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I am 61 years old and I started with a penicillin allergy when I was about 25 or 26 as the years have gone by I've become allergic to more and more antibiotics to the point where there is nothing that I can take that I'm not allergic to I have had anaphylactic shock rash hives difficulty breathing you name it I've had it. Now I have had a dental infection for 5 years and I am sick now with what could be pneumonia and no doctor will treat me. I have gone to the emergency room and they told me I was lying and it was my anxiety and if I didn't take this medication they were going to put me in a mental hospital. So now I'm also afraid to go to the emergency room because of the way they treat me I don't know what to do I've tried everything and it's so difficult because no one believes you even though they can see the rash or whatever the reaction is they claim it's my anxiety. I am searching for a doctor near me who can figure this out but unfortunately I have Medicaid insurance and I have been told that that is never going to happen. So apparently it's like this one nurse said to me when I was at the emergency room she said the only good Medicaid patient was a dead one so she said that the doctor did not care what happened to me and to go home and best of luck. I I am so frustrated and Afraid because I don't want to die and I never asked for this and I don't know what's happening and why my body is doing this and this horrible attitude of the medical profession is only making things worse. I hope I find an answer to this soon.

I totally understand and in the same boat! I am 50 and allergic to most antibiotics and latex and some antibiotic steroids! I can only take one set of medications! That is the z-pack and that’s it! So after years of being sick and battling the hives and difficulties in breathing I did my own research. Now it may sound absolutely gross but I’m not kidding when I say thank God it is working for me! Each morning I take a small shot of apple cider vinegar with the Mother made by Braggs. I have done this for a few years now and guess what? I have not been sick! I have not thrown up with the stomach virus. I have not had a cough or a sinus infection or bronchitis? When Corona hit I got the mild symptoms of no taste or smell while my family suffered everything else. I know it tastes awful but it helped me when I was at my witts end. And yes same thing here. ER telling me it’s anxiety but my actual dr has seen proof of my allergies and records of my horrible latex encounter! Maybe try for a few months and see? I don’t recommend the chewables but good as a back up!
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Barb, I took have also became allergic to all antibotics. Was hoping to here what Dr.s do for you when you do get an infection
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Hello, scared.

It is possible that your body is reacting to antibiotics due to a hypersensitivity reaction. This type of reaction occurs when your body identifies the antibiotic as an antigen, which triggers an immune response. The reaction can range from mild symptoms such as itching and a rash, to more serious reactions such as anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.

It is important to speak to your doctor to determine what is causing your reaction and how to best manage it.

Can you tell us what side effects you are feeling and what antibiotics caused them?
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