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Originally Posted by ring
I thought the medication she was prescribed was a topical antibiotic.
Am I missing something?
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Yes, it's a topical antibiotic and it has some serious side effects.
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Originally Posted by Idyllic
Good luck, and don't give up, all you have is time, but the longer you wait to start trying to narrow down a diagnoses, the longer you wait to start marking off what it isn't, the further away from a specialist you become. I will be thinking of you and sending you best wishes, your not alone.  [COLOR="DarkSlateGray"] |
Aww, thanks, Idyllic. You rock! Best wishes to you too
Yeah, I've had hives before from antibiotics. The problem is that the skin problems I'm experiencing are also on my face and that's a pretty visible area that I would not like a reaction to occur in, especially since I've been there many times, and it really makes you miserable and the swelling lasts long even after the allergic reaction. I've recently had a very severe reaction that made me itch for 2 weeks straight, bloody itchy burning skin. I took antihistamines and still the itching and redness wasn't getting any better.
I'm so upset that when I first complained about the skin problem, the doctor told me that I should wash my face with soap and water, even though I told him I have dry skin! That's not professional advice.
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Originally Posted by Leto
That being said, don't be a pushover: ask questions. Expect intelligent answers and remember your doctor is servicing you, and is retained by you. Not the other way around.
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Thanks, Leto. Yes, I did ask questions, but he didn't bother to even answer or explain to me anything or what the reasons may be for my ailments and skin problems. He only kept on prescribing medicine in which most wasn't even covered by the insurance.