Having a reaction

[Rfletcher]

I started using the pessaries on Sunday and since then I have had one or two spots at the top of my leg (FET was Tuesday). But today I have come out in a lot more on both legs, around my arm pits, a few on my arm and tummy. Does this look like hives? Do you think it could be a reaction to the meds? Iv been through all of this twice before and Iv never had anything like this. I’m worried to take anything in case I do something wrong but it is so bloody itchy. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you. Xxx

[TheFoxes]

We spoke on the other thread. My doc said it’s ok to take piraton but I would check with your doc. I am really itchy and when I scratch it comes up in white bumps but then settles down after a few hours. It’s not quite the same reaction as yours but similar. Xxx

[Rfletcher in reply to TheFoxes]

I just seem to be getting more and more as the day has gone on. It is driving me mad now. Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Rfletcher. Oh dear, that's not nice! It could be a reaction to your medication, unless you have a candidas infection. You must speask with your GP and get some treatment. Good luck! Diane

[Rfletcher in reply to DianeArnold]

I phoned my GP and they told me I couldn’t see/speak to anyone as I had been given the meds by a different clinic and it wasn’t on my notes. The clinic have told me to see my GP. I’m hopefully having a call back this afternoon. The itching is driving me mad. Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Rfletcher]

Hi. Oh dear! Your GP will sort something out for you I'm sure. Diane xx

[Rfletcher in reply to DianeArnold]

The call back is from the IVF clinic not the GP, they don’t want anything to do with it. I don’t understand why someone who has a medical problem can’t speak to a doctor or nurse. My IVF clinic is 45 mins away though.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Rfletcher]

Hi. That's not very professional, but fingers crossed your GP will back soon after lunch. Diane

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to DianeArnold]

Sorry got a bit muddled up. Hopefully the clinic will sort you out, but I still think your GP could help you . An over the counter antihistamine could help, but Piriton can cause drowsiness. Thjere are plenty of non drowsy ones. The pharmacist at the chemist could recommend a cream too

[Rfletcher in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you. Xx

[Rfletcher in reply to DianeArnold]

My clinic have phoned and they are changing my pessaries. Fingers crossed it is them and it works as it’s quite a costly change. So grateful to have something to try though. Xxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Rfletcher]

Perhaps speak with the pharmacist at your chemist too and see if he/she can suggest something to help until it settles down again. Diane