Allergic Reactions

Get tested for food allergies and/or do an elimination diet to determine what is causing the allergic reaction. There are many foods to boost the immune system. Think plant-based, whole foods, many colors and minimally processed. Get tested for food allergies and/or do an elimination diet to determine what is causing the allergic reaction. There are many foods to boost the immune system. Think plant-based, whole foods, many colors and minimally processed.

I am also dealing with reactions to Arimidex and do not react well to Benydryl. Femera is too expensive so I may ask about alternatives, but my doctor has suggested I may have to return to Tomoxifan since I am experiencing a high number of side effects that are difficult to manage on other medications. I am one in the rare percentage that has high sensitivities and reactions to medications making it difficult. The treatment of allergic reactions depend on the severity. Allergic reactions can be mild and only effect a small area of the body, or can be severe and result in anaphylactic shock.

Possible treatments include:
- Allergic reactions may be treated with antihistamines (diphenhydramine, etc.).
- Toxins should be avoided in the future
- Emergency allergic reactions may be treated with epinephrine (Epipen).

It is important to determine if you are experiencing an allergic reaction or a side effect of the chemotherapy medication. A common mistake is to confuse an allergic reaction with an adverse side effect of the medication.
- A side effect is a result of taking a medication. Some common adverse side effects are headaches, gastro-intestinal upsets, nausea, or vomiting

If it is a true allergic reaction from a chemotherapy treatment, your physician may prescribe a different chemotherapy treatment or a different chemotherapy regimen.

An allergic reaction is an extreme reaction by your immune system from toxins. Allergic reactions may happen right away or be delayed.