How can I stop the stinging/burning of my allergy shots?
Question by sarahS: How can I stop the stinging/burning of my allergy shots?
I have been getting two allergy shots a week for several weeks. They sting and burn. Is this normal? People I have talked with said that allergy shots are not supposed to be painful? Help, please.
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Answer by MWMAMA
Allergy shots will often sting or itch for a while afterward, especially when the dosage starts to increase. Sometimes you will develop a large bump, like a giant mosquito bite. As long as it goes away within 24 hours, and you are not having trouble breathing or swallowing, you are probably fine. Most clinics have a number you can call with questions if you are concerned.
See if the nurse can use some topical spray and/or apply an ice pack right after you get the shot to help. Also, taking an anti-histamine like Zyrtec a short time before you get your shot helps reduce the reaction too. (Before taking any medication, please check with the doctor or nurse.)
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My dr followed mine up with a dose of benadryl because I complained that it burned and itched so bad….
Sometimes mine did that especially if I came in contact with something I was allergic to – like pollen. I found that ice helps or a cold can of soda and the doctor gave me a benedryl cream to use that helped.