tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post2300597380832972776..comments2023-11-03T14:36:20.471+02:00Comments on Around The Island: Urgent - Need Asthma Medicine Help (updated at end)Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-88784832764210413852008-02-03T15:54:00.000+02:002008-02-03T15:54:00.000+02:00I am not only allergic to penicillin and sulfa dru...I am not only allergic to penicillin and sulfa drugs, but also to all codeine-derivative drugs and to chlorine, fluorine and iodine. Can't use regular toothpaste without my gums bleeding. Ventolin and other inhalers gas-propelled inhalers (if you are not using the powder form) often have fluorine as a propellant. And I can't take anything with hcl (hydrochloride). I've found this out the hard way with numerous allergic incidents. A bath with baking soda has been the best remedy I've found for soothing skin rashes. Hope it all turned out well.Fourier Analysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689357373595434853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-9933578501558981742008-01-10T07:16:00.000+02:002008-01-10T07:16:00.000+02:00I am glad you got some help.If you are this sensit...I am glad you got some help.<BR/><BR/>If you are this sensitive to meds, you may need to keep an epi stick on hand. Talk to your doc about it. It could save your life one day.Melanie @ This Ain't New Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210688612707551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-22106809178245801252008-01-10T02:14:00.000+02:002008-01-10T02:14:00.000+02:00Hope your feeling tip top by now! DeeHope your feeling tip top by now! <BR/><BR/><BR/>DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05597286695368885375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-59710405021263427952008-01-09T23:34:00.000+02:002008-01-09T23:34:00.000+02:00Poor thing, I sure hope you are feeling better!! ...Poor thing, I sure hope you are feeling better!! How lame to have an allergic reaction on top of having bronchitis. Hang in there.Kelly @ Growing.Learning.Playing.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480352017125797095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-5295846251988008292008-01-09T21:58:00.000+02:002008-01-09T21:58:00.000+02:00OH, Robin, I started itching in sympathy! I'm glad...OH, Robin, I started itching in sympathy! I'm glad you were able to get ahold of the DR.<BR/><BR/>My husband had an allergic reaction to Tequin or Pequin, anyways he turned red and blotchy from head to toe and itched like crazy!<BR/><BR/>Hope you feel better soon!<BR/>HUGS,<BR/>ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-25217059700969108442008-01-09T21:48:00.000+02:002008-01-09T21:48:00.000+02:00I'm glad you're doing better! Thanks for your adv...I'm glad you're doing better! Thanks for your advice on my blog:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-83310180902102110752008-01-09T21:35:00.000+02:002008-01-09T21:35:00.000+02:00Oh Robin, I am so sorry. Like bronchitis itself is...Oh Robin, I am so sorry. Like bronchitis itself isn't miserable enough. I am glad that you found the cause and I hope you start feeling better really soon!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452363927579018714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-78147529766263921382008-01-09T20:08:00.000+02:002008-01-09T20:08:00.000+02:00Jeez, Robin, that sounds awful, I wish I'd checked...Jeez, Robin, that sounds awful, I wish I'd checked in earlier. I hope you've got some relief by now.<BR/>Jo xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-17701948167353541892008-01-09T18:25:00.000+02:002008-01-09T18:25:00.000+02:00I hope things are working for you now!!!!I hope things are working for you now!!!!Space Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058186177156983199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-5613828452001064352008-01-09T18:21:00.000+02:002008-01-09T18:21:00.000+02:00The first anti-hystamine did nothing. I'm now on s...The first anti-hystamine did nothing. I'm now on several, plus a steroid.<BR/><BR/>Never a dull moment around here I tell ya. Sigh...<BR/><BR/>And for those who asked, no, my dr doesn't have anyone on-call. He doesn't even have a secretary. I'm in Israel and things work a bit differently here...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-63429986981632759872008-01-09T16:26:00.000+02:002008-01-09T16:26:00.000+02:00Thanks for visiting and commenting about Blessing....Thanks for visiting and commenting about Blessing.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about your reaction to the medication, I hope all will be well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-37835010899969700692008-01-09T16:07:00.000+02:002008-01-09T16:07:00.000+02:00I'm glad to hear that you are better! Find out no...I'm glad to hear that you are better! Find out now if your doctor or the office has one doctor on call at all times. I know my little girl's pediatrician does. You call the office leave a message and someone calls back with in 15 minutes.