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How long should an allergic reaction symptom to an antibiotic last?

I was put on Ciprofolxacin for an infection and had an allergic reaction. I started taking it on dec 19th and stopped 3 days later when I realized that the spots on my arms weren't a flare-up of psoriasis, but an allergic reaction. The rash has gotten steadily worse since then instead of better. It's been about 11 days since I stopped taking it, Shouldn't the symptoms be lessening by now?

Answer 1:

I'd like to ask some additional questions, but you don't allow email.

I'm going to assume that this is a self-medication and that you are aware of what cipro is good at treating and what it is not. After all, the spots on your skin could actually be a low-level infection caused by an opportunistic fungus, a frequent cause of psoriasis. The sudden death of millions of staph epidermidis, etc on your skin is great food for fungus. It could also be a product of your original infection. So, I'm questioning your understanding of what you think the problem is.

Cipro also increases sensitivity to sunlight, so your "rash" could be a type of sunburn.... I could go through many issues without detail, but I won't.

If you are under the care of a physician, have a real evaluation. If you are in a third world country self-medicating with cipro, you're part of the problem of drug resistance and the reason why cipro can no longer be held as a drug of last resort. Shame.

You need to see a physician and have them evaluate the visual and textural quality of the rash. Otherwise, what you would do to help an allergy will make anything else much worse. Since cipro half-life is 4 hours, 8 days is plenty of time for it to be gone from your system and the rash to start getting better.

Answer 2:

You really need to get it treated with benadryl and steriods. It's the onlt thing that will kick the rest of it away.

Answer 3:

follow up with your doctor. continue taking probiotics & benedryl.

Allergic to peanuts, coconut, curry sause and all forms of beans?

I am inviting a friend for dinner and she is allergic to peanuts, coconuts, curry sause and all beans. What do I cook for her?

Answer 1:

considering I don't normally use ANY of those ingredients .... why not grill some salmon? with a green salad, fruit salad, and rice pilaf......

Answer 2:

Nothing get her a shrink sounds like a Hypochondriac.Good luck with hey!!!

Answer 3:

That is statistically very slim,perhaps, she means she doesnt like them.

Spanish omelette, chicken pie, Pizza.

Why am I allergic to some dogs and not others?

I know that I'm allergic to cat dander but when I'm around certain dogs like pugs I itch and sneeze like crazy. I've grown up with dogs all my life and haven't reacted around most of them. Do they have a different type of fur that I could be allergic to?

Answer 1:

Cat dander is very lightweight-it floats around in the air more. Dog dander tends to settle to the floor. If you are allergic to dogs, you are allergic to all of them. You'll be allergic to proteins in their saliva and urine, as well as their dander...all dogs produce all 3 of these. Some reasons that some dogs cause a reaction and some don't:
1. Cleanliness of the home...vacuuming daily, having minimal to zero upholstery in the house, regular washing of bedding/curtains/carpets, having a great furnace/air conditioner filter that is changed at least monthly, having an air purifier, etc. can make a huge difference as to whether you have a reaction.
2. Cleanliness of the pet...a dog that is full of dander will be more likely to cause a reaction. A healthy diet, regular grooming, shampooing with a moisturizing shampoo and using a humectant can reduce dander. Dogs can also carry outside allergens in their fur, such as pollen from outdoors.

I am guessing that since you haven't reacted to most dogs, it may be that you're not allergic to them, but to something in their environment...the only way to know is to visit an allergist. Hope this helped give you some ideas as to what could be bothering you.

Answer 2:

Certain breeds of dogs have different dander levels.

Retrievers, pugs, and a lot of working dogs have "high dander"

Poodles, maltese, border collies schnauzers are a few breeds with "low dander".

Answer 3:

Some dogs have hair, and some have fur, the shedding ones are the ones your probably allergic to.

Answer 4:

some dogs shed dander while others such as poodles and some terriers don't shed dander. Dogs that shed hair shed lots of dander. "skin flakes mixed with saliva"

Answer 5:

It's not the dogs, it's what they're carrying IN their fur that causes your allergies.

An appointment with an allergist can determine what pollens,etc., you are sensitive too.

Can someone be allergic to dogs but not cats if they are on allergy meds?

My boyfriend is allergic to cats. He's been on allergy meds for over a year & he's fine with the cats. We broght home a dog yesterday & his eyes have been watering since. Given the fact he forgot to take his meds 2 days in a row the day before & the other day before, does this mean he's allergic to the dog or is it just his lack of responsibility? I wonder if it's b/c he forgot the meds the other day & now all this excitement from all the animals is stirring up more dander? Any suggestions?

Answer 1:

Absolutely! My boyfriend and I had a similar experience, but now we live successfully with both a cat and dog!

First, yes, they DO have to be diligent about taking care of themselves, but missing 2 days is probably not what did it. Secondly, if you can, try to find out what it is exactly that causes the allergy-for some, its the dander, for some its the hair itself, and for some, its the saliva; for some unknown reason, after 25 years of allergy to all pets, my boyfriend is no longer bothered by dander (granted, hes medicated as well), or hair, but he does better with the cat than the dog because he breaks out when the dog licks him.

That said, he can try a new medicine. Likewise, keeping things VERY clean helps. There are also all sorts of products out there now, such as powder you put down and vaccuum up specifically designed for pet allergies as well as wipes you can get at your local pet stores that help decrease your pets' allergens.

Hope this helped and good luck!

Answer 2:

It is definitely the meds. Have him take his meds again and if he is still getting a reaction, then see a doctor for more meds.

