So, I've suddenly decided to start posting and writing on here a lot more within the past few days. I know it's not a major contribution, or anything amazing, but it's more than I normally do. Well, here's the reason. I know I'm being melodramatic, but I feel my body's giving out finally. It all started with two weeks prior I was having throat soreness, which turned into strep, which for which I was prescribed a 3x daily 500mg dose of Amoxicillin. Well, eight days into taking the antibiotic, while I was in NJ at my sister's for Thanksgiving, I took a shower, and once out, noticed hives had broken out all over my chest. At the time, I felt it was the dryer sheets from the towels, took a Benadryl, and got on with the day. Within an hour, the hives had turned to a full-body, boiled rash that covered everywhere, except for my palms. I took more Benadryl, kept on and ate, then napped. Well, on the ride home, I stopped at a rest stop and noticed the rash had become worse, now was puffy, and felt an odd oily and squishy feeling to the touch, and the raising of the tissue was visibly noticeable. Well, I got into a huge argument with my mother, considering I've never had such issues, and forced her to take me to the ER, where they confirmed I'd had an allergic reaction to the cillin, and it's final trigger was the heat of the shower. This was further verified by medical record checks of my parents and their parents, all but one of whom, had allergies to all types of cillins and molds. So, at the ER I was given an H1 and H2 blocker. I know one was Pepcid, for the stomach issues that the anti-allergen causes, and the anti-allergen, I forget the name of, but will ask my mom later. They also administered a shot of what is like Epinephrine, except this one is called Decadron. I went home, and started a regiment of 180mg of Allegra every twenty-four hours, and a 20mg Pepcid every twelve. (I was given Famotidine as the Pepcid. The other medication given at the ER was NOT Allegra.) This regiment was to be done for five days, which as of this-morning at 4:00AM has been completed. Two days ago my mother noticed bruising on my earlobes and shoulders where she believed I'd been scratching without realizing. School started back up yesterday and I carried a backpack, and when I changed for Phys. Ed. today, I noticed terrible bruising and busted blood vessels on my shoulders, likely caused by my backpack straps. Oh, and before continuing, I should also add that I had taken a shower that morning, and looked fine, save for the rash which is still dissipating. I finished my hot shower, got out, dried my face like always, just dabbing a towel on my face, and noticed that the bridge of my nose, and the dimples on each side, were deep purple and heavily bruised. I believe this was from the night before when I sleepily ran into the wall trying to turn over in my bed. I had a med check for my anti-depressants and ADHD medication, Adderall, and Fluoxetine. Luckily I happened to have this appointment. My doctor told me it was possible I never had strep, but was a carrier, as going through medical records, most of my family is, and when given the Amox., an allergic reaction was triggered. Another thing to be noted, I was sick constantly as a child, and Amoxicillin, Penicillin, none of them ever worked, but I'd never had an allergic reaction. The doctor also said that I could have Mono, which explains the easy bruising, but I'm not experiencing any abdominal pain, nor are any of my bruises painful, just very visually displeasing. He also said it could be ITP, not sure what that stands for, but it means I have a low platelet count, causing the susceptibility to bruising. I got blood work done, now, I'm waiting on the lab results. And in the hours since the appointments and blood being drawn, the bruises have further worsened, but remained in the same exact areas of my body, the shoulders/armpits, earlobes, and nose/nasal area. I'm probably not dying, but in my head, I feel like I am because I've never had such terrible medical issues. So guys, I figured I'd tell you all, despite many wont care, but I know a few will, and will be able to further enlighten me on what the fuck's happening, and reassure me that I'll be okay. Love you Sanctuary! (Wow, never thought I'd say that. HA!)
*EDIT* Yeah, ignore the dying bullshit, I'm just panicked.
