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Good morning @lorirenee1, First of all, I want to tell you that I notice your consistent and very positive support of other members.....not a long tirade....not some automatic reply.......just a genuine acknowledgment of their issues, in words that show compassion, a calm acceptance of self and a respectful focus on what is true for you.
I also note that you have had bad reactions to sulfa.....some time ago. I was given sulfa by a Rheumatologist 20 years ago. I ended up rolling on the floor because of the itching and pain. I ended up in ER where more of my body parts were complaining about the sulfa. I wonder how long one should wait before trying it again if ever.
May you be pain-free and at peace today.
Chris
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@artscaping Well Chris, thanks so much for your kind words to me. I do really listen to people here, and sometimes, it overwhelms me. But I do try to really listen. As far as sulfa drugs, I doubt you or I should ever take them again. When I took them, my entire face was like one huge hive. Even the doctor got alarmed. So no, don't take them! I won't! LoriRenee1
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Dear Chris,
I read about your reaction to sulfa and I'm very sorry you had to go through that.
I worked in healthcare for 20 years and also had a sulfa rash myself although nothing like you did.
I'm almost positive this was a legitimate allergic reaction and that you should not have this drug again. I think the doctors probably flagged your chart as having an allergy to this drug. They should have.
If I were you I would call the pharmacist at your doctor's office or clinic, and explain exactly what happened to you when you were given the drug in the emergency room. They will either flag your chart as having a sulfa allergy and/or talk to your doctor about it.
Once it is in your chart at your doctor's office, they should also make sure it appears in the hospital chart where this reaction happen to you. This step really isn't necessary because the medical institutions have access to patients charts now online but in my experience they are not always updated so in that case it would be a good idea just to be sure because this was such a huge reaction.
Take good care of yourself and I wish you all the very best!
Many blessings, Sunnyflower