Hell of a way to spend the weekend

forgop · 09-05-2010, 06:32 PM

So, 9 days ago I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. He starts me on a couple of meds and I start getting back to normal. I finished up the last antibiotic (Factive) on Thursday and all seems well. Starting Saturday afternoon, I started breaking out in a rash that literally covers my entire body from the waist up. Went to urgent care this morning for a shot of prednisone and some more meds to help clear this up.

Why in the hell couldn't this have happened Friday when I could get in and see an actual dermatologist? I had the same kind of thing 5-6 years ago and went down the path of the prednisone and anti-itch meds. Didn't work and was given a different prescription to be used in conjunction with tanning as the UV light helped kill the rash quite well. Now I'm stuck with this for at least 2 more days.

I did a search for rash for this antibiotic and it seems quite common. The other side effects have been less than desirable as well. No more antibiotics from this family from now on.

Cigarcop · 09-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Sorry to hear that Duane, hope your feeling better sooner than later

DrDubzz · 09-05-2010, 08:20 PM

yeah, that'll rule out Levaquin, Cipro, and Avelox.

To be honest, I'm surprised they didn't go with a Z-Pak for walking pneumonia to be honest, Factive seems a little overkill (both in coverage and in price)

I'm glad your allergy wasn't any worse. I hope you get to feeling better soon

Chingas · 09-06-2010, 12:29 AM

Brother, that's terrible. Feel Better Man. I've had the walking before as well. Luckily i can't remember having any kind of reaction to the antis.

longknocker · 09-06-2010, 05:25 AM

Sorry, Brother.

Hope You Feel Better Soon & Smoke A Good Cigar To Celebrate!

forgop · 09-06-2010, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX2010

yeah, that'll rule out Levaquin, Cipro, and Avelox.

To be honest, I'm surprised they didn't go with a Z-Pak for walking pneumonia to be honest, Factive seems a little overkill (both in coverage and in price)

I'm glad your allergy wasn't any worse. I hope you get to feeling better soon

My doctor gave me samples and said it's the most effective thing on the market. Therefore price was no issue and he wanted something fast acting. It's just strange that I didn't break out for 8 days after I started taking it.

hotreds · 09-06-2010, 08:40 AM

Well, brother, prayers out to you! You've been having a tough time of it and I pray the Good Lord will grant you peace and easier riding in the future!

09-05-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Hell of a way to spend the weekend So, 9 days ago I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. He starts me on a couple of meds and I start getting back to normal. I finished up the last antibiotic (Factive) on Thursday and all seems well. Starting Saturday afternoon, I started breaking out in a rash that literally covers my entire body from the waist up. Went to urgent care this morning for a shot of prednisone and some more meds to help clear this up. Why in the hell couldn't this have happened Friday when I could get in and see an actual dermatologist? I had the same kind of thing 5-6 years ago and went down the path of the prednisone and anti-itch meds. Didn't work and was given a different prescription to be used in conjunction with tanning as the UV light helped kill the rash quite well. Now I'm stuck with this for at least 2 more days. I did a search for rash for this antibiotic and it seems quite common. The other side effects have been less than desirable as well. No more antibiotics from this family from now on.

09-05-2010, 06:39 PM	#2
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: Hell of a way to spend the weekend Sorry to hear that Duane, hope your feeling better sooner than later

09-05-2010, 08:20 PM	#3
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Hell of a way to spend the weekend yeah, that'll rule out Levaquin, Cipro, and Avelox. To be honest, I'm surprised they didn't go with a Z-Pak for walking pneumonia to be honest, Factive seems a little overkill (both in coverage and in price) I'm glad your allergy wasn't any worse. I hope you get to feeling better soon

09-06-2010, 12:29 AM	#4
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Hell of a way to spend the weekend Brother, that's terrible. Feel Better Man. I've had the walking before as well. Luckily i can't remember having any kind of reaction to the antis. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

09-06-2010, 05:25 AM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,117 Trading: (82)	Re: Hell of a way to spend the weekend Sorry, Brother. Hope You Feel Better Soon & Smoke A Good Cigar To Celebrate!

09-06-2010, 08:40 AM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Hell of a way to spend the weekend Well, brother, prayers out to you! You've been having a tough time of it and I pray the Good Lord will grant you peace and easier riding in the future! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.