hives, bumps from tonic water
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I have finally through a process of elimination found out what is/was causing random hive like bumps on my skin,
Its tonic water.
Ive had G&T s before and used to drink quite alot of it a few years ago and never had any issues.
have random G&Ts through the year and a few weeks ago bumps came up and didnt know where from.
but last night i had 2 G&Ts and sure enough later on bumps appeared. then pretty much gone in the morning.
to test it out tonight iv'e just had 2 tonics and they have appeared again.
usually on the neck and arms but theres a couple on my legs too at the back. and i can feel them on the back/side of my head through my hair,
How is this a thing?
anyone else get it?
pics below
Its tonic water.
Ive had G&T s before and used to drink quite alot of it a few years ago and never had any issues.
have random G&Ts through the year and a few weeks ago bumps came up and didnt know where from.
but last night i had 2 G&Ts and sure enough later on bumps appeared. then pretty much gone in the morning.
to test it out tonight iv'e just had 2 tonics and they have appeared again.
usually on the neck and arms but theres a couple on my legs too at the back. and i can feel them on the back/side of my head through my hair,
How is this a thing?
anyone else get it?
pics below
Edited by asfault on Wednesday 17th April 20:52
Edited by asfault on Wednesday 17th April 21:00
Dr Wikipedia to the rescue!
wiki said:
Negative effects
Tonic water is known to cause fixed eruptions, which is a type of skin reaction to drugs,[15] due to the quinine content. Various scientific journals have reported the repeated intake of tonic water can cause fixed eruptions with varying severity, with one reporting the onset of Stevens–Johnson syndrome.[16] The cases of fixed eruptions were seen after the patients drank tonic water, by itself or mixed with gin. Some symptoms of the fixed eruptions include pigmented macules, high fever, erythematous plaques, and bullae.[17][18]
Tonic water is known to cause fixed eruptions, which is a type of skin reaction to drugs,[15] due to the quinine content. Various scientific journals have reported the repeated intake of tonic water can cause fixed eruptions with varying severity, with one reporting the onset of Stevens–Johnson syndrome.[16] The cases of fixed eruptions were seen after the patients drank tonic water, by itself or mixed with gin. Some symptoms of the fixed eruptions include pigmented macules, high fever, erythematous plaques, and bullae.[17][18]
Havnt had gin or tonic since I first posted this topic.
Had 3 vodka lemonades last night and pizza (Sunday is my friday) and that was it. There's alot around the back of my neck to the side and just below the hairline too.
Also it can't be either of what I ate or drank as had them in past years and no issues... got a doc phoning me tonight through my work scheme as local doc can't even phone consult until next week...
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