Joe, a diabetic, was given the antibiotic Vancomycin to treat a foot infection. But the antibiotic made him sicker than the initial infection. A rash developed over Joe’s body and his skin began to blister over and peel away. The blisters formed inside his throat, causing excruciating pain and making drinking difficult. He was at risk for dehydration. Joe was hospitalized for eight days. His blood pressure dropped and his blood sugar sky rocketed. His wife was desperate to