Bl**dy Antibiotics ... got side effects... argh

[MrsBigD]

Was given antibiotics by dentis because we need to get infection down before rot canal. Had reaction to ab's he prescribed a couple of years ago, with unpronouncable name, but he made note on file so gave me bog standard erythromecine this time.

Started shame symptoms as with the 'other' stuff so went online to find a list of the side effects...
And how could it otherwise be... I've got some that fall under 'call your doc immediately' argh!
so the dose I took a couple of hours ago is my last!!!

QUOTE:
Erythromycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

upset stomach

stomach pain

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

severe skin rash

itching

hives
difficulty breathing or swallowing
wheezing
yellowing of the skin or eyes
dark urine
pale stools
unusual tiredness

SOunds a nightmare. Sympathy. I'm not kjeen on antibs for the boys. last bhout I had was IV ones for 3 days following ds3's birth, I have never felt so utterly exhausted in my life. And although they were iv's I got the awful metallic taste side effect. They wiped me out.

Can you rest tomorrow? Try to insist that you get some.

'try and insist that you get some' just glad my dh didn't see that statement he's a one track mind tonight! Though he's a darling and leaving me alone.

Had planned 'me time' down the gym tomorrow well that ain't gonna happen! My pillow's looking good though and dh had a lie in today so tomorrow it's MY TURN

well that's why i used the word "insist" I know what happens in this house

moan moan moan, buck up woman - you could have wheezing and vaginal infection too according to the list - you got off lightly

perhaps you are allergic to it??!! have you tried taking an antihistamine just to see if itching and skin rash go, piriton should do it! dh would def have to let you have a lie in then cos piriton can make you really drowsy! i def wouldn' take anymore just in case!

SJ hey I want to moan moan moan...I've had one of those weeks and itching all over is miserable . Could deal with vaginal infection and wheezing but the itching is driving me INSANE

BMIM going hunting for antihistamines now. Should have some claryting floating around somehwere

that will do nicely, hope it goes! enjoy your lie in tomorrow!!

my Dad is allergic to any ab which ends in 'mycin'. It is a recognised allergy, I only get prescribed ones that are differnt just in case.
Dad ended up unconscious for days after erythromycin as a young man, and recently hd a bad reacion to vanomycin.
You can ask for penecillin - for UTI's (to which I am prone) I alternate between Augmetin and Ciprofloxacin.

there's a reconised allergy against ab's ending in 'mycin'? blimey. Can't remember what the first one I reacted to was called and whether it was a 'mycin'. Have to chck that with my dentist tomorrow.

Californiafrau... I know exactly what you mean. Annoying isn't it

Thanks all for your input.

how are you feeling today Mrs? I'm feeling more sympathetic today so if you like I could make some clucky kinda noises?

Sympathy MrsBig, sounds horrid.

Californiafrau, there are antibiotics that don't cause thrush - worth asking your doc about next time you need any.

Also, this may be more effort that you want to make, but homeopathy cured my antibiotic-related thrush. Had homeopathy for something different but as a side-effect, it cured the thrush and I have never had it again.

Hi mrsbigd, did the antihistamine work?

SJ don't worry about making clucky sounds... the antihistamines seem to help a bit with the itching. Still totally drained but got a lie in till 0900!

I got to lie in until 10am tee hee. I'm making the most of it whilst I can!