I had an allergy shot yesterday about halfway between my shoulder and my elbow. Today I have an area of redness about 3 inches long by 2 inches wide that is filled with broken capillaries. There are also a couple of red "tendrils" that extend up to my shoulder and around my arm. At the end of each tendril are a couple of large hives. It is extremely itchy!
Anyone else have a similar reaction? What can I do to help control it? It just keeps spreading and the prescription steroid cream I have does nothing.
2007-09-06 09:06:02 · 6 answers · asked by Z 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Whoa! I didn't realize it was such a big deal; this is only my second shot.
I called the doctor ASAP; he recommended ice.
I guess these shots just aren't for me. I'm getting the smallest dose possible... :(
2007-09-06 09:19:13 · update #1
Call your allergy doctor asap!
2007-09-06 09:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful. I got anaphylaxis from my allergy shots a year ago. I had already taken Allegra 180 and had to take Benadryl on top of that for days. It was very uncomfortable. Your Dr. may advise you to stop taking the allergy shots for a while and cut down your dosage even more when you start up again. If your hives get worse, call your Dr. If you have breathing problems, call 911 immediately.
2007-09-06 10:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by claimjmpr 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My allergy doctor says that if you have a reaction at the shot place what is greater than an quarter you should take benadryl and let them know, if it keeps getting larger or more red then come in to see them asap.
2007-09-06 09:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by chm1021 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor! They should know that you were allergic to the shot that was supposed to help you with your allergies. They will be able to help you, but they can't do so if they don't know.
2007-09-06 09:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this is not surprising as they are injecting you with the allergen that you are allergic to. take some benadryl and call your doc and let him know.
2007-09-06 09:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by bella36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the doctor where you go the shot. PRONTOOO
2007-09-06 09:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by mint g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