Question 1

can i purchase an insulin allergy/resistance testing kit?

Accepted Answer

I don't think so: To my knowledge there are no commercially available kits for home measurement of Insulin allergy or resistance.

Question 2

is it possible that zantac, being a histamine blocker, could cause higher histamine production when coming off of it, resulting in development of allergies? for example consuming diet soda can result in insulin spikes in some cases, possibly leading to di

Accepted Answer

No: Zantac (ranitidine) is a histamine 2 receptor reverse agonist and would not significantly affect histamine production.when withdrawn.  There is a theoretical possibility that Zantac (ranitidine) itself may lead to more histamine release by blocking the histamine 2 receptor(which acts as a feedback switch)  but this has not been clinically a significant issue.

Question 3

how do i overcome a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Tricky: Medication reactions can be tricky as the type of reaction can be intolerance vs allergic.  Avoidance is the best treatment for a drug allergy and using a suitable alternative.  In a life threatening circumstance, desensitization by an allergist in the hospital is an option.  Sometimes drug allergy can resolve over time such as penicillin.  An allergist can assist in a good long term plan.

Question 4

if you're allergic to a drug have a drug allergy can you outgrow it as you get older for instance i'm allergic to phenobarbital?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There are some allergies that resolve as you grow older. For instance some people can get improvement in their response to certain medications as they get older, or further away from the initial exposure. This may be due to a calming of the inflammatory response as you age. However, if you were my patient i would not give you a medication that you were allergic to as the risk is too high.

Question 5

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 6

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

Question 7

my mom said i was allergic to sulfa drugs as a child, so could i have outgrown this allergy 20 years later?

Accepted Answer

Immune tolerance: Allergy to sulfa drugs are not known to be commonly outgrown, however it is possible through mechanisms of immune tolerance. According to the reaction in childhood, your doctor might design the appropriate test that has the least risk of a severe reaction.

Question 8

can someone be allergic to juvederm injections? my lips have gotten thin, and i want to have them plumped up with juvederm. i'm worried that i will have a bad reaction to this drug because i have a lot of allergies to different medications. should i be co

Accepted Answer

It : It is possible to be allergic to almost anything...Especially depending on your definition of allergy.

Medically speaking, an allergy is a type of hypersensitivity disorder caused by the immune system. When a person's immune system over-reacts to a normally harmless substance in the environment, we call that an allergy. This over-reaction can bring on an inflammatory response which can range from uncomfortable to dangerous.

The main substance in juvederm is hyaluronic acid - a naturally occuring part of the extracellular matrix.  This is the scaffolding that surrounds all the cells in your body.  Thus, one would not expect an allergic reaction to this product.  With many topical medications (drops for example) the patient thinks that they are reacting to the medication when in reality they are reacting to the preservative in the drop or the carrier molecule.

Sometimes a patient will get a shot and have pain at the site or swelling or bruising and will tell me that they "must be allergic" to the medication.  Although this reaction is not wanted, it is not a true allergy and can happen even with injection of saline solution.

When in doubt...Skip it.

Hope that helps.

Question 9

what can i take for allergy  ? i mean drug for  sensitive skin

Accepted Answer

Skin care: bathing with cream soap, moisturizing your skin immediately after, making sure you don't get dry, drink plenty of plain water, try those first,good luck

Question 10

will a diabetic medication or insulin show up on a urine drug test?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Urine drug tests are looking for specific drugs like marijuana, cocaine, other narcotic analgesics, benzodiazepines (xanax/valium /ativan) & any other drug specifically requested. Insulin & other diabetic meds are not drugs of abuse & thus not looked for.

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Can i purchase an insulin allergy/resistance testing kit?

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Is it possible that zantac, being a histamine blocker, could cause higher histamine production when coming off of it, resulting in development of allergies? for example consuming diet soda can result in insulin spikes in some cases, possibly leading to di

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How do i overcome a drug allergy?

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If you're allergic to a drug have a drug allergy can you outgrow it as you get older for instance i'm allergic to phenobarbital?

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How can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

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Can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

A member asked:

My mom said i was allergic to sulfa drugs as a child, so could i have outgrown this allergy 20 years later?

A member asked:

Can someone be allergic to juvederm injections? my lips have gotten thin, and i want to have them plumped up with juvederm. i'm worried that i will have a bad reaction to this drug because i have a lot of allergies to different medications. should i be co

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What can i take for allergy ? i mean drug for sensitive skin

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Will a diabetic medication or insulin show up on a urine drug test?

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