Guest guest Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 In this case, I had had an allergic reaction to Zithromax when given several years ago - intense hives. In order for me to take this med, I had to be de-sensitized to the drug - sort of the way allergy shots work, only this was done all in one day (and it took an entire day!). They gave it to me in liquid form, once an hour, increasing the dose each hour. I had to do this at a clinic that had RN's and equipment to deal with anaphylactic shock, if it had occurred. Fortunately, it went very smoothly, and I have had no further allergic reactions to taking this drug 3 times weekly. You are correct that the bacteria eventually builds up a resistance to the antibiotic. I just hope this doesn't happen for a long time, as it is really working well for me right now. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I wonder if this could be done with Cipro. My reaction to it involved hives and welts only. My brother died from anaphylactic shock from a penicillin shot when he was 23. Perhaps this is something I should discuss with my doctor. Norma To: bronchiectasis Sent: Sun, May 8, 2011 6:36:08 AMSubject: Re: resistance to abx In this case, I had had an allergic reaction to Zithromax when given several years ago - intense hives. In order for me to take this med, I had to be de-sensitized to the drug - sort of the way allergy shots work, only this was done all in one day (and it took an entire day!). They gave it to me in liquid form, once an hour, increasing the dose each hour. I had to do this at a clinic that had RN's and equipment to deal with anaphylactic shock, if it had occurred. Fortunately, it went very smoothly, and I have had no further allergic reactions to taking this drug 3 times weekly.You are correct that the bacteria eventually builds up a resistance to the antibiotic. I just hope this doesn't happen for a long time, as it is really working well for me right now.Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Norma, I've heard it said that one can be de-sensitized to virtually anything. I think I remember reading about desensitization for Cipro. I did a quick Google and there were 2-3 peer-reviewed articles about the protocol. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I'm so sorry about your brother Norma. Two of my children are alergic to the penicillin family of drugs. So far I've had no reactions to drugs beyond topical triple sporins, but I do carry an Epi-Pen since I often have children with me. Kay Re: resistance to abx In this case, I had had an allergic reaction to Zithromax when given several years ago - intense hives. In order for me to take this med, I had to be de-sensitized to the drug - sort of the way allergy shots work, only this was done all in one day (and it took an entire day!). They gave it to me in liquid form, once an hour, increasing the dose each hour. I had to do this at a clinic that had RN's and equipment to deal with anaphylactic shock, if it had occurred. Fortunately, it went very smoothly, and I have had no further allergic reactions to taking this drug 3 times weekly.You are correct that the bacteria eventually builds up a resistance to the antibiotic. I just hope this doesn't happen for a long time, as it is really working well for me right now.Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Oh, thank you so much, Suzanne. I will check that out. I might also call my allergist. I have not been there for about six years when I finished my allergy shots. Norma To: bronchiectasis Sent: Sun, May 8, 2011 7:15:21 PMSubject: Re: resistance to abx Norma, I've heard it said that one can be de-sensitized to virtually anything. I think I remember reading about desensitization for Cipro. I did a quick Google and there were 2-3 peer-reviewed articles about the protocol.Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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