Do allergy shots cause skin problem? - Allergies Message Board

Med4Kicks · 11-11-2005, 10:11 PM

Hi there,
well, i'm getting allergy shots 2 times a week and 5 shots per session. And lately, i've noticed bumps on my arm around the region that i'm getting allergy shot, also, i guess due to the [dosage] increase, usually the area are swollen for quite a while, like a day or 2. So, i was just wondering if the bumps and skin problem around the area would possibly be affected by the allergy shot. Anyone else experience these type of skin problem.

Titchou · 11-11-2005, 11:00 PM

Sure...are you taking an antihistamine before you get your shots? If not, you should. It will help. And maybe use some cortisone cream on the bumps if they itch or bother you.

sneezydiva · 11-15-2005, 12:22 PM

Yes this is normal. My nurse uses benedryl cream on the bumps. But if the bumps last longer than a day or 2, tell the nurse, you shots might be too strong for you.

storm12 · 11-16-2005, 03:12 PM

Yes, you may be having a reaction to the shots, and you should tell the nurse. At my allergists' office, I have to wait 20 minutes, and if the bumps/hive appear to be getting larger, they don't let me leave and give me at least benedryl to stop the reaction.

Med4Kicks · 11-20-2005, 09:51 PM

thanks for all ur replies. the clinic i go to also require us to stay for 20 minute to observe any reactions and we are required to take an antihistamine an hour or two before our visit for the shot. But the rash i got around my elbow is not the sort of reaction that are caused by the shot but due to some other sensitive allergic reaction i guess. I have very sensitive skin.
A lot of time i do wonder if the nurses that give me shot changes their latex gloves all the time before each patient, i mean some time they just seem so busy and before u go up to them, they already have the glove on, i'm just curious, not accusing. But if they dont and they always hold my arm down with one of their gloved hand by my elbow, could it....?
Gloves are used as protection for both side, the nurse and patient, right? i just wonder sometime. Anyone else ever wonder? Or am i just a freak like that.