Answer 3:

The meds should help him with both allergies. What causes people to be allergic to animals is their dander. Cats and dogs have different dander, and even among dogs dander varies between breeds and the same for cats. Most people allergic to cats are allergic to long haired cats. As long as he stays on the allergy medicine he should be fine.

Answer 4:

He's become desensitised to your cats, that's what happens, great news, he should have the same result with the dog after a while too. The flare up is probably a combination of not taking the meds and the new allergen in the house (the dog)

Answer 5:

yes

Answer 6:

Allergies are a lovely, strange, pain in the *** kinda thing aren't they? Actually, I myself am allergic to some cats and not others, some dogs, some everything. As for your boyfriend..maybe the slip on meds didn't help much. Or maybe he's going to be extremely allergic to the new addition no matter what. I guess since he seems a little forgetful on the medicine tip, you should make SURE he takes it. Ride his butt everyday. Hopefully he'll be O.K. after a few days. Just make sure you keep everything vacuumed up and dusted,etc...I have 2 dogs, 1 cat, a bird, and a gerbil. So..some good cleaning supplies for this sort of thing (I use these) would be Arm and Hammer allergen reducer for carpet and Febreeze allergen. They work well and smell great! Good luck dearie!!

Answer 7:

It's definitely possible. Cats have fur and dogs have hair and the allergens can be different. He could go bakc to his allergist and se eif they can give him a different med that might work for both. Also, we've found that the longer the allergic person is exposed to the animals (in months, years, etc) the less the allgery will be affected. That however is personal to the allergic person and may not work for everyone.

Good luck!

My sister is allergic to most household pets and I really want one! Any ideas?

I love pets and would love one but my sisters allergic. I would have a hypoallergenic cat but that's way too expensive and reptiles are out of the question because I want something that you can cuddle. I live with my sister and even if I can get a hamster/rabbit/mouse and kept it in my room. My sister would still end up in hospital. (my sister isn't allergic to birds though)
Do you have any pets I could have or anyway I could deal with this?

Answer 1:

actually you can cuddle with a lot of reptiles more than you can with a hamster or something
leopard geckos, crested geckos and bearded dragons are some of the most docile ones - they make fantastic pets
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cresties: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33469876@N0…
beardies: http://www.dachiu.com/gallery/pix.html

budgies, cockatiels, parrotlets and other smaller parrots like conures could be options too. They are more high maintenance than a lot of other pets, and they require a lot of time and attention but they will literally become your best friend - they are so clever and form such strong bonds :)
budgies: http://www.mypetbudgie.com/
cockatiels: http://www.higgichickscockatiels.com.au/…
parrotlets: http://www.petriesparrotlets.com/gallery…
conures: http://www.avianweb.com/conurephotogalle…

Answer 2:

You can get hypoallergenic dogs! If your sister is allergic in dog fur, you can get Poodles - they don't shed, because their coat keeps growing. And a Yorkshire Terrier, too. The breed is hypoallergenic. Poodles and Yorkies are smart critters. I even bet your sis will fall in love with these dogs!

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Answer 3:

get one anyway and keep it secretly in your room, then when your sister eventually drops dead it will no longer be a problem.

Answer 4:

You should get a bird for a start. Then, later on you could buy another pet. But don't they sell that allergy medicine ? You should get that for you sister....

Answer 5:

Go about it scientifically.
Collect small amounts of different animal hair from your friends. Place samples in your sisters room where she will come in contact but wont notice it.
This will tell you how she reacts to various animals, also if it isn't just in her head.
Make selection based on test results.

P.s keep that animal clean and dandruft clear because it is sometime the dead skin that causes a reaction.

Answer 6:

You could have a rabbit or guinea pig and keep it outside with plenty of bedding (paper is hypoallergenic) to keep warm. You could handle it outside, change your clothing and hopefully that would be fine.

Also I believe that labradoodles are hypoallergenic, as are poodles.

It is hard I know, but then so would losing your sister if, God forbid, the worst happened. Perhaps you could wait until you move apart.

Answer 7:

well they make this spray that you put over cat or dogs fur and it makes people with allegries go away. i am not sure what it is called but there is a spray that u can get so your sister dosnet end up in the hosipital

Answer 8:

thre are some dogs that are hypoallergenic, shitzu, bichon frise, etc. research that and you may come up with something

Answer 9:

As with what Danger Erin said, don't count reptiles out, they make great pets and some you can even cuddle with. My Green Iguana used to lay right next to me for hours where I'd just causally pet him till he grew bored and went about with his life. But outta all the reptiles I'd have to say go for a Tegu, they have been compared to dogs and cats for their intelligence and the way the like to be around their owners.

Answer 10:

hey allergies havent stopped me from owning pets and working with animals! there are plenty of effective medicines to take for allergies these days, may i suggest benedryl acrivastine, you can take it up to 3 times a day unlike other allegy relief medicines, and it works with in 15minutes!

as for you, there are many reptiles you can cuddle! bearded dragons are the most docile, mine used to sit on my chest and watch telly with me, they are very loving creatures =]
i now have 2 corn snakes and the bigger one curls up on my knee and rests his head on my hand.

you could gt a bird, you cant cuddle them, but you can handle them. my brother had a cockatiel which used to just sit on his shoulder like a pirate!

Answer 11:

Chinchillas are hypoallergenic, and they're really friendly. Only, they eat hay, which could slightly trigger her allergies. But, you could take her to a pet store and pet a chinchilla and see what happens. They're not cuddly, but they love attention and love to be pet.

Answer 12:

A labradoodle or a dog like that are very good as they were bred for guide dogs for blind people who were allergic to pets. You could ask for one of those.

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