My girlfriend had a allergy test today, and the one for dust is now swelled really big on her arm, and is getting warm. Should we go to a emergency room for this? She took one Benadryl pill and it is still getting bigger... Please advise!

If the swelling is getting worse than you should take her to the emergency room right now.

If the swelling is getting worse than you should take her to the emergency room right now.

I want to take her, but she don't want to wait for 3 to 4 hrs...

When someone takes an allergy test, they are supposed to stay at the hospital for a while to ensure no side effects follow. That is why you have to take her back to the hospital, so they could take care of her.

When someone takes an allergy test, they are supposed to stay at the hospital for a while to ensure no side effects follow. That is why you have to take her back to the hospital, so they could take care of her.
That is not true. Thirty minutes is a reasonable amount of time to stay after allergy shots or testing. Try some Benadryl cream on the area. Don't rub or scratch it.

I want to take her, but she don't want to wait for 3 to 4 hrs....
Get some Benadryl cream. It isn't abnormal at all. I had allergy testing a week ago and still have some itchy, red areas on my back.

Get some Benadryl cream. It isn't abnormal at all. I had allergy testing a week ago and still have some itchy, red areas on my back.

Can anyone just use Benadryl cream without doctor's prescription?

I researched it and it says that: "If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days, if they get worse, or if they come back, stop using Benadryl cream and check with your doctor."

It also says that some side effects of the cream include "rash and itching".

Here is where you can find this information: Benadryl cream Facts and Comparisons at Drugs.com (http://www.drugs.com/cdi/benadryl-cream.html)

I know that I could be wrong. It depends on whether you are following up with your doctor.

Edit: Since the OP asked this question, it probably means that her doctor did not give her a backup in case side effects, or whatever this swelling is, start affecting her. So, I just thought that, it would be safer to take her to a doctor who knows her medical record and can properly prescribe a medication for her.

Can anyone just use Benadryl cream without doctor’s prescription?

I researched it and it says that: "If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days, if they get worse, or if they come back, stop using Benadryl cream and check with your doctor."

It also says that some side effects of the cream include "rash and itching".

Here is where you can find this information: Benadryl cream Facts and Comparisons at Drugs.com (http://www.drugs.com/cdi/benadryl-cream.html)

I know that I could be wrong. It depends on whether you are following up with your doctor.

Edit: Since the OP asked this question, it probably means that her doctor did not give her a backup in case side effects, or whatever this swelling is, start affecting her. So, I just thought that, it would be safer to take her to a doctor who knows her medical record and can properly prescribe a medication for her.

Benadryl cream is an over the counter item. I've had allergy testing many times, including last week by an allergist. Reactions are normal. Mine ranged in size from dimes to 8x8 inch swollen areas. Her doctor didn't release her to leave until the areas were measured and noted. That is how allergy testing is performed. Upon release my doctor gave me instructions. I was given Benadryl orally and then told to use the cream on any itchy areas. I was also told not to exercise that day, and not to scratch, rub, or touch the area. I was also warned that the reaction areas could become larger within 3-4 hours after testing.

Why do you think she was given allergy test? Symptoms that were introduced into her skin do not happen immediately, there should always be a back up plan and in this case it is a trip to ER.

"Why do you think she was given allergy test?" That is what the OP said. "My girlfriend had a allergy test today," it is the first thing the OP said, you just can't miss that.

"Symptoms that were introduced into her skin do not happen immediately," So, how long would it usually take minutes to hours for symptoms? Does it differ from person to person? Do you think its side effects? What else could it be?

"...there should always be a back up plan..." Obviously her doctor did not say, "HEY! In case this happens call me!" Or, "use this product here to help in case any symptoms appear."

"I was also warned that the reaction areas could become larger within 3-4 hours after testing." Well, you were at least told what to expect. We can safely assume that the OP was not told the same.

"Why do you think she was given allergy test?" That is what the OP said. "My girlfriend had a allergy test today," it is the first thing the OP said, you just can't miss that.

"Symptoms that were introduced into her skin do not happen immediately," So, how long would it usually take minutes to hours for symptoms? Does it differ from person to person? Do you think its side effects? What else could it be?

"...there should always be a back up plan..." Obviously her doctor did not say, "HEY! In case this happens call me!" Or, "use this product here to help in case any symptoms appear."

"I was also warned that the reaction areas could become larger within 3-4 hours after testing." Well, you were at least told what to expect. We can safely assume that the OP was not told the same.

What ? Is there an echo in here?

"Why do you think she was given allergy test?" That is what the OP said. "My girlfriend had a allergy test today," it is the first thing the OP said, you just can't miss that.

"Symptoms that were introduced into her skin do not happen immediately," So, how long would it usually take minutes to hours for symptoms? Does it differ from person to person? Do you think its side effects? What else could it be?

"...there should always be a back up plan..." Obviously her doctor did not say, "HEY! In case this happens call me!" Or, "use this product here to help in case any symptoms appear."

"I was also warned that the reaction areas could become larger within 3-4 hours after testing." Well, you were at least told what to expect. We can safely assume that the OP was not told the same.

You have an attitude Zea. If I remember, you're a high school student. Quoting our responses and answering them in a rude way is uncalled for. If you don't have anything nice to say, which includes real answers based on real knowledge, not quoting the Internet, then don't answer a question.

Please don't misunderstand me. That is not what I meant; not to be rude and all that. I am sorry that it came out or seemed that way. I wish that you would ALL forgive my rudeness.

Please don't misunderstand me. That is not what I meant; not to be rude and all that. I am sorry that it came out or seemed that way. I wish that you would ALL forgive my rudeness.

Reread what you've written. It is rude. Period.

Bottom line, the OP is not the one that underwent this testing.

First question would be, how old is the girlfriend? Is she an adult, or a minor? If she's an adult, she would have been given instructions after she left the doctors office. She should follow those instructions.

If she's a minor, mom and dad likely would have been given instructions after she left the doctors office. They should follow those instructions.

The boyfriend, who is the OP in this case, probably has no idea what instructions she was given, and shouldn't be the one deciding what to do in this case.

Reread what you've written. It is rude. Period.

I read and reread, I also skimmed through more than I could keep counting. I see that I was being rude. Please accept my apology.

@KurtHarris. She was given the allergy test to determine what is behind the symptoms. Did you, too, not read the original post?

Please don't misunderstand me. That is not what I meant; not to be rude and all that. I am sorry that it came out or seemed that way. I wish that you would ALL forgive my rudeness.

Stop being rude and we will have nothing to forgive. It weighs heavy upon us to be constantly forgiving you. It is often a sign that you need to alter YOUR behaviour, not that we need to change ours.

Stop being rude and we will have nothing to forgive. It weighs heavy upon us to be constantly forgiving you. It is often a sign that you need to alter YOUR behaviour, not that we need to change ours.


Change my behavior how? By stop being rude? But I told you that I really didn't mean it the way it seems, but I don't think that any of you believes me, and that is understandable.
I know that I have apologized so, so many times now, but what else can I do? The only think I can promise you is that I will think once before I type and twice before I submit anything.

Change my behavior how? By stop being rude? But I told you that I really didn't mean it the way it seems, but I don't think that any of you believes me, and that is understandable.
I know that I have apologized so, so many times now, but what else can I do? The only think I can promise you is that I will think once before I type and twice before I submit anything.
Good! We will see