What next?? I spent Friday in the ER in anaphylactic shock due to Diclofenac....I had a mild reaction a couple of times in the last year(I didn't know it was the Diclofenac).Pretty scary....and now no NSAID medication for me.Which limits my pain control choices considerably.I tell ya...Anybody had this experience?(hope not) Have a good day all Sagehen
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APROUD CANADIANveteranButNOTa doctor, my thoughts are my own
My Dr told me to stop eating at McDonalds- I was so angry that I wrote him a letter detailing my diet for the last 2 `weeks - with my copied pain scale. Stopped this med on Friday night and spent the weekend wizzing the entire time.
On Monday - I was back in - and had the nurse write my wieght on the front of my letter - initial it - and I left.
Our next monthly meeting - Doc was a bit sheepish.
Our bodies are all unique - so all of us have differing reactions to them. This for me is why I try to add only one at a time and watch for side effects.
I hope your feeling better - having concluded what was upsetting your system! - David
I am so glad that you are alright!!! Thank God as anaphylactic reactions are so serious and can often be life threatening. I have witnessed them with my son( to foods), and I know how truly scary they can be. I am sorry that you had to experience one, but I am so happy to hear that you are better. You should see an allergist to see if you must rule out all the meds in the NSAID family. I am on diclofenac as needed, and I was only told that it was an anti- inflammatory med. Please take all the necessary precautions like report this to your pharmacy, all your drs, & consider a medic alert bracelet. I wish you all the BEST !!!! You can PM me anytime if you have any questions about Benadryl or Epi-pens if they told you to carry them.
glo
I won't be able to take any NSAIDS,not even OTC.And I won't be taking aspirin either.I'll be getting an epipen and medalert bracelet.Limits my pain control options. But now I'm scared to take anything,so I've had a miserable drug free weekend.
I did not know that you can take a medication and be just fine,then have a mild reaction(like I did)mild itching,several months ago and then the later when you take it the reaction escalates to full blown shock. In other words,there's no way of knowing! I don't know what has me more upset,the situation itself,or the total lack of feeling or concern from my husband. I suppose it's both.I've been bawling for 2 days. Need some sleep. So goodnite all. Sagehen