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Allergic Reaction?

By wantobeskinny

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I think I have developed an allergic reaction to something, but I do not know what it is. My face is completely broken out with hive type things that itch, burn, and are really red. It is slightly swollen, but I don't know if I should consult a Doctor or not.

 

I've been racking my brain to think of what it could be. I started drinking Sobe waters ( the pepsi version of vitamin water)... I though maybe it is that, because this rash started friday... and I started drinking those thursday. It will really suck it if is those because they are really good. I've never had this reaction to the other Vitamin Water brand before.

 

I started taking Nexium on Saturday and some chewable vitamins on Saturday... so I don't think it would be those because this rash started Friday. I also started taking those Protein shots, but then again I think it was after it started. It wasn't really bad Friday... but has gotten much worse since the weekend.

 

I really don't know what has caused it. Could it be hormonal? Has anyone else had this type of reaction to something after surgery?

 

Typically my skin is pretty clear... especially compared to this. I guess that is why I'm worried. I've been taking benadryl.... and it really just knocks me out.. so I sleep a lot, which gives me some relief.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Rachel

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    wantobeskinny

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Update: So i decided to go to the ER because my face was itching and burning so bad with the sores. They said I have cellulitus, which is a bacterial infection... it just happens to have manifested on my face. I kinda wish it were somewhere else like my butt or my leg... haha... which no one sees. But of course, it is right there on my face for the world.

    They gave me some antibiotics, a topical ointment, and some benedryl. Hopefully it will be cleared up soon! :(

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    • Bariatric Master

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    wow - hope you are all cleared up very soon! I was starting to wonder because my husband broke out in his face after drinking a sobe life water that had mango in it - he's HORRIBLY allergic to poison ivy and the skin of a mango has an oil in it similar to the oil on poison ivy and it totally made him break out!

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    wantobeskinny

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Oh my! Well I'm hoping these antibiotics clear it up... if not I will not rule out these other allergy possibilities. Hope he is feeling better!

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    ginajeans

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    Here's to hoping it clears up quickly. LOL!

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