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Berea, OH
September 6, 2024
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Members discussed their experiences with allergy testing in relation to prurigo nodularis, with several sharing they had undergone patch tests... Read more

Members discussed their experiences with allergy testing in relation to prurigo nodularis, with several sharing they had undergone patch tests that revealed allergies to trees, dust mites, and various foods, while others reported severe allergic reactions to medications including dangerous symptoms like throat swelling and breathing difficulties. Several members described frightening medication reactions that caused intense itching, facial swelling, and respiratory distress, with one member emphasizing the importance of seeing an allergy specialist to identify specific triggers before another reaction occurs. A recurring theme was the complex interplay between prurigo nodularis and allergies, with members questioning whether dermatologists should routinely refer PN patients for allergy testing and expressing hope that faith and medical guidance would help them navigate these overlapping challenges.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Had a patch test. Said I was allergic to several trees, dust mites and a few foods but nothing major.

September 7, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Donna
Hello
How do U know you're allergic? Do U break out in a different kind of rash than PN?
Scary especially if it's an anaphalatic reaction affecting breathing- swelling of the throat tongue face etc
Luckily I've never had any allergies or allergic reactions 2 medicine knock on wood😊
However everyone has different reactions 2 various medications
Our bodies immune system is very delicate & any little change can upset it & cause it 2 go haywire unfortunately
Take care
Finally a nice cool crisp fall day🍁

September 7, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Georgia
Must have been so terrifying/ scary - sorry 4 your terrible situation on top of this nasty PN
What did U take when that severe allergic reaction occurred? Hopefully U went 2 the Emergency Room
Is the allergy specialist going 2 test 2 C which medications U R reacting 2 ? That's scary as well as U might have another severe reaction but @ least they will find out which particular medicine or specific ingredient in the medication is causing your reaction
Good luck when U meet up with the allergist. At least if U do suffer another severe reaction they will B there in the room with U 2 provide an immediate antidote
You mentioned about missing a step or a missing link
Maybe dermatologists should also send all of us PN patients 4 allergy tests? Who knows?
Definitely more research needs 2 B done 4 PN 4 sure
Take care❤️

September 8, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes, I have, and my answer is the same as ThisOldBoat's.

September 8, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I have bad reactions to some medications. In the past few years I will start to itch terrible right after I ate, trouble breathing,mouth swelling. I am going to an allergy doctor. No, my dermatologist didn't mention it. I feel like we are missing a step here.

September 7, 2024

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