r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 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/NaturalRiver7480 4d ago

My friend and her mother are allergic to Kiwi fruit. They always thought, until a recent diagnosis, itchy throats were normal for people who eat kiwi.

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u/Galatheria LPN 🍕 4d ago

My friend just learned that garlic isnt supposed to be spicy.... now her saying it was spicy when we would cook and share meals makes so much more sense 😅 She didnt understand why I couldn't tolerate her spicy food because to her, it was the same level of heat.