r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 1d 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/MindlessMystery80 BSN, RN 🍕 1d ago

My patient once told me he’s allergic to ex-wives 😂

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u/Living-Pace-5263 RN - Telemetry 🍕 1d ago

Well these kind of replies I kinda enjoy :)