Pragmatist
Pragmatist

Late reaction?
Fri Apr 11 2008

I wonder if maybe I am allergic to the iodine. Last night I started itching on my chest. Upon inspection, I discovered a rash with some hives-like bumps interspersed. Further inspection revealed a mighty rash from my left waist around to my lower back and buttocks.  That started itching like crazy.  A generous application of Benadryl gel helped. My face was flushed with color I never have without cosmetics, but no break-out.

The iodine was infused starting about 12:15 pm on Wednesday. The itching, flushing and break-outs started around 10:00 pm on Thursday.  If that was a reaction to the iodine, then is surely was a delayed reaction! But I can't think what it could have been otherwise. I hadn't eaten anything out of the ordinary (definitely not peanuts), and I drank nothing but water all day. 

Well, it's a puzzle, and I'll be sure to discuss it with my doctor when I see him.


Bless

3 Comments
  • From:
    Mamallama (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 11 2008
    It could be a late reaction. Good to ask the doc.

    RYC - I shop blindly, too, but not anymore. Like I said though, it's not like I can do a thing about it.
    Hugs, Tiggs
  • From:
    Richardsworld (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 11 2008
    If it continues for any length of time or gets worse call the doc, don't wait, We Love You!!!!
    And thats a Paramedic's advice! Scratching HUGS, Richard
    P.S. You know it can't hurt to call the doc now, Don't want anything to happen to you :).
  • From:
    404Error (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 11 2008
    I'm so glad that your allergic reaction wasn't worse! I would call the doctor and let him know about this right away.