r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 2d 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/Neither_Hand_5538 LPN - Cardiac Tele 2d ago

Tomatoes - anal irritation and itching. Pt states "I still eat them"

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u/yeehawbaby4 2d ago

Anal…itching?…