On thursday, I broke out in this really bad rash on my arms and legs. I went to the dr and she said its probably a virus rah caused by my cold that I had. Well the next day it got worse and spread everywhere else, even my face, feet and hands. This morning when I woke up my hands were so swollen I could not even close them! I went to quick care, and they gave me a shot and told me it was an allergic reaction to something. The only thing I have done different is about a week and a half ago I started taking centrum. Could there be something in there that I am reacting to? Could it be from a virus? I have never had anything like this happen to me before, and I sure dont want it to happen again, this has been a miserable few days!! If anyone out there has any help to offer, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks!!!
2007-03-24 09:26:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Yes, you could be allergic to any of the numerous things in a multi vitamin. there was a paper done on allergies from the anti oxidant ethoxyquin.
it also couldve been from something else as well, foods, other medication like asprin ect
2007-03-24 09:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the only thing you did differently was to take that vitamin, then I would say that you are allergic to it.
Don't take it anymore and see what happens. If you are well and don't break out in a rash anymore then you can probably rule out the vitamin.
Hope you feel better
2007-03-24 09:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