Rash is back

[JenD&K]

As I wrote previously I had anaphylaxis to Ceftin last week and went to the ER. I was given prednisone for 4 days following and my rash/hives went away. Over the last few days the rash has come back and is spreading. I am going to see the allergist tomorrow, but I'm just wondering if any one else here has had continuing reactions to a drug that you finished taking over a week ago? I am worrying and I don't want to have to take the prednisone for too long. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jen

[JenD&K]

Well I went to the allergist this morning. He said I am still reacting to the ceftin. They gave me some shots in the office and now I am back on the prednisone. The rash has climbed up onto my face, so I really hope the prednisone takes care of it. I feel rotten and I'm hoping this will go away. Any others with similar experiences? I feel like a real phenomenon right now.

Thanks,
Jen

[Sannah]

Jen, have you ever heard of Stevens-Johnson syndrome? This is a rash in response to meds I believe?

[JenD&K]

Hi Sannah,

Thanks for your post. I have heard of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. My rash looks a little different (not as severe as SJS). My rash looks similar to hives only the eruptions are smaller than usual. It spread from my chest down to my belly and up onto my chin and it itches quite a bit.

The allergist put me back on the prednisone today (they injected some) and I will be taking pills for another week. It is helping quite a bit and the rash is already going away. SJS looks like a pretty bad deal. I am glad that this hasn't turned into something like that, although the anaphylaxis probably isn't so great either.

Take care,
Jen

[123dietdrpepper]

I hope this round of prednisone helps you out. It can take along time for a reaction to get out of your system. Sometimes the 2nd reaction can be worse than the initial reaction.