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What Causes Swelling And Severe Itching On The Shoulders And Upper Legs?

I was at the ER today with facial swelling,severely itchy & burning red hives on my torso, shoulder, a bit on my upper legs...on my face the swelling was on upper lip,eyes, cheeks. They gave me IV epinephrin, liquid benedryl. I have a prescription for Vistoril, Medrol Pack. Now that I am home...the swelling is down on my lips...but is more severe on my eyes and has now moved to my forehead. All the women in my family have Thyroid/Hoshimoto...I am allergic a level 1, to eggs, milk & wheat...I had in the past few days started to incorporate a few of these back into my diet to see if I m still allergic. Is it normal for swelling to get worse and move? Should I be concerned. I m 54 female with recent diverticulitis..am on 2 antibiotics...for diverticulitis and sinus.
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Hi,

Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. The fact that the swelling continue means that you are still exposed to the allergen. I suggest you to continue using Benadryl. If the symptoms continue you should go to the emergency room.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling And Severe Itching On The Shoulders And Upper Legs?

Hi, Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. The fact that the swelling continue means that you are still exposed to the allergen. I suggest you to continue using Benadryl. If the symptoms continue you should go to the emergency room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician