I'm allergic to 5 different antibiotics, what is the cause of this? i, terrified to leave the house due to catching something.

Antibiotic reactions: The reasons for developing antibiotic allergies is not known. Multiple drug allergies is uncommon. To avoid antibiotics, practice good hygiene, get vaccines, be sure infection is bacterial (not viral). Penicillin allergy can resolve after many years for most people and skin testing is available. Some reactions may have been intolerance and not allergy. Work with an allergist to assist you.

See allergist: I advise seeing an allergist. You may truly be allergic to 5 antibiotics but some of them may be in the same class. Also, what many people think are allergies (like stomach upset) are not allergies at all but sensitivities or expected side effects. Regardless, you should be tested by an allergist in case you need an antibiotic in the future for a specific infection but are "allergic" to it.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Vaccine wash documnt: These help decr. Antibio need: vaccinations, saline irrigations with resp infections, control of airway allergies (can mimic and predispose to sinusitis), washing hands, etc. Recurrent sinusitis infections: Bactroban Nasal spray prophylaxis may help. Make sure an antibiotic is really needed when used. Often an antibiotic is blamed for a reaction that is unrelated-allergist clarify what happened.

Drug reactions: An allergy consultation is definitely needed here. It is unusual for someone to be allergic to 5 different classes of antibiotics. You might actually be allergic to only 1 or 2 different classes of antibiotics. An allergist specializing in drug reactions can help to decipher this mystery.