by hojo on January 31st, 2003, 9:02 am
Yes I have been tested for 65 of the most common allergens found in Ohio related to trees, grass, dander, etc. These symptoms started a week after a severe drug reaction to Zyrtec. I stopped taking the medication and the hives under my arms immediately went away. Unfortunately, that same week I also immediately developed severe widespread muscle and nerve pain throughout my entire body, head to toe. It was/is unbearable. There is NO DOUBT in my mind that Zyrtec caused this, however I would never medically be able to prove it since I've seen nearly 15 doctors and specialists and they've never heard of such a thing.
It's been a year and a half since this started. I typically go about 4 weeks feeling fairly normal (mild symptoms) and they I endure a week of pure hell (severe widespread pain and twitching), its nearly incapacitating.