Last year, i battled for months to find out what was wrong with my hands.
They were my main concern, and i attributed all of my other malaise and feeling "off" to that, and to the general sadness i often get in winter.
Day before yesterday i called the doc, as i have another infected cyst. He put me on the same antibiotic as last year.
The first dose was right before bed.
By midnight, my hands were swollen, my lips tingling, and i was feeling awful.
Bingo.
Pernio, the condition of my hands, was probably because i was having an allergic reaction to the antibiotic.
All that, including the pain of biopsies, and all for what was probably a simple allergy.
Of course, i couldn't have a standard allergic reaction, like to stop breathing or get hives or itchy, watery eyes. Instead, i get fingers that swell and hurt.
That causes a circulation problem, which then results in pernio.
At least, that's my hypothesis, i haven't seen the doc yet. He told me to go get a different antibiotic and call next week if the cyst doesn't clear up.
Wonder what he will say when i see him. Let's hope i'm right, it's the simplest solution.
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Friendly Fill-Ins Week 443
15 hours ago
I don't know.... tingling lips especially and even swollen joints are not uncommon allergic reactions which might have nothing to do with your previously diagnosed Pernio. Remember what kind of antibiotic it is and be very careful not to accept it for treatment again. I hope you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteMessymimi, best of luck with sorting out the problem. I do hope it is a simple solution.
ReplyDeleteYikes. I hope he finds something else for you!
ReplyDeleteHilary, we thought the swollen joints were part of the pernio problem, which is why i'm thinking this is linked; the swelling causing the lack of circulation which is the immediate cause of pernio.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leah and Merry. The new antibiotic makes me nauseous, but i'll take that over my hands hurting, burning, itching, and swollen any day.
Here's hoping it is all cleared as much as possible as soon as possible!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see it's Party With My Bear Day, though! Woo-Hoo!
Thanks, Sully, and i hope you and your bear had a great time!;)
ReplyDeleteOh, my dear, I have had allergic reactions like you describe, in fact, I have to have a note that says I can't have tetracycline because of it. I do so hope that it can be worked out what you are allergic to for sure (don't let them give you that idopathic nonsense...), and hopefully it will solve the hand biz, too... Good thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteCat
Thank you, Cat. No, i will not be taking that antibiotic ever again.
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