Allergy to IV cipro

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musclemania70

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I had one adverse reaction to IV Cipro about 5 years ago (hives and itching). Since then, the docs won't put me on oral or IV Cipro because they assume that I am allergic. Whenever they do cultures, they find I am highly sensitive to Cipro but they won't put me on it because of the one experience.

Can allergies to antibiotics change?
Can an allergy test determine if I am not allergic anymore?
Is it worth it to get an allergy test?

Thanks!
 
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musclemania70

New member
I had one adverse reaction to IV Cipro about 5 years ago (hives and itching). Since then, the docs won't put me on oral or IV Cipro because they assume that I am allergic. Whenever they do cultures, they find I am highly sensitive to Cipro but they won't put me on it because of the one experience.

Can allergies to antibiotics change?
Can an allergy test determine if I am not allergic anymore?
Is it worth it to get an allergy test?

Thanks!
 
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musclemania70

New member
I had one adverse reaction to IV Cipro about 5 years ago (hives and itching). Since then, the docs won't put me on oral or IV Cipro because they assume that I am allergic. Whenever they do cultures, they find I am highly sensitive to Cipro but they won't put me on it because of the one experience.

Can allergies to antibiotics change?
Can an allergy test determine if I am not allergic anymore?
Is it worth it to get an allergy test?

Thanks!
 
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musclemania70

New member
I had one adverse reaction to IV Cipro about 5 years ago (hives and itching). Since then, the docs won't put me on oral or IV Cipro because they assume that I am allergic. Whenever they do cultures, they find I am highly sensitive to Cipro but they won't put me on it because of the one experience.

Can allergies to antibiotics change?
Can an allergy test determine if I am not allergic anymore?
Is it worth it to get an allergy test?

Thanks!
 
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musclemania70

New member
I had one adverse reaction to IV Cipro about 5 years ago (hives and itching). Since then, the docs won't put me on oral or IV Cipro because they assume that I am allergic. Whenever they do cultures, they find I am highly sensitive to Cipro but they won't put me on it because of the one experience.
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<br />Can allergies to antibiotics change?
<br />Can an allergy test determine if I am not allergic anymore?
<br />Is it worth it to get an allergy test?
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<br />Thanks!
 
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Jana

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I don't really have any good answers to your questions, but noticed nobody responded, so here's the little bit I know.

Several years ago, I had a reaction to Bactrim (Bactrin? I never can remember which is right) after taking it quite a bit in the early fight against MRSA. I had itching, wheezing, and a swollen face, and my throat began to swell closed. My doctor told me the reason for the delayed reaction was that drugs sometimes continue to build up in your system, eventually causing a reaction that didn't happen immediately. She said it was possible that I would ultimately be able to take it again.

Let me qualify, though, that her comments seem to have been only theoretical as she has never actually had me try it again. That may be partially because there's a good possibility it wouldn't really do the trick anyway, but I suspect it's one of those "it might be possible but probably isn't worth the risk" things.

If there are tests they can do to check drug allergies, I know nothing about them.
 
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Jana

New member
I don't really have any good answers to your questions, but noticed nobody responded, so here's the little bit I know.

Several years ago, I had a reaction to Bactrim (Bactrin? I never can remember which is right) after taking it quite a bit in the early fight against MRSA. I had itching, wheezing, and a swollen face, and my throat began to swell closed. My doctor told me the reason for the delayed reaction was that drugs sometimes continue to build up in your system, eventually causing a reaction that didn't happen immediately. She said it was possible that I would ultimately be able to take it again.

Let me qualify, though, that her comments seem to have been only theoretical as she has never actually had me try it again. That may be partially because there's a good possibility it wouldn't really do the trick anyway, but I suspect it's one of those "it might be possible but probably isn't worth the risk" things.

If there are tests they can do to check drug allergies, I know nothing about them.
 
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Jana

New member
I don't really have any good answers to your questions, but noticed nobody responded, so here's the little bit I know.

