Allergic Reaction

[kswin79 16]

Has anyone had an allergic reaction to the band or port? I feel that I may be due to itching everywhere, my incisions are red and my doctor prescribed me some prednisolone which worked for the few days that i was on it and now the symptons are back. I am itching everywhere on my neck, stomach, back and legs. Please someone let me know what to do because when i speak to my doctor he said it is a very small chance that i am allergic to the band but can't i be allergic to the port if not the band? I need answers and help! Anyone?

[spoiltmom 44]

Do you have any other allergies? I ask because itching all over can also be an allergy to really anything. Trees, pollen, grass, dust etc.

If nothing else see an allergy specialist and they can pin point EXACTLY what's causing it.

[jenn79co 13]

Could it be from the iodine?

[kswin79 16]

Do you have any other allergies? I ask because itching all over can also be an allergy to really anything. Trees, pollen, grass, dust etc.

If nothing else see an allergy specialist and they can pin point EXACTLY what's causing it.

I have never had any allergies to any medicines or anything this is all new.

[kswin79 16]

Could it be from the iodine?

What iodine?

[TexasNurseMom 5]

They use it to clean the area before surgery.

[jenn79co 13]

What iodine?

I have heard of people having reactions to it, but you should take to your doc.

[kswin79 16]

They use it to clean the area before surgery.

Oh ok, well I dont think so because I had my gallbladder out one month before getting banded. I throught it was the strips they put on the incisions but it should not be back if that was the case and also they use the same strips on my incisions when i had my gallbladder out and that did not make me break out so I am so confused on what is making me break out like this. My doctor was even puzzled so now what to do? I think if they can not find out what is making me itch and rashes i will have to have this out immediately i can not take the itching it is extremely uncomfortable. Help anyone with advise on this?

[honk 780]

I got a terrible rash from the surgical tape that they used to mark off the "surgical field". Raised welts and everything. Really was the worst part of the surgery for me. So I guess I can't complain to loudly.

[Jonna 4]

I do the itching thing with certain pain meds, just a thought if you still happen to be taking any.

[amber2604 4]

I did the same thing. Mine started red them turned to a rash and tiny bumps. They went all the way to my sides. Mine was a reaction to whatever they used in surgery. I'm assuming a combination of dermabond glue and iodine. Lotion really well and take a benadryl. I used calamine lotion and a benadryl. The rash and bumps went away after a week and a half but the redness around my incision stayed for like three weeks and eventually turned a deep red almost purple then just faded away. Try your hardest not to scratch it. I know it seems impossible.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

If you are having an allergic reaction go to the emergency room. Why wait and suffer go to the ER please

[kswin79 16]

If you are having an allergic reaction go to the emergency room. Why wait and suffer go to the ER please

Just took some benadryl and i am about to lay down and i have appointment with my doctor at 8am so hopefully we will have some answers or new meds. But still itching!!! UGH!!

[kswin79 16]

I did the same thing. Mine started red them turned to a rash and tiny bumps. They went all the way to my sides. Mine was a reaction to whatever they used in surgery. I'm assuming a combination of dermabond glue and iodine. Lotion really well and take a benadryl. I used calamine lotion and a benadryl. The rash and bumps went away after a week and a half but the redness around my incision stayed for like three weeks and eventually turned a deep red almost purple then just faded away. Try your hardest not to scratch it. I know it seems impossible.

Just took benadryl so hopefully with this morning appointment with my doctor at 8am will help solve this problem. Glad you posted your experience. It really helps feeling like i am not the only one. Thanks!

[stevenjoec 0]

I am 2 days post op. I had alot of itching right after surgery. I am itching alot now, but its on all of my injection sites......where the super glue is. I want to peel it off so bad!!! Driving me crazy!