Allergic Reaction?
@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
Rupert, Idaho
August 6, 2021 10:13pm CST
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 have been taking a sort of new med. Was prescribed it before but only took a few days worth because I didn't want to be on blood pressure meds. My doc says it's for that...but to also protect the kidneys.
Anyways...it does say itchy rash is an allergic reaction/side effect. So I could be allergic...if so then that's the only allergic reaction so far.
What do you think?
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
7 Aug 21
I think you should tell your doctor.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
8 Aug 21
@MommyOfEli2013 This is important. If you are having an allergic reaction, he may take you off of it right away.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
9 Aug 21
@LindaOHio I understand it may be important, but I still can't call.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Aug 21
Well I won't be telling the doctor anything, lol. My anxiety can't deal with that.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
7 Aug 21
Was there a time that your arms was directly exposed to sunlight?
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Aug 21
@florelway I have been in the sun for years no problem. The med is new.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
8 Aug 21
@MommyOfEli2013 direct exposure to sunlight.can triggered allergy.
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
9 Aug 21
@MommyOfEli2013 Feel better. Must be so annoying.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Aug 21
That is what I was thinking....mostly just itchy...
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
9 Aug 21
@DianneN Well it hasn't been as bad today. Though the rash is still there.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
7 Aug 21
Could be due to weather too, I too have that because of weather
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
9 Aug 21
@Butterfingers I never dealt with it before, but maybe.
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@jefferson126 (3670)
• Shenzhen, China
7 Aug 21
As you said,only reason i can figure out is your medicine,nothing else.If you stop medicine,and the symptom was gone,then it's sure the root rest with med.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Aug 21
The doctor got upset when I quit taking it before, so yeah not sure what to do.
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@jefferson126 (3670)
• Shenzhen, China
8 Aug 21
@MommyOfEli2013 ,did you tell the doctor the medicine brought allergic symptom,you may tell doctor the issue,then see if he have any suggestion.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Aug 21
@jefferson126 No I haven't....I don't see the doctor til the end of October.
@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Aug 21
So, may have to stop this one...
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@FaruMesh (3517)
• India
7 Aug 21
@MommyOfEli2013 You better check with your doctor for a better advice.. Or maybe a combination of food and med can have this allergic. Have to check which food is not going with this med. Your doctor can give you an alternative med.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Aug 21
@FaruMesh Eh, communicating with my doctor is a pain.
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@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
7 Aug 21
Most BP meds list itching as a possible side effect. I read on WebMD that certain foods can worsen the side effect.
You could be having a side effect from the meds or a combination of meds and foods.
A rash is an allergic reaction. Mild but still something to look into.
Look up the med you took and look at the known side effects and the severity of your symptom. It will tell you if there should be concern and when to seek medical attention.
@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
7 Aug 21
@MommyOfEli2013
Oops.
Well, I hope it goes away quickly.
Lol.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Aug 21
@Vikingswest1 Well I don't want to give up my electrolyte drink. I'd rather not be on the pill.
I've had the itching/rash most of the week lol
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Aug 21
I looked at the paper that came with the meds that has all the info on it...it says that a rash with or without fever is an allergic reaction to this med. Says severe allergic reaction is if it is anywhere that would cause breathing problems.
It says not to take this med with high potassium foods/supplements and I have been using things to up my potassium. Ooops.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Aug 21
It probably is that. Call your doctor to make sure and so they can try a different type
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Aug 21
Yeah, I don't want to bother with calling the doctor, no thanks. I'll see him in 2 and a half months lol.
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