Several years ago, I had a reaction to Bactrim (Bactrin? I never can remember which is right) after taking it quite a bit in the early fight against MRSA. I had itching, wheezing, and a swollen face, and my throat began to swell closed. My doctor told me the reason for the delayed reaction was that drugs sometimes continue to build up in your system, eventually causing a reaction that didn't happen immediately. She said it was possible that I would ultimately be able to take it again.

Let me qualify, though, that her comments seem to have been only theoretical as she has never actually had me try it again. That may be partially because there's a good possibility it wouldn't really do the trick anyway, but I suspect it's one of those "it might be possible but probably isn't worth the risk" things.

If there are tests they can do to check drug allergies, I know nothing about them.
 
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Jana

New member
I don't really have any good answers to your questions, but noticed nobody responded, so here's the little bit I know.

Several years ago, I had a reaction to Bactrim (Bactrin? I never can remember which is right) after taking it quite a bit in the early fight against MRSA. I had itching, wheezing, and a swollen face, and my throat began to swell closed. My doctor told me the reason for the delayed reaction was that drugs sometimes continue to build up in your system, eventually causing a reaction that didn't happen immediately. She said it was possible that I would ultimately be able to take it again.

Let me qualify, though, that her comments seem to have been only theoretical as she has never actually had me try it again. That may be partially because there's a good possibility it wouldn't really do the trick anyway, but I suspect it's one of those "it might be possible but probably isn't worth the risk" things.

If there are tests they can do to check drug allergies, I know nothing about them.
 
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Jana

New member
I don't really have any good answers to your questions, but noticed nobody responded, so here's the little bit I know.
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<br />Several years ago, I had a reaction to Bactrim (Bactrin? I never can remember which is right) after taking it quite a bit in the early fight against MRSA. I had itching, wheezing, and a swollen face, and my throat began to swell closed. My doctor told me the reason for the delayed reaction was that drugs sometimes continue to build up in your system, eventually causing a reaction that didn't happen immediately. She said it was possible that I would ultimately be able to take it again.
<br />
<br />Let me qualify, though, that her comments seem to have been only theoretical as she has never actually had me try it again. That may be partially because there's a good possibility it wouldn't really do the trick anyway, but I suspect it's one of those "it might be possible but probably isn't worth the risk" things.
<br />
<br />If there are tests they can do to check drug allergies, I know nothing about them.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I dont know the EXACT answer to your ???, but I have a few friends that are allergic to many of the meds they are sensitive to.

They have been able to go into the hospital & get "de sensitized" for it. Now granted that its the iv form so I am not aware of this being available in oral form since they start out with a small dose & increase it while watching your vitals etc.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I dont know the EXACT answer to your ???, but I have a few friends that are allergic to many of the meds they are sensitive to.

They have been able to go into the hospital & get "de sensitized" for it. Now granted that its the iv form so I am not aware of this being available in oral form since they start out with a small dose & increase it while watching your vitals etc.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I dont know the EXACT answer to your ???, but I have a few friends that are allergic to many of the meds they are sensitive to.

They have been able to go into the hospital & get "de sensitized" for it. Now granted that its the iv form so I am not aware of this being available in oral form since they start out with a small dose & increase it while watching your vitals etc.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I dont know the EXACT answer to your ???, but I have a few friends that are allergic to many of the meds they are sensitive to.

They have been able to go into the hospital & get "de sensitized" for it. Now granted that its the iv form so I am not aware of this being available in oral form since they start out with a small dose & increase it while watching your vitals etc.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I dont know the EXACT answer to your ???, but I have a few friends that are allergic to many of the meds they are sensitive to.
<br />
<br />They have been able to go into the hospital & get "de sensitized" for it. Now granted that its the iv form so I am not aware of this being available in oral form since they start out with a small dose & increase it while watching your vitals etc.
 
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liz26ny

New member
I am allergic to quite a few drugs, one of which is cipro. I have be desensitized many times to take oral Cipro, and in the fall was desensitized to IV Cipro for the first time. I was still desensitized to the drug orally with a liquid suspension, and then continued the course of treatment with IV.

