allergic To Poison Ivy, Poison Oak Or Poison Sumac?

purplealabaster @purplealabaster (22085) • United States 30 Jul 09

It is a common misconception that everybody is allergic to Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac. Everyone is not allergic to them, but most people are. Therefore, it is better to try to avoid them whenever possible. I have...

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Man I Do Not Feel Good Right Now

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36445) • United States 2 Apr 09

I recently had one of my Blood Pressure medications upped and now my tongue is all swollen, my throat feels like it is swollen my face is bloated, and I have a horrible headache and feeling horrible. I even had to call in Sick...

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My Chihuahua has hives all over her body!

WhyGeorgia @WhyGeorgia (15) • United States 28 Oct 08

My 3 year old Chihuahua, Matilda is covered in hives. It happened last night and again tonight. I haven't fed her anything different than normal so I don't think she's allergic to something she ate. Last night, we thought maybe an...

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