allergic reaction to Trimethoprim.3 days ago .

[Nanny1086]

i was prescribed trimethoprim to to a chest infection 4 days ago ,the last 3 days my skin has burning up and red back & red blotches like hives on tummy thighs . hands bright red and now my feet are burning up and the itching is uncontrollable despite gels and no itch creams. my DRS surgery is closed . my daughter is abroad so i can’t to hospital. please give me some advice . ive not slept for 3 nights and the itching is continuous

[Caspiana]

Oh no Nanny. 😔 How awful for you. A cold compress and Calomine lotion will help. But try it sparingly first to . Make sure it doesn't make it worse. Antihistamine cream helps if you can get hold of some. Ring your doctor as soon as possible. xx ♥️

[Nanny1086 in reply to Caspiana]

thankyou Caspiana,

[Hidden]

I think that you need to stop taking it now. This seems to be a bad allergic reaction. If you can't get an answer from your GPs call 111. This us a really old fashioned antibiotic called a sulphanomide, usually given for urinary infections only occasionally for chest infections. You need an antibiotic that you won't react to.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Hidden]

thankyou , i’m siporry for late reply , i rang 111 and they sent an ambulance , i was admitted , and came home wednesday ,

[Hidden in reply to Nanny1086]

I hope that you feel better now

[sassy59]

You clearly need a different/better antibiotic so do contact 111 either by phone or online. Let us know how things go and hope you feel better soon. Xxx💕💕💕

[Nanny1086 in reply to sassy59]

, thanks Sassy , i did as you said and i was taken by ambulance, i came last wednesday, sorry for late reply,,

[sassy59 in reply to Nanny1086]

No worries about replying Nanny, I’m just pleased you’re back home now. Hope you were well looked after and are doing better now. Take care xxxxx

[knitter]

Ring 111 .

I had a similar reaction to penicillin years ago .

[Blackbird9]

Hi Nanny that's a bad allergic reaction to the antibiotics. Puzzled as to why trimethoprin they are used for urine infections ...

I would suggest stop taking the medication as clearly not agreeing with you call 111 and explain to them your situation..

Hope you get things sorted and feel better soon 🥰 💗

[Nanny1086 in reply to Blackbird9]

hi , sorry for late reply , rang 111 they sent ambulance, i was admitted and came home wednesday , thanks for advise

[Blackbird9 in reply to Nanny1086]

I'm so glad to hear your better and out of hospital 🥰

[Jaybird19]

try calomine lotion . I had that reaction once too . Have you been exposed to the sun shine. ? this can make it worse

[Nanny1086 in reply to Jaybird19]

no sunshine , thankyou i was admitted to hospital, came gp home wednesday ,

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I agree with what Cas has said,please phone your GP tomorrow morning. Have a good day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻

[Nanny1086 in reply to Damon1864]

thankyou and apologies for late response , i was admitted after ringing 111 who sent an ambulance, came home wednesday ,

[Troilus]

Hi Nanny. Stop the antibiotics and apply hydrocortisone 1%cream to ease the itching and calm the rash. Contact your GP as soon as you can to let him know as you will need an alternative antibiotic for your infection. If you are lucky he might prescribe you a nice big tube of hydrocortisone cream as well.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Troilus]

hi , thankyou and sorry for my late reply , as i have said to others i ended up in hospital and came home wednesday,

[carolgardner]

I have been given this medication for a chest infection but had no trouble with it but I know to keep out of the sun, I often have reactions to medication and can’t take a lot of them, I am surprised to hear that this drug isn’t for chest infections as it was my lung consultant who prescribed it for me. I hope that you get it sorted soon Nanny.

[Nanny1086 in reply to carolgardner]

hi , thankyou it was my consultant who prescribed it , i rang 111 who sent an ambulance, i was afpdmitted and came home wednesday,

[Otto11]

Poor you. I agree with other comments it looks like an allergic reaction so would stop taking them. If you have any anti histamines I would take them but will make you sleepy & apply some calming cream. If you can’t get hold of a GP call 111 & they can arrange a call from a duty GP. Trimethoprim is usually used for UTI’s so a bit random it’s being used for a chest infection. . X

[Nanny1086 in reply to Otto11]

hi apologies for late reply , i rang 111 who sent an ambulance, i was admitted and came home wednesday

[Ergendl]

Trimethoprim can cause all sorts of problems to those who are over sensitive to it. It's one of the ABs I can't risk having. Hope you manage to get a different AB prescribed today.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Ergendl]

thankyou , apologies for the delay, i was admitted to hospital and came home wednesday , like you i’m allergic to sooooooo many antibiotics

[Ergendl in reply to Nanny1086]

So sorry you were unwell enough to end up in hospital. Glad you're back home now, hopefully back to your usual self x

[Izb1]

I had a reaction like this from Naproxen and it lasted for weeks. I used all sorts that didnt work and found that aloe vera gel helped. Speak with your gp or 111 and as everyone has said stop taking the tablets x

[Nanny1086 in reply to Izb1]

thankyou , apologies for the delay in reply, i was admitted to hospital and came home wednesday,

[Izb1 in reply to Nanny1086]

Oh! no, I hope you are ok now x

[Aingeful]

I'm sensitive to it as well, I would ring 111 for advice.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Aingeful]

thanks yes that’s what i did , ended up in hospital,came home wednesday