Update after my November 7th surgery - having ALLERGY issues

[Michell 8]

My surgery was on the 7th, in Little Rock, Arkansas, with Dr. John Baker. I got to come home yesterday afternoon. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired at time of surgery (didn't know I had one). Everything is going so much better than I expected, with exception of one thing. I have lots of allergies, and they were supposed to take all necessary precautions for this in the hospital. But it seems I was either exposed to something while there, or may possibly be allergic to the pain medicine. My entire back is covered in a rash, and splotches of rash on my arms and stomach. It looks kind of like a bad sunburn. My surgeon's nurse said to stop the pain medicine (oh joy) and see if the rash gets better. I'm seriously thinking of calling my allergy doctor to see what she thinks. Has anyone else here had a reaction to their pain medicine? I'm taking hydrocodone liquid.< /p>

[Ruby 26]

My friend said some people get a rash and itchy from the pain meds. i felt itchy.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

The hydrocodone/liquid loritab caused several people on here an allergic reaction post op of hives and extreme itching.

[Veda 12]

One sign to watch out for is any swelling, especially of the tongue or heart racing. This is a sign of a possilbe serious allergic reaction to meds. I don't have a medical background, but have had life-threatening problems with meds my body doesn't like. Better to be safe than sorry. I would vote for calling your doc asap.

[jenni_867 14]

I had a similiar situation after my c-section. I was given demerol, and after being home a couple of days broke out in an itchy rash. Calomine lotion and benedryl took it away. Since then, anytime I have had a surgical procedure I make sure to tell them not to give me demerol..... To be on the safe side though checking with a doctor, even at a walk in clinic is probably a good idea. Hope you feel better soon;)

[GetInMyBelly 80]

It seems like the new pain medicine prescribed to me this wk gives me the same horrible rash. Weird.

[StrasVegasGirl 1]

I get a little itchy after taking the meds but no rash. I did break out from the tape they used to keep the drain in for a few days. I have some blisters on my stomach from that. I have had previous sensitivity with red bumps but not blisters - treating with some neosporin.

[Michell 8]

My problem turned out to be the antibiotic I was given during surgery (received the wrong one by mistake).