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Allergic Reactions. HELP/Recommendations for Doctors to see
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:48 am
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:48 am
This began Friday when I got home from work. Was pretty bad under my arms and around my legs. We ended up going to the minute clinic - which they then directed me to the after hours clinic where I received a steroid. I went home that night and slept.
Yesterday it flared up again, this time I had to go to the ER. All over my body unbearable warmth and itchy hives mixture. They pumped me with three different medicines, mentioned to take Benadryl but had zero referrals on who I should go see to take tests. I REALLY need to go take test, what ever they might be called/include is what I'm looking on advice for.
I have a dog, been around dogs my entire life. Allergic to cats. Other than that I haven't change one thing in my daily routine to give my body the excuse to reject something. (Same detergent, dishwasher fluid, body soap, etc.)
As I'm typing this, only being up for about an hour now - I have not touched a single thing besides my alarm clock, a cup of water, and now this laptop - my hands are starting to itch. F*CK this.
THIS SUCKS! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Yesterday it flared up again, this time I had to go to the ER. All over my body unbearable warmth and itchy hives mixture. They pumped me with three different medicines, mentioned to take Benadryl but had zero referrals on who I should go see to take tests. I REALLY need to go take test, what ever they might be called/include is what I'm looking on advice for.
I have a dog, been around dogs my entire life. Allergic to cats. Other than that I haven't change one thing in my daily routine to give my body the excuse to reject something. (Same detergent, dishwasher fluid, body soap, etc.)
As I'm typing this, only being up for about an hour now - I have not touched a single thing besides my alarm clock, a cup of water, and now this laptop - my hands are starting to itch. F*CK this.
THIS SUCKS! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:49 am to texastiger921
Ah forgot to mention, I'm living in Baton Rouge.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 7:52 am to texastiger921
You on any meds or taking anything new? Different laundry detergent? Ate anything different lately?
I can't help on te referral. All I've ever gone to is a GP (Kadair)
I can't help on te referral. All I've ever gone to is a GP (Kadair)
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:08 am to texastiger921
Dr Prem Menon in Baton Rouge. He is an allergist/immunologist.
/thread
PS... Allergy testing sucks.
/thread
PS... Allergy testing sucks.
This post was edited on 6/1/14 at 8:11 am
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:18 am to SG_Geaux
People are allergists. They are either pediatricians or pulmonologists prior to allergy.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:18 am to Tigah in the ATL
Also, hives can be caused by stress.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:27 am to texastiger921
Take Benedryl ASAP
What ab food? Anything new?
What ab food? Anything new?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:28 am to texastiger921
You might need to see a dermatologist. It may be some kind of skin thing going on that is being mistaken for allergies.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:41 am to texastiger921
Dr. scott Jackson at BR clinic. The man is absolutely brilliant and will get you fixed up pronto.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:50 am to Radiojones
Or Courtney Murphey at Baton Rouge Clinic.
What do the bumps look like? I've had hives really bad and I experienced poison ivy last summer.
I still don't know why I broke out in hives. I had them all over my torso, neck, and arms. My skin was on fire. The whole area is red with raised red welts or bumps.
What do the bumps look like? I've had hives really bad and I experienced poison ivy last summer.
I still don't know why I broke out in hives. I had them all over my torso, neck, and arms. My skin was on fire. The whole area is red with raised red welts or bumps.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:56 am to Radiojones
I just called the Baton Rouge Clinic and they can't help me because I'm not a established patient there? I go to BR General (probably my first mistake). Just gave BRG a call and their doctor on call should be calling me back. I haven't changed anything from my normal routine. Little stress but I've been on anxiety medicine for over 2 years so that's been under control. Also take thyroid medicine on the regular.
I'll Google what happens during allergy tests but what's the OT personal experience from these, aka why do they suck?
I just took a cool shower and put socks on my feet (so my bare feet are not in contact with the carpet). Don't know if that and Benadryl are the reason but the retraction seems to be slowing down. It sucks going to the ER last night and getting no answers. I'm thankful they helped with that reaction, but it sucks that it's happening again. What a weekend.
I'll Google what happens during allergy tests but what's the OT personal experience from these, aka why do they suck?
I just took a cool shower and put socks on my feet (so my bare feet are not in contact with the carpet). Don't know if that and Benadryl are the reason but the retraction seems to be slowing down. It sucks going to the ER last night and getting no answers. I'm thankful they helped with that reaction, but it sucks that it's happening again. What a weekend.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:58 am to tracytiger
quote:
I still don't know why I broke out in hives. I had them all over my torso, neck, and arms. My skin was on fire. The whole area is red with raised red welts or bumps.
Exactly what happened Friday night and yesterday, starting to come up again.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:58 am to texastiger921
Sounds like it could be shingles?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 8:59 am to texastiger921
quote:
I'll Google what happens during allergy tests but what's the OT personal experience from these, aka why do they suck?
They prick you skin about 30 or 40 times with tiny needles that are laced with different allergens and wait to see how your skin reacts to each.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 9:00 am to SG_Geaux
quote:Troof. It sucks.
They prick you skin about 30 or 40 times
Posted on 6/1/14 at 9:02 am to Envy
quote:
They prick you skin about 30 or 40 times
That sounds absolutely fantastic.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 9:03 am to Envy
quote:
Sounds like it could be shingles?
Shingles don't cover your whole body and are usually only on one side of your body (left or right) and are either on your head/neck or torso.
Oh, and they HURT like a mofo
Posted on 6/1/14 at 9:04 am to Envy
You may never know what you reacted to. That's the bitch with allergy tests. They may tell you pollen or ragweed or pet dander are your allergies. Good luck. Kill your dog and stay inside in a bubble. 
I assume you have a steroid dose pack with your ER visits. You said Benadryl. Also throw in some Pepcid, Zantac, or Tagamet. If not already. I did not see you mention that.
I assume you have a steroid dose pack with your ER visits. You said Benadryl. Also throw in some Pepcid, Zantac, or Tagamet. If not already. I did not see you mention that.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 9:09 am to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
You may never know what you reacted to. That's the bitch with allergy tests. They may tell you pollen or ragweed or pet dander are your allergies. Good luck. Kill your dog and stay inside in a bubble.
good joke, it's the OT so I was ready for that. But really can you image if it's my dog - I'd be heart broken.
quote:
I assume you have a steroid dose pack with your ER visits. You said Benadryl. Also throw in some Pepcid, Zantac, or Tagamet. If not already. I did not see you mention that.
This is what they gave me. Waiting to go to CVS to fill the steroid dose pack here soon.
I'm supposed to get my wisdom teeth pulled this coming Friday too - yay.
This post was edited on 6/1/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 6/1/14 at 9:10 am to texastiger921
Optometrist is the correct answer.
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