Question 1

if a person is sick with a penicillin resistant bacteria & that person is allergic to sulpha drugs, what are the choices for antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

See details: The organism will be tested to see which antibiotics it is sensitive to and that will determine the choice. Ask that question to your doctor.

Question 2

lisinpril swelled throat. losarton made heart pound, ears ring w/swoosh sounds during sleep. othet med sggestions?sulpha drug allergies. bp 188/80

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: We have lots of medications for hypertension. Work with your doctor finding medication that is effective and tolerated by your body.

Question 3

i was on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (sulpha drug/antibiotic) for mrsa on my left hand. i had allergic reaction, stopped drug but now right fingertips are numb!?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: You did not describe what type of allergic reaction you developed, at any rate, you need to see your doctor.

Question 4

1.5 yr old has chronic bacterial bronch. cultures nontypeable h-flu resistant to penicillin. allergic to sulpha. omnicef (cefdinir) isn't working. other options?

Accepted Answer

A little time: Atbcs take a few days to provide noticeable clearing of symptoms.  When the lab tests the mucus, the labs tests what atbc the bacteria is susceptible to.  Likely your physician saw the susceptibility report and rx Omnicef (cefdinir) based on that report.  Perhaps give the treatment a few more days.

Question 5

i am 41kg and suffering from severe food allergy anxiety, although no clear allergies beyond kiwi, watermelon and sulpha-meds. my mind is my enemy. what are the odds to really have an anaphylaxis at 40+ out of the blue to justify this fear of eating?

Accepted Answer

: You are perfectly right that your mind is struggling with food related anxiety. The odds are very low of getting an anaphylaxis type of reaction, you definitely need help and a psychologist specializing in eating disorders should be part of your team. Physical exercise has the potential of helping by creating healthy hunger and alleviating anxiety.

Question 6

how to prevent bulbous nose?i think  nose is possibly becoming bulbous from my rosacea. i am a female. and use metrogel and sulpha face wash occasion

Accepted Answer

Rosacea: Beyond metrogel and sulfa there are other methods to help with rosacea including chemical peels and laser/ipl. Speak to your dermatologist about dealing with advancing rosacea.

Question 7

when injected w morphine, instant hives, flushing. when i take vicodin, little rashes, itching. am i allergic, or do these types drugs just do this?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance: of those drugs or other drugs containing codeine, which a derivative of morphine, often times it is a side effect, not a true allergic reaction, but you cannot tell which of which, if you really need those drugs and have no other alternative consult an allergist/immunologist either yourself or through your treating physician, vheck aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, goodluck

Question 8

am having drug rash. what am i going to do?

Accepted Answer

Drug reaction: First thing to do with a drug reaction is to stop the medication immediately.  If the reaction is hives, antihistamines help.  If there is lip/tongue swelling or difficulty breathing, you must go to the emergency room immediately.  For simple drug rash, cortisone creams may help.  If there is fever, facial or lymph node swelling, abdominal pain or any skin peeling, you must see your doctor at once.

Question 9

how long can a skin drug related rash last?

Accepted Answer

Drug rash: It depends on what drug we are talking about. Some drug rash clear up overnight other may last much longer.

Question 10

hi, ive seem to be getting lesions on my skin for 5 weeks now. my doctors say it is a fixed drug eruption, however my condition is getting worse.

Accepted Answer

Getting Worse: When one is getting worse then one communicates with their physician for 'Plan B"  or goes and gets a second opinion. It sounds like you may want to see a Dermatologist.

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Rash from sulpha drugs

A member asked:

If a person is sick with a penicillin resistant bacteria & that person is allergic to sulpha drugs, what are the choices for antibiotics?

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Lisinpril swelled throat. losarton made heart pound, ears ring w/swoosh sounds during sleep. othet med sggestions?sulpha drug allergies. bp 188/80

A member asked:

I was on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (sulpha drug/antibiotic) for mrsa on my left hand. i had allergic reaction, stopped drug but now right fingertips are numb!?

A member asked:

1.5 yr old has chronic bacterial bronch. cultures nontypeable h-flu resistant to penicillin. allergic to sulpha. omnicef (cefdinir) isn't working. other options?

A member asked:

I am 41kg and suffering from severe food allergy anxiety, although no clear allergies beyond kiwi, watermelon and sulpha-meds. my mind is my enemy. what are the odds to really have an anaphylaxis at 40+ out of the blue to justify this fear of eating?

A member asked:

How to prevent bulbous nose?i think nose is possibly becoming bulbous from my rosacea. i am a female. and use metrogel and sulpha face wash occasion

A member asked:

When injected w morphine, instant hives, flushing. when i take vicodin, little rashes, itching. am i allergic, or do these types drugs just do this?

A member asked:

Am having drug rash. what am i going to do?

A member asked:

How long can a skin drug related rash last?

A member asked:

Hi, ive seem to be getting lesions on my skin for 5 weeks now. my doctors say it is a fixed drug eruption, however my condition is getting worse.

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