I've read all three can cause allergic
reactions. So far its been over a week
since I stopped the Papaya Enzyme
completely. Symptoms persist. I'm on a
strong antihistemine XZAL that works well
to supress the itchy bumps....but after 11
or 12 hours they pop up full strength
until I take the medicine again. I want
to locate and eliminate the cause. I
stopped taking the Psyllium Fiber a day or
two ago...and hoping this will eliviate
the problem. If not, I'll have to try to
eliminate the Rogaine for a while.
Anyone ever have this problem with ANY of
these substances? It started with hives
on my forearms and then progressed to my
trunk, thighs, and butt. They look like
little pimples and itch like HELL. With
the XZAL they go down to little red marks
and don't itch...but when it wears off
they're back up as a bump and itching like
crazy.
BTW - I have no allergic symptoms on my
scalp whatsoever from the Rogaine. It's
just on my body.
All medicines may cause side effects, but
many people have no, or minor, side
effects. Check with your doctor if any of
these most COMMON side effects persist or
become bothersome when using Rogaine:
Changes in hair color or texture.
Seek medical attention right away if any
of these SEVERE side effects occur when
using Rogaine:
Severe allergic reactions (rash;
hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the
mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain;
dizziness; fainting; fast heartbeat;
redness or irritation of the scalp;
sudden, unexplained weight gain; swelling
of the hands or feet; unwanted facial hair
growth.
Rogaine Solution
All medicines may cause side effects, but
many people have no, or minor, side
effects. Check with your doctor if any of
these most COMMON side effects persist or
become bothersome when using Rogaine
Solution:
Burning or irritation of the eye;
itching; redness or irritation at the
treated area; unwanted hair growth
elsewhere on the body.
Seek medical attention right away if any
of these SEVERE side effects occur when
using Rogaine Solution:
Severe allergic reactions (rash;
hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the
mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain;
dizziness; fainting; fast heartbeat;
sudden, unexplained weight gain; swollen
hands or feet.
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Questions4u
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 42
thanks but... Posted: 04-24-08 11:03am
you could post the possible side effects
for ANY of the 3 things I posted.
All of which include itching and hives.
That's why I'm looking for specific
knowledge or experience with one of the 3
that is exactly the same as I have.
Papaya/Papain Side Affects - Breathing
problems or tightness in your throat or
chest, Chest pain, Skin hives, rash, or
itchy or swollen skin
Rogaine Side Effects - Severe allergic
reactions (rash; hives; itching;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the
chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips,
or tongue); chest pain; dizziness;
fainting; fast heartbeat; redness or
irritation of the scalp; sudden,
unexplained weight gain; swelling of the
hands or feet; unwanted facial hair
growth.
Psyllium Side Effects - an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
your throat; swelling of your lips,
tongue, or face; or hives); chest pain;
difficulty in swallowing; rectal bleeding;
or severe abdominal pain, nausea or
vomiting.
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mominashoe
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Posted: 04-24-08 11:50am
The reason why I am saying it is Rogaine
is because the first two are natural
substances and aren't as potentially
harmful as the chemicals in Rogaine. If
you think you are severely allergic to
anything that you are not life-dependent
upon and aren't speaking to a doctor about
it, the best thing to do is to stop taking
it immediately.
I can't tell you what to do and I am only
giving you the best advice I can based on
your information and my research. You can
try taking each of them separately on a
trial run. Or you could just stop taking
the Rogaine immediately like I said. It's
really up to you.
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Questions4u
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 42
hoping its the Psyllium Posted: 04-24-08 12:04pm
theres LOTS of natural things that people
are allergic to. most common allergies
are due to pollen...which is 100% natural.
I'm really hoping its the Psyllium since
theres other products that don't contain
the Psyllium. The Dr recommended
Benefiber or Citrucel to try next.
So far its been 12hrs since I took my XZAL
and usually I wouldve been breaking out by
now I think. I plan on on watching it for
the next couple of days. If it subsides,
I'll introduce the Psyllium once or twice
more to see if I can induce it and then
I'll know for sure.
If it starts back up today (god
forbid)...then I'll give it another day
and if it still doesnt clear, I'll
illiminate the Rogaine to check that.
I honestly was hoping someone would read
my post and say:
"I HAD THE EXACT SAME REACTION WITH
___________"
Then I'd have someone to compare it to and
what their results were/are.
But I do appreciate the help.
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mominashoe
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Posted: 04-24-08 13:04pm
Well I can help you out with that...I will
copy this over to the men's chat forum and
maybe there will be someone there with
similar experiences.
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