Beth (response to Allergy)

[Guest guest]

I'm going to butt in again!! There are two (most common) types of allergic

reactions to meds, they can occur alone or together. There is the rash (I

call it the Chernobyl rash--kind of glow in the dark red) and there is

anaphylaxis. Often with the rash only, it takes a few days to grow.

is usually at the rash stage in three to four days. Anaphylaxis occurs

usually within five to twenty minutes after taking the med. That all being

said, once you have the rash, you are at risk for it developing into

anaphylaxis. Does that make any sense at all???

Sandi, 's Mom

[Guest guest]

I'm going to butt in again!! There are two (most common) types of allergic

reactions to meds, they can occur alone or together. There is the rash (I

call it the Chernobyl rash--kind of glow in the dark red) and there is

anaphylaxis. Often with the rash only, it takes a few days to grow.

is usually at the rash stage in three to four days. Anaphylaxis occurs

usually within five to twenty minutes after taking the med. That all being

said, once you have the rash, you are at risk for it developing into

anaphylaxis. Does that make any sense at all???

Sandi, 's Mom

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth,

I appreciate your response! Until thisevening the rash was the only sign

happening, but just before putting to bed his ears, cheeks and chin

became bright red with white around eyes and mouth like he was wearing a mask!

No heat at all. He did start with a low temp earlier but it is under control

with paracetamol.

Interestingly, the dr told me it was more usual to develop a reaction to the med

on around day 7. This is s' day 4. The pharmacist reiterated that

often a reaction will be delayed, I guess that is of course if the reaction

isnt immediate.

Augmentin Clavulox (Augmentin Duo) usually works very effectively in treating

s' chest infections, so we are really hoping we are not going to find its

the med causing all the symptoms.

was started on Rulide last Wedneday for this particular chest infection

but by Monday was much worse so began the Augmentin Duo and responded

dramatically. I'm not sure why the dr tried the Rulide first this time round,

but he did say on Monday that he'd stick to the Augmentin next time! , on

the other hand, often does much better on Rulide than on Augmentin. I guess it

shows what type of bugs each child is more susceptible to.....

Anyhow, I will be on the look out for any signs of breathing difficulties. I

also know to watch for hives. If it IS an allergic reaction to the antibiotic,

can I hope the reaction will remain static, or will it enevitabley become worse?

Take care,