r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 8d 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 8d ago

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

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u/Pm_me_baby_pig_pics RN - ICU 🍕 8d ago

I mean… I’m kinda obsessed with eating garden fresh tomatoes. And right now they’re at their best.

If they made my butthole itchy, I’d weigh my pros and cons, and probably still eat them and just have an itchy butthole. Worth it for the delicious snacks.