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Allergic Reaction treated but still have itching.
by SeanJThorne, Feb 22, 2007 12:00AM
On 2/20/07 I had a CT Scan done. I had a very mild allergic reaction to the injection (3 hives). They immediately treated me with Benadryl and within 15 minutes the hives disappeared. To caution on the safe side they kept me in observation for an extra 30 minutes after. No other outbreaks have occured.
I still continue to itch a little more then usual though, and have been taking benadryl to see if it helps, but it continues to itch.
My question is whether after having even a mild allergic reaction is it normal to still have some itching the following day or two? Is the injection stuff still being eliminated in my body and is that why it still may be causing itching?
I still continue to itch a little more then usual though, and have been taking benadryl to see if it helps, but it continues to itch.
My question is whether after having even a mild allergic reaction is it normal to still have some itching the following day or two? Is the injection stuff still being eliminated in my body and is that why it still may be causing itching?
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All I did was drink more water and took double dose of vitamin C.
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