Question 1

whats phosphate allergy?

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Doubtful: Some non-medical practitioners say that allergy can occur to virtually any substance in the environment.  Allergists define allergy as an over-reaction of the immune system to very small amounts of foreign substances that enter the body. While large amounts of phosphate taken as a supplement could cause GI upset & diarrhea, in my opinion there is no such thing as true phosphate allergy.

Question 2

how do you treat phosphate allergy?

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Unnecessary: Some non-medical practitioners say that allergy can occur to virtually any substance in the environment.  Allergists define allergy as an over-reaction of the immune system to very small amounts of foreign substances that enter the body. While large amounts of phosphate taken as a supplement could cause GI upset & diarrhea, in my opinion there is no such thing as true phosphate allergy.

Question 3

what can i do for possible drug allergies from an otc cold med, without going to a doctor?

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Allergy: Once you know you are allergic to any medication, food, or substance, the most important thing you can do is stay away from what you are allergic to.  If you have a reaction to an over the counter medication, get  an antihistamine to reduce the itching and the rash.

Question 4

i'm currently getting a blood test for allergies, will they also test for drugs, what should i do?

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Don't worry: It would be very illegal and unethical to test you for street drugs without your consent, unless you were seriously sick and we had reason to think that knowing what drugs were in you would save your life.

Question 5

does a person who has multiple drug allergies and is also just prone to hives also have to avoid high-risk foods even if not officially allergic?

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Not usually: The cause for multiple drug allergies to unrelated drugs remains to be established but there is no relationship to food allergies.

Question 6

i have a serious allergy to penicillin and midazolam and the doctors said i should be careful of drugs, does this mean im allergic to drugs like weed?

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Allergy 2 penicillin: The allergy extends to any member of the penicillin class.  Caution about using substances of unknown provenance is appropriate if your allergy is significant.  One needs to be assured there are no penicillin related contaminants in the substances used.  Weed is known to harbor many types of mold, a penicillium species might present in some plants.

Question 7

what's a drug allergy like?

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Much more than U ask: There are 4 different types of medication allergy and also there are side effect reactions. Type 1- allergic type. Hives, itching, sneezing,  wheezing and shock are different forms of this allergy.Type 2-complement related angioedema, swelling type 3 is immune complexes. That is clumps of antibodies with the drug which clog small capilaries in kidneys, joints, skin 
type 4 is cell-contact dernatiti.

Question 8

what are symptoms of a real drug allergy?

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Rash and anaphylaxis: The most common allergic reaction to a drug is a rash.  In severe cases this is accompanied by breathing trouble and could even be life-threatening anaphylaxis.  Stomach upset is a common side effect and is not likely to be a true allergy.  However, it is still important to let your doctor know this.

Question 9

how do i overcome a drug allergy?

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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 10

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

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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)

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I have a serious allergy to penicillin and midazolam and the doctors said i should be careful of drugs, does this mean im allergic to drugs like weed?

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