Pix, I honestly don't know. My immediate reaction to someone with a drug rash is Go! Now! Because you're 100% right -- they can turn into horrific deadly conditions. But OTOH, I've had a lot of rashy drug reactions that Benadryl got under control. So I'm torn.
Giles: Stop that, you two. Riley: He started it... Xander: He called me a bad name! I think
it was bad; it might have been Latin.
'Selfless'
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Steph L. - Jan 06, 2013 8:06:53 am PST #24656 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Zenkitty - Jan 06, 2013 8:37:56 am PST #24657 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
When in doubt, go to the ER!
ION, I did not realize that Bactrim is a sulfa drug. That's good to know, because while I am allergic to most antibiotics, I can take sulfa drugs (so far).
le nubian - Jan 06, 2013 8:39:13 am PST #24658 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I think it is both things: If benadryl helps get it under control then there is time to wait. If not, GO.
bonnie, please pay attention to your breathing tho. If it gets worse at all, you need to go.
Lee - Jan 06, 2013 9:06:08 am PST #24659 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I don't know if this helps, but when I was in the ER on Wednesday for my allergic reaction, and mentioned that if it hadn't been for the throat swelling, I probably would have waited to go to urgent care in the morning, the instant response was "oh no, you are in the right place". Plus then they gave me very clear instructions that if it happens again I need to go to the ER, even if urgent care is open.
smonster - Jan 06, 2013 9:25:28 am PST #24660 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
What everyone else said - I hope the Benedryl brings the rash down!! Other "call 911" allergy symptoms are lips tingling and tongue swelling. Is there someone nearby who can come hang with you for a while, or at least check on you periodically?
erikaj - Jan 06, 2013 10:29:23 am PST #24661 of 30001
Always Anti-fascist!
I developed a sulfa allergy as an adult. Itchy hives, yuck.
Pix - Jan 06, 2013 12:08:15 pm PST #24662 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Has anyone heard from Bonny?
smonster - Jan 06, 2013 1:20:22 pm PST #24663 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I have not.
Zenkitty - Jan 06, 2013 3:21:30 pm PST #24664 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
No. I came here just now hoping she'd posted again.
sj - Jan 06, 2013 3:35:32 pm PST #24665 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I just got out of the movies, and I came here to check on Bonny too. I hope she is doing ok.