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What Causes Hives On The Arm In The Area Of IV Insertion?
I AM ALLERGIC TO SEVERAL MEDICATIONS. I HAD A PROCEDURE DONE YESTERDAY AND ON THE ARM THAT MY IV WAS IN I DEVELOPED HIVES. IF I GIVE YOU A LIST OF MY ALLERGIES AND WHAT MEDS WERE IN THE IV CAN YOU CROSS REFERENCE TO SEE IF I WOULD BE ALLERGIC TO ONE OF THEM
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Hi,
It seems better to get a single shot of inject-able steroid to avoid any anaphylactic reaction and once it settles, it's better to get allergic skin testing so check you are allergic to which medications.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
It seems better to get a single shot of inject-able steroid to avoid any anaphylactic reaction and once it settles, it's better to get allergic skin testing so check you are allergic to which medications.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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