I'm 94 and woke up with my face red and swollen
Thank you. Its getting better. I still feel alot of pressure in my head. I put the heating pad on it. Not sure if that will help. Face is back to normal temperature. I am just wiped out. My eyes are still glassy though. The antihistamines really dried me out .Even my skin is flaking, unless that is from the reaction and because it was so hot. Almond oil is working nicely on that.
Hello,
This looks like an allergic reaction to the drug and can be hives. The standard treatment of hives is oral antihistaminics and topical steroids. Oral antihistaminics relieve itching and you can get them over the counter but some of them may cause drowsiness, hence it should be taken under a medical guidance. Topical steroids and oral steroids are available by prescription from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.