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Suffer From Hives After Taking Depo Shot. Small Reddish Dots On The Neck, Back And Arms. What To Do?

I think I may have broke out in hives from the depo birth control shot. I got the shot on march 21st and a few days later starting seeing small red dots on my neck and back, a few days later it got worst and was all over my back mildly itchy, could be worst, my hands, arms, legs, chest, and now it's been about ten days, I got over the counter benedryl and cream what should I do? it looks worst every day
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

You once consult gynecologist, get examined and go for complete hemogram with coagulation profile.
If any abnormality is detected in these factors, you have to get treated accordingly.
After ruling out this possibility, if the doctor says it is just because of progesterone influence, you can go for symptomatic treatment.
You can take supplements containing vitamin C, which will help in controlling the spots.
Better to avoid using any medicines by your own without consulting the doctor.
For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429
Take care.

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Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Not only the medicine, but also the base (solvent / stabilisers / colouring agent / preservatives) could be responsible too.
Being a depot preparation, it is not possible to aim for early clearance
Anti-histamines and other symptomatic measures help...
Be alert for serious possibilities like angio-neurotic oedema
Severe cases may need steroids... / Discuss with your doctor


Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Suffer From Hives After Taking Depo Shot. Small Reddish Dots On The Neck, Back And Arms. What To Do?

Hi, Thanks for the query. You once consult gynecologist, get examined and go for complete hemogram with coagulation profile. If any abnormality is detected in these factors, you have to get treated accordingly. After ruling out this possibility, if the doctor says it is just because of progesterone influence, you can go for symptomatic treatment. You can take supplements containing vitamin C, which will help in controlling the spots. Better to avoid using any medicines by your own without consulting the doctor. For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429 Take care.