Bigskyfam Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Today I experienced my first allergic reaction. Not sure to what. DX with POTS last fall. Today itchy ears and throat, cough, chest and throat tightness,flushing that came outta nowhere... Then, took Zyrtec after urgent care doc advise and am feeling wiped out and tachycardic while laying down. Anyone else on Zyrtec? Does it cause tachycardia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybonse Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Side effect of zyrtec is tacy but it doesnt do that in me! Try a different h1 blocker! Fenofexadine is usually used for mcad gp can prescribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Do all pots people have symptoms of mcad at times. Like overlap of symptoms? I've seen vandy talk about that if not mistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Not all pots patients but it definitely can be an underlying cause. It is often found in people that have eds too, so it's also not uncommon to find pots, eds, and mcas together. Have you tried just some good old fashioned benedryl? That's an easy otc treatment for mcas reactions and classic allergic reactions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thx katybug. The doc said try Zyrtec less side effects. I'm waiting til Zyrtec is out if my system and I have a new bottle of Benedryl ready if needed. I feel like I took a few steps back. Headache/ tachy and worn out. And I have work tomorrow. Can't call in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YolaInBlue Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I had an episode of tachycardia after taking Zyrtec. I suspect MCAS, but haven't done testing. I experimented with Zyrtec and Zantac on a bad day, but it only made me feel worse, full blown episode with tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, large pupils and frequent urination. I had elevated heart rate for most of that day and a migraine at night. I have taken Zantac before, so it must have been Zyrtec. I hope the effects will wear off quickly for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thank you for your thoughts. My doc suggested trial of Zantac.I have a wicked headache now. I'm only 6 hours into the 24 hour dose. Huge step back. Trial and error is for the birds... Especially when you are having an allergic reaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suthrngal Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I can't take Zyrtec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 What sx do you have suthrngal on Zyrtec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I find I get nasty headaches on allegra at the OTC dose. Personally claritin has worked best for me. But like everything else, it was trial and error to figure it out...and a lot of headaches and weight gain (on zyrtec and xyzal) while getting it sorted. Hope you're feeling better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks for the reply. No meds today and feeling ok. Hoping the reaction was a fluke. Scary to think something to help you with one issue worsens the other. At least I have the meds in an emergency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjensen Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I tolerate Claritin myself, but have not tried the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Awesome . Thx gjensen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castronovo112587 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Benedryl works for me without any potsy symptoms. It is good for allergic reactions in the moment bit usually not for an everyday preventative. I've heard claritin is good for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Rosey.. Thx. I hope this was a one time deal not everyday. I've got my potsy purse stocked with salt, water, pretzels and now Benedryl. Getting heavy on the back now. What else should I pack? Maybe I shouldn't ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Your cell phone! Never ever go out without mine! But I hear you on taking so many things, I actually have trouble carrying all my stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Good one. I feel like I need a daypack not a purse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castronovo112587 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 It sounds about right to me. I am always carrying water and a salty snack with me as well as benedryl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 2nd allergic reaction today. Maybe I'm allergic to Mondays. Thank god I wasn't at work. Took two meds and my itchy ears/ throat are gone welcome back tachycardia. Sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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