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Yes. I’m highly allergic to all steroids except Kenalog. It’s a fight every time to convince doctors that II’m actually allergic, So I carry my allergy testing with me everywhere I go - “true anaphylactic allergy”. Even still I get some that say you’re probably just allergic to the preservatives in the steroid. #allergictoallthegooddrugs
Yes, being allergic to steroids is possible, though it's not super common. For people with lupus, steroids like prednisone are frequently prescribed to manage inflammation and flares — so it's a fair and important question to ask.
Signs of a steroid allergic reaction can include:
- Skin rash or hives
- Itching
- Swelling
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I was referred to an allergist for testing by my PCP. They did standard allergy testing - a skin test on my arm (small pin pricks with the steroid on the needle) and waiting for a response, injected a small amount of steroid under the surface of my skin on my arm and waited for a response. Because there’s different types of steroids they tested many. So being cognizant of how and where your reaction shows up is important. The allergy people only look for a reaction where they placed the test. In my case my arms have never shown any reaction to anything, everything always shows up on my lower extremities, torso, head (in my hair) and my breathing. My breathing was affected immediately but they glanced at my arm and left me in a room as my reaction escalated - coming back in to find me clawing at my throat to breathe.
How did they test?
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