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08-08-09, 01:11
OK. I went to the docs a few weeks back because I had these little bumps under my right arm. She diagnosed it as folliculitis and gave me an antibiotic. I didn't start taking it right away and the bumps went away and all was good. Fast forward to now. The bumps have reappeared and one of them is pretty serious. I am afraid that it might turn into cellulitus and eventually get into my blood system and I will get blood poisioning. I dig out the antibiotic and (of course) google it. It is a derivitave of Penicillin. I have NEVER been allergic to Penicillin and have taken Amoxicillin and such for various things throughout my life, but I am afraid of becoming allergic to it out of the blue since I have read that it can happen.
I feel stuck now. Because I want to get rid of this skin issue for fear of death on that end, but am afraid to take the meds because of the allergy fear on the other end. I know I shouldn't be afraid, but I need some reassurance to just take the damn pill. Input would be greatly appreciated since I'm a mess about this right now...:weep:
I feel stuck now. Because I want to get rid of this skin issue for fear of death on that end, but am afraid to take the meds because of the allergy fear on the other end. I know I shouldn't be afraid, but I need some reassurance to just take the damn pill. Input would be greatly appreciated since I'm a mess about this right now...:weep: