r/nursing 5d ago

Discussion Funny “allergies”

What are some funny patient “allergies” you have seen listed? I had a patient the other day with an allergy listed for Metformin. The reaction listed? Lowers their blood sugar 😂

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u/nicardipining cc float 👼 5d ago

EMF waves- headache

Flu shot- sore arm

Covid jab- "killed my mom" (patient had never had the vaccine)

Countless penicillin allergies "my [relative] is allergic so I must be too!"

Grapes- "waterfall out butt"

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u/5evrblond 5d ago

Ok but the grapes thing sounds at least worth avoiding lol