Hi everyone...

just wanted to inquire about the drugs that people are taking after surgery...

i am taking vicodin for pain, along with a nausea pill called Tigan, an anti-seizure medicine called Dilantin and then of course aspirin....

2 nights ago i wound up in the emergency room because of hives and once the hives spread to my neck i started to breathe funny...they fixed me with a benadryl IV, and im taking benedryl along with my pills now...

i suspect the hives could be because of the Dilantin- but i have no idea, and since its a holiday weekend i cant talk to my doctor and the ER folks dont want to say that i should stop taking anything that may be crucial post surgery...is Dilantin standard and will i take it the rest of my life?

has anyone had this experience with the hives?

ive been complaining a lot! im sorry. i really am doing good for the most part!!   and i'm happy...

i appreciate all the advice.

Shanna

Hi Shanna,

This isn't related to your question regarding post surgery, but my sister did have a very similar incident a few weeks ago. She had an angiogram on one day and the next day she began getting severe hives and eventually difficulty breathing. We went to the emergency room and she was given benadryl and cortisone. We assumed it was the dye used for the angio, but several doctors said, the exact cause of hives is often hard to determine. We were told, too many other common factors could be involved, like drug allergies from other meds she takes, infections, food allergies, environmental factors, such as pollen, heat or cold, and even stress could caused the hives. So they said we might never know the exact cause.

Thought it was worth mentioning. Youre in my prayers.

Mar

Hi Shanna,

Just wanted to say DON'T BE SORRY you are doing the right thing by getting on this site and asking all the questions you have. I's sorry to hear about your hives but KEEP IN TOUCH with your Doc's. Hang in there and with your positive attitude you will be back to normal soon. Keep us updated! We wish you a FAST recovery.

LOL,
itsme