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Re: Progesterone Allergy?
From: Laura (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 15:23:05 -0600 (CST)
Sally, like Dr. McIntosh said, it is likely the carrier, not the
progesterone. I have had an allergic reaction to the suppositories one
time too. I got them from a different pharmacy and the base was not the
same. They put me on crinone gel, which didn't cause me problems. There
are lots of ways to get progesterone into your body. A good pharmacist
can make recommendations about ingredients in the various forms of
progesterone medications and then you can discuss that info with your
doctor. Good luck, Laura
At Tue, 20 Mar 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
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>At Tue, 20 Mar 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>I have suffered from 2 miscarriages and a chemical pregnancy (since last
>>August) and am currently pregnant again. I took progesterone suppositories
>>last November without any problem, however last week after being on the
>>progesterone treatment for one week, I broke out in hives and had a reaction
>>to the progesterone. The suppositories were from the same LOT # and were yam
>>based. My Dr. is telling me there is nothing more we can do on the
>>progesterone front since we don't know if it is the peanut or yam I am
>>reacting to. I want to know if I should pursue injections. Another Dr.
>>offered to do this for me. Has anyone heard of this type of reaction? I
>>know I can't be the first person to experience this. I am currently spotting
>>and cramping. I am scared and feel I should be on some type of progesterone.
>> Thank you in advance for any information or answers that you can provide.
>>
>>Sally Reich
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>It is virtually impossible to be allergic to progesterone itself, as
>this is something that you make for yourself. you are almost certainly
>allergic to the carrier. An allergist should be able to help you
>determine what it was.
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>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is neither designed nor intended to replace consultation with and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>
>Please, no private e-mails. I will not be able to answer them.
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