SparklyUnicorn Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Why don't they say what they really want? I went for the allergy testing. The instruction sheet said call if I have a reaction after 24 hours. I had a reaction at around 48 hours. I didn't call because it was a Friday night and I dunno..I didn't feel like dealing with it. So it says to take Zyrtec and use hydrocortizone cream. So I took Benadryl and used the cream. BECAUSE I am already on Zyrtec!! So I had a reaction WHILE on Zyrtec. Anyhow, I figured what difference does it make if I take Zyrtec or Benadryl. I sent them a message through their on-line thing saying I had a reaction and took Benadryl and used the cream. So he wrote back and said it sometimes happens, but the instruction sheet said to take Zyrtec. I wrote back and said yeah, I'm already on Zyrtec, but anyhow, thanks at least I know "it can happen". What I want to know is why tell me to call them if I have a reaction if they apparently don't care about the information? Why?! I got better things to do. I am so frustrated and just need to vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 It is my understanding that you can take zyrtec again, if you have a reaction. I think it is faster acting and maybe longer acting. They want you to call if you have a reaction so they can know if it's so bad you have to go to the hospital. Some people might go anaphylactic or something. ((hugs)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sick of healthcare providers at the moment as well. :nopity: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sick of healthcare providers at the moment as well. :nopity: Add me to this list as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 I mostly feel ripped off. I'm going to try the allergy shots mostly because I don't have to pay anything for them. Otherwise...good grief I'm tired of flushing money down the toilet for stuff that does not help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 good grief I'm tired of flushing money down the toilet for stuff that does not help me. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: for that as well. Where's the tricorder from Star Trek that scans the patient and lets the provider know EXACTLY what is wrong? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: for that as well. Where's the tricorder from Star Trek that scans the patient and lets the provider know EXACTLY what is wrong? I watch a lot of Star Trek. So I had the exact same thought many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadenceSophia Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I think the call if you have a reaction thing is a cya. My allergist doesn't even really care if I have an anaphylactic reaction as long as I take care of it properly. They definitely don't care if I have a delayed reaction to allergy testing. It's not to say they don't care -- I have the best allergist on the planet -- it's just once you know what to do and and are doing it, there isn't much else they can do for you. They want call ins from people who have no idea how to follow instructions or take care of themselves. That's a surprisingly large number of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I think the call if you have a reaction thing is a cya. My allergist doesn't even really care if I have an anaphylactic reaction as long as I take care of it properly. They definitely don't care if I have a delayed reaction to allergy testing. It's not to say they don't care -- I have the best allergist on the planet -- it's just once you know what to do and and are doing it, there isn't much else they can do for you. They want call ins from people who have no idea how to follow instructions or take care of themselves. That's a surprisingly large number of people. Really? My allergist flipped out on me when I ended up in the ER and she got a call from them but not me, apparently their office is super serious about the 'call when you react' thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadenceSophia Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Really? My allergist flipped out on me when I ended up in the ER and she got a call from them but not me, apparently their office is super serious about the 'call when you react' thing. Maybe I just have so much going on? I don't know. I just have prov send over my paperwork. I asked at one point what the procedure should be after an anaphylactic reaction with epi and on their end it was just the report after the fact. We had a really bad year for all things medical in 2016 but I'm hoping to be on less of a first name basis with all my doctors in the future :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Why don't they say what they really want? I went for the allergy testing. The instruction sheet said call if I have a reaction after 24 hours. I had a reaction at around 48 hours. I didn't call because it was a Friday night and I dunno..I didn't feel like dealing with it. So it says to take Zyrtec and use hydrocortizone cream. So I took Benadryl and used the cream. BECAUSE I am already on Zyrtec!! So I had a reaction WHILE on Zyrtec. Anyhow, I figured what difference does it make if I take Zyrtec or Benadryl. I sent them a message through their on-line thing saying I had a reaction and took Benadryl and used the cream. So he wrote back and said it sometimes happens, but the instruction sheet said to take Zyrtec. I wrote back and said yeah, I'm already on Zyrtec, but anyhow, thanks at least I know "it can happen". What I want to know is why tell me to call them if I have a reaction if they apparently don't care about the information? Why?! I got better things to do. I am so frustrated and just need to vent. What they really want is for you to not sue them. ooh, I am bitter :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 We had a really bad year for all things medical in 2016 but I'm hoping to be on less of a first name basis with all my doctors in the future :) :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: You and me both! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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