Work and Health: Today, after a week of no side effects, my bronchitis medication...

By Justmyluck - 21/11/2018 08:00 - United States - Bloomsburg

Today, after a week of no side effects, my bronchitis medication decided to screw me over. I'm running on 3 hours of sleep and half of my face is sunburnt in randomized patches. Guess who has a huge presentation today. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2012 00:30 - Croatia - Rijeka

Today, I have a tooth infection that's spread to my jaw and ear. It hurts so badly that I'm practically in tears. Today's also the day I found out I'm allergic to the medication I was prescribed. Everything hurts, I'm covered in hives, and I can't stop throwing up. FML

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Today, I woke up with a swollen face and have been diagnosed with mumps. Despite having been vaccinated against it. Twice. I have three assignments due next week and I can barely stay awake long enough to type this. FML

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Wednesday 21 November 2018 14:11

Oh no, you got this OP Have a nice hot drink and maybe try to make-up over the worst of it if it's not sore or sensitive

autumnvalkyrie 2

Wednesday 21 November 2018 23:38

Did you actually get sunburned or does it just feel and look like sunburn? I made an account just to comment on this, bc this could actually he a very severe and serious reaction to medication, Steven-Johnson's syndrome or something similar, and it can be life threatening! It's very treatable if you get to a doctor right away, please see someone asap especially if you're running a fever or have blisters in your mouth or on your skin. Good luck to you.

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TumblrweedPasses 11

Wednesday 21 November 2018 14:11

Oh no, you got this OP Have a nice hot drink and maybe try to make-up over the worst of it if it's not sore or sensitive

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 21 November 2018 15:56

Make your presentation about the importance of sunscreen and use yourself as a cautionary tale of not using it. They’ll be impressed by your dedication to your work!

autumnvalkyrie 2

Wednesday 21 November 2018 23:38

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Thursday 22 November 2018 8:50

Is it possible you were taking steroids for the first weeks of the medication? Something similar happened to me and it turned out I was allergic. If you were try to get back on the steroids.