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Sun, 01/31/2010 - 13:14
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Hi,
I am taking prometrium, which has a peanut base. I have never had a reaction before and after taking it three weeks I started a rash and itching. My doctor told me to stop for a few days and see if it cleared then try once again and see what happens. Well, it did clear after three days. I took it twice more and my throat and tongue were itchy, along with my whole body. the rash is still there a bit. Last night I didn't take it and it was better. I was thinking of taking it one last time just to be sure.

Any thoughts or suggestions about what to do? I am 50 and so suprised by this and can't believe it's really true. Could it go away?

thanks for your help.

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Sun, 01/31/2010 - 16:40
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I'm not a doctor, but if your throat and tounge were itchy I would say you should be done with that medication and see an allergist...if that was happening externally, what was going on internally? I'd want to know what caused it, so I could be sure to avoid it! Good luck!

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Mon, 02/01/2010 - 08:47
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I agree with Michael's Mom. Do not take it again without discussing with your doctor.

Itchy tongue, mouth, lips, throat are allergic symptoms as are hives.

It's possible the more you take it, the worse your reactions will get.

Give your doctor a ring and you may want to consider allergy testing for peanut and whatever else is in the medication.

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Mon, 02/01/2010 - 15:36
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Thank you both. My doctor suggested staying off it and going got an allergist as well. I guess I better, just to be safe. thanks again.

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Thu, 02/04/2010 - 16:38
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Just had a reaction to pine nuts for the first time too. UGH!!!

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Fri, 02/05/2010 - 18:14
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It must be so frustrating to have never had to deal with this and then all of a sudden be bombarded! Did you need to go to the ER?

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Fri, 02/05/2010 - 21:02
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Yes it is frustrating. I am fine though. I took benadryl and it helped alot. I will keep it close by and see an allergist this week.

Thank you so much.

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Sun, 02/07/2010 - 11:23
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Best Wishes- Keep us posted on what you find out!

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Thu, 02/25/2010 - 08:34
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You can become allergic to foods at age 50. My ex-mother-in-law became allergic to eggs after a flu shot at age 65.

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Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:59
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I posted somewhere else to let you know I did get to the allergist and yes, peanuts are one of my many allergies. So, an epi pen is going to be part of what I need to carry around. That, and an inhaler, as I have asthma as well.

Thank you all for your concerns. It'll be fine, just tough to figure out what not to eat when going to restaurants. I can control the things I make here, but going out will be rough at first, but, again, not the end of the world.

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