Antiobiotic or Penicillin: Epi Pen
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Allergic Reaction to Flu Shot?
Asked by A.H. from Rochester
on October 14, 2008
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I work in a group home setting so I get my flu shot EVERY single year. I got mine for this year yesterday afternoon. I got the shot at 3pm and by about 4-4:30pm I had ...
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- It could be the medium the vaccine is prepared in or the preservative possibly. Any one could express allergic reaction to almost anything anytime in their life. Ben...
- Have you tried taking Benadryl? That might take care of the hives and itching, without going to the ER. I had a bad flu like reaction this year. I know they say y...
- Get your butt to the ER or docotr's office immediately! I went throught the same thing. Although i was a bit stubborn back then. I waited 3 days, had the same thi...
Allergic Reactions
Asked by S.T. from Oklahoma City
on April 8, 2010
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Ok mama's you are always so very helpful and i have a question that i ALWAYS forget to ask the dr...
Two of my kids have allergic reactions to things, my middle son ...
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- Allergy testing is pretty scary for lil ones. They basically take common allergens and grind them into the skin on your childs back and see what happens. I want my s...
- To answer your original question about why they have different reactions: they're different kids with slightly different DNA and different immune systems. Hopefu...
- See a doctor now, and get an EpiPen if you don't have one already. If your children have another anaphylactic reaction, you literally have MOMENTS to save their lives....
Allergic Reaction to Wasp Sting HELP!!
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on July 24, 2008
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I got stung by a wasp monday morning and it hurt all day. I did the tabacco tric and it helped a bit but not enought. the next day i woke up and my arm looked like it ...
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- First make a paste of baking soda and water. Leave that on for 15-20 mintes. That neutrailizes a lot of the venom that is still in the sting. Have someone go and ge...
- Go back to the doctors and see what they can do to help. They can give you the bee sting pack (it's a prescription). Don't wait on this. You can get help. If the docto...
- I think he may be talking about an EPI pen. Check with your physician...it sounds like you need one. My only other suggestion is to scratch it with an ice cube.
Seeking Medical Advise If Anyone Has Ever Had This or Seen This Before
Asked by B.K. from Medford
on June 6, 2008
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Here is what is going on Kadence is my 4 year old son....On Friday he came down with a really bad rash and fever never seen before rash (thats what 2 doctors said) say...
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- I would ask to see a few specialist... I would also have every test in the book run. My daughter had something weird happen like that happen and I couldn't sleep until...
- B., My friend had the same systems as an adult, but for her it was an allergic reaction to penicillan (sp?). Hope your little one gets back on his feet soon. K.
- B....take him to Children's Hospital TODAY. They'll get to the bottom of it. L. H PS...I hadn't read all the other respones when I wrote this. But clearly great...
Bee Sting!
Asked by L.J. from Portland
on August 28, 2008
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I stepped on a bee the other day and now my foot is swollen (does not even set flat on the ground), stings and itches. I've been icing it as much as possible (it's th...
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- Make a mud paste and put that on the sting site. Let the mud dry, it will draw out the poison. Do it again when the mud falls off. And you can take an antihistimine...
- I recently heard that holding a penny on it for 15 minutes after getting stung really hleps. My dad tried it and said it worked. But I think it has been too long ago...
- Ibuprofen, and put it up...do not walk on it!
Need Help with Swollen Foot
Asked by G.J. from Peoria
on August 7, 2008
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My 12 yr. old daughters foot will swell up, become red, hard, and warm to the touch. It happens on the bottom or side of her foot and is happening more frequently. She...
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- Hi G. , Sorry to hear about your daughter . Im have been haveing the same issue . My GP told me that its because of wearing flip flops as my primary shoe in the su...
- Those are the symptoms of a blood clot. What's puzzling is that it comes and goes and I'm not sure if this is a symptom of having one or not. Itching can be a side e...
- If you can't take her to the doctor's office immediately when it happens, then try going to an immediate care facility. Esp. if you have insurance that will cover it....
HELP! Large Whelps!
Asked by T.S. from Amarillo
on June 14, 2008
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Okay ladies, yesterday I woke up with a huge bite looking hive on my butt (sorry) which just got larger and larger. Then today I woke up and have these huge hive look...
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- One, don't listen to what the health store says they are not doctors. I can't take vitamins because they make me throw up. Ginkoba, makes me dizzy. Eveyone is diffe...
- This happened RIGHT after my baby was born. I broke out for about a week for NO apparent reason! They say sometimes it's just stress related. Try taking some benadryl....
- It could be either of them or neither of them. I typically have fall allergies but have been breaking out in hives lately too. Some days nothing other days like this...
Could This Be a Bite?
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on June 2, 2009
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My son developed a pimple-like spot on his thigh on Saturday. It looks like a bug bite, and is red and aggravated with pus center. He never cried out if anything did b...
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- One thing that I didn't see mentioned is a tick bite. My dad and grandmother both got lyme's disease from a tick bite and the site looked very similar to what you des...
- This sounds unfortunately like an abscess/cellulitis.It is not real unusual beleive it or not,somne of these areas do grow MRSA per cultures howwever. I am ped nurse ...
- D., This sounds more like a boil. Put warm compresses on it and eventually it will drain. I would cover it with a bandage while it's draining too. M.
Would This Make You Mad?
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on July 21, 2011
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Yesterday I had a biopsy done on my thyroid. It is a relatively simple process, and though it left me pretty sore last night, I am doing much better this morning. Howe...
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- WOW ! ! ! Look at the criticism of how men think. Men don't think or function like women. They don't take midol and are turned on by the sight of their beautiful w...
- I hesitated about replying but decided that maybe it was different perspective that might have helped me when I was younger so here it is... No, not at all. I've ha...
- Honey, if you want him home, you should tell him. He can't read your mind and you can't read his. I hope you feel better soon.
