LymeNet Flash: Penicillin Allergy

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Posted by Rodeodancer (Member # 47623) on :

I've recently tested pos for lyme and haven't yet taken medication or seen a LLMD.

I'm allergic to penicillin and just noticed some of the drugs used sound like they could be from the penicillin family?

I've only taken antibiotics a couple times in my life time so this is all new to me.

Is this allergy a major concern?

Anyone here in the same situation?

Rodeo

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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You can easily avoid Rx in the penicillin family. No worries there. As you likely already do, just make sure every single health professional is crystal clear on this point.

Whichever LLMD or LL ND you do see and work with, well, they should develop an individualized treatment protocol just for your body.

Not about lyme, just a good article to have:

http://www.uptodate.com/contents/allergy-to-penicillin-and-related-antibiotics-beyond-the-basics

Patient information: Allergy to penicillin and related antibiotics (Beyond the Basics)

Literature review current through: Feb 2016. | This topic last updated: Jan 27, 2016.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Whatever treatment plan you land on, this is a key element for your comfort and safety (though would not at all negate an allergy, to be clear):

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=030792;p=0

LIVER & KIDNEY SUPPORT & and several HERXHEIMER support links, too.
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Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :

I'm allergic to amoxicillin, but not bicillin. I'd get more info on your allergy. You may only be allergic to a specific drug in the class.

You can definitely treat without penicillin though.

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

If you choose to go the antibiotic route, just be sure to tell your doctor about your allergy.