sjprice23 Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I spent a few hours in the ER yesterday from a bad allergic reaction to Visken, the newest med my POTS doc wanted me to try. I took the first dose (2.5mg) and not even an hour later I was about ready to pass out, my chest was hurting, my throat closing up, trouble breathing. Then by the time I got to the ER, my tongue had started swelling up/getting numb only on the left side, my left hand starting tingling, and my left foot toes were tingling and curling under! Definately not a good med for me!!!I'm better now after IV saline and IV benedryl, and the ER doc knew all about POTS and that I definately needed to be rehydrated, etc. So, it was a nice ER visit, and now we're on to drug five! Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Sarah, I am so sorry for you feeling so bad. I hope you are much better now.Take careLove,Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenwclark Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Wow! That sounds like a pretty scary reaction. I'm so glad you happened on a doctor who understood what's going on with you.Hope the 5th try is the charm. Spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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