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370850504554537343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-52503370463119541212008-01-09T15:26:00.000+02:002008-01-09T15:26:00.000+02:00Oh no, I hope stopping the meds helped. I agree o...Oh no, I hope stopping the meds helped. I agree on the Benedryl too. I have allergies to meds and Benedryl really works. Feel better.Head Gagglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589179371663098271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-35212609310750141802008-01-09T14:46:00.000+02:002008-01-09T14:46:00.000+02:00Glad the mystery's been solved. Take care of yours...Glad the mystery's been solved. Take care of yourself, will you? The kids need you at your best. <BR/><BR/>Hugs and a few scratches for those last remaining itchies--Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-79390122496900355922008-01-09T11:54:00.000+02:002008-01-09T11:54:00.000+02:00No worries, Kelley, I threw them out immediately. ...No worries, Kelley, I threw them out immediately. <BR/><BR/>Of course I'm now coughing, itchy, and completely dopey feeling from the anti-histamine. I think I'm going to go have a nap.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-90903682748393328562008-01-09T11:49:00.000+02:002008-01-09T11:49:00.000+02:00OMG!! Sounds like an allergic reaction to me. I ...OMG!! Sounds like an allergic reaction to me. I am like that if I go near tuna. Not eat it, God only knows what would happen if I actually ate it.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are better now. DO NOT take them again unless you have access to a doctor immediately. It could be much much worse next time.<BR/><BR/>Hugs babe. I hope you are feeling better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-43186319556236646272008-01-09T09:02:00.000+02:002008-01-09T09:02:00.000+02:00Yup, the third one it was. That was the one that w...Yup, the third one it was. That was the one that was supposed to suppress the bronchitis cough, too. Lovely.<BR/><BR/>I just took Loratadine (an anti-hystamine specifically for allergic reactions) a few minutes ago and am now trying not to scratch so much that I have no skin left by the time it starts working. <BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone!! (and welcome out of lurkdom Fran, pull up a comfy chair and stick around)<BR/><BR/>PS Just so there is no cause for wonder, I am DEFINITELY NOT pregnant ;-). It was a good guess though LOL.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-65039692514586982492008-01-09T08:20:00.000+02:002008-01-09T08:20:00.000+02:00Looks like you got your answer.....my husband is a...Looks like you got your answer.....my husband is a pharmacist and told me the first two shouldn't cause the itching, while his guess would be the third drug......and like the RN commenter said, it's not approved for use in the US. Hope you feel better soon!Claremont First Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-2189990941818851132008-01-09T08:10:00.000+02:002008-01-09T08:10:00.000+02:00Robin,Have been a lurker for a while. I am an RN i...Robin,<BR/>Have been a lurker for a while. I am an RN in the US and checked an electronic drug reference. The first two meds don't list itching or rash as a side effect. The third, bromhexine, is not approved for use in the US but there was some info available. "Rarely, SKIN RASH has been reported in bromhexine-treated patients." It doesn't list any treatments for the rash but you might want to hold off on that one until you can talk to your physician. Hope that helps.<BR/>Franmsamethyst1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16070518840503212303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-50305724347385223002008-01-09T08:07:00.000+02:002008-01-09T08:07:00.000+02:00I am taking Ventolin and another brand of bromhexi...I am taking Ventolin and another brand of bromhexine hcl without any problems. But you could be suddenly allergic to it, who knows? I hope you get medical attention soon!sandierpastureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14310674774213974305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-46757196942186806422008-01-09T08:01:00.000+02:002008-01-09T08:01:00.000+02:00Take benedryl right away. If you are having an al...Take benedryl right away. If you are having an allergic reaction, it'll help. If you have trouble breathing, call an ambulance or have someone take you to the ER - don't try to drive yourself.<BR/><BR/>I itched like fury, worse at night, when I was pregnant. Are you pregnant? If so, check out Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (do a google). It SUCKED, but what I'm saying is, it might not be related to the meds.<BR/><BR/>You can develop allergies over time, too.<BR/><BR/>Listen, I don't want to freak you out, but my cousin (who was 25 at the time) died from a reaction to his asthma meds, so, um, don't fool around, ok? It's probably worth it, if there's no one you can call and no 24 hour pharmacy in your area, to just go to the hospital. Better safe than sorry, right?<BR/><BR/>Best to you,<BR/>AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-6982318096651672012008-01-09T07:45:00.000+02:002008-01-09T07:45:00.000+02:00There's no one to talk with right now, but the pha...There's no one to talk with right now, but the pharmacy downstairs opens in 45 minutes (and I'm counting each and every one).<BR/><BR/>I've taken the ventolin for years, so any real signs of serious trouble I'll take that and hightail it to the ER.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-1733912833680826472008-01-09T07:23:00.000+02:002008-01-09T07:23:00.000+02:00Call your doctor right now and see if there is som...Call your doctor right now and see if there is someone that is on call for his service. You should talk to a medical professional RIGHT NOW!!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034991347707499548noreply@blogger.com