Desensitization includes starting out with a minuscule dose of the drug, and increasing usually every 20-30 minutes, until by the end of the process you have received 1 full prescribed dose. During it, vitals are monitored very closely. It usually takes 8-9 hours...I normally do it outpatient at a allergists office, but most doctors prefer to have it done in ICU, especially if is the first time, because there are no guarantees that your body will not react to the drug. I fortunately have never had any problems, and this method has helped me many times.

I know this doesn't really answer your questions on drug allergy testing, but if you are looking for a way to take a drug you have had a reaction to it might be an option.

Good Luck!
 
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liz26ny

New member
I am allergic to quite a few drugs, one of which is cipro. I have be desensitized many times to take oral Cipro, and in the fall was desensitized to IV Cipro for the first time. I was still desensitized to the drug orally with a liquid suspension, and then continued the course of treatment with IV.

Desensitization includes starting out with a minuscule dose of the drug, and increasing usually every 20-30 minutes, until by the end of the process you have received 1 full prescribed dose. During it, vitals are monitored very closely. It usually takes 8-9 hours...I normally do it outpatient at a allergists office, but most doctors prefer to have it done in ICU, especially if is the first time, because there are no guarantees that your body will not react to the drug. I fortunately have never had any problems, and this method has helped me many times.

I know this doesn't really answer your questions on drug allergy testing, but if you are looking for a way to take a drug you have had a reaction to it might be an option.

Good Luck!
 
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liz26ny

New member
I am allergic to quite a few drugs, one of which is cipro. I have be desensitized many times to take oral Cipro, and in the fall was desensitized to IV Cipro for the first time. I was still desensitized to the drug orally with a liquid suspension, and then continued the course of treatment with IV.

Desensitization includes starting out with a minuscule dose of the drug, and increasing usually every 20-30 minutes, until by the end of the process you have received 1 full prescribed dose. During it, vitals are monitored very closely. It usually takes 8-9 hours...I normally do it outpatient at a allergists office, but most doctors prefer to have it done in ICU, especially if is the first time, because there are no guarantees that your body will not react to the drug. I fortunately have never had any problems, and this method has helped me many times.

I know this doesn't really answer your questions on drug allergy testing, but if you are looking for a way to take a drug you have had a reaction to it might be an option.

Good Luck!
 
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liz26ny

New member
I am allergic to quite a few drugs, one of which is cipro. I have be desensitized many times to take oral Cipro, and in the fall was desensitized to IV Cipro for the first time. I was still desensitized to the drug orally with a liquid suspension, and then continued the course of treatment with IV.

Desensitization includes starting out with a minuscule dose of the drug, and increasing usually every 20-30 minutes, until by the end of the process you have received 1 full prescribed dose. During it, vitals are monitored very closely. It usually takes 8-9 hours...I normally do it outpatient at a allergists office, but most doctors prefer to have it done in ICU, especially if is the first time, because there are no guarantees that your body will not react to the drug. I fortunately have never had any problems, and this method has helped me many times.

I know this doesn't really answer your questions on drug allergy testing, but if you are looking for a way to take a drug you have had a reaction to it might be an option.

Good Luck!
 
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liz26ny

New member
I am allergic to quite a few drugs, one of which is cipro. I have be desensitized many times to take oral Cipro, and in the fall was desensitized to IV Cipro for the first time. I was still desensitized to the drug orally with a liquid suspension, and then continued the course of treatment with IV.
<br />
<br />Desensitization includes starting out with a minuscule dose of the drug, and increasing usually every 20-30 minutes, until by the end of the process you have received 1 full prescribed dose. During it, vitals are monitored very closely. It usually takes 8-9 hours...I normally do it outpatient at a allergists office, but most doctors prefer to have it done in ICU, especially if is the first time, because there are no guarantees that your body will not react to the drug. I fortunately have never had any problems, and this method has helped me many times.
<br />
<br />I know this doesn't really answer your questions on drug allergy testing, but if you are looking for a way to take a drug you have had a reaction to it might be an option.
<br />
<br />Good Luck!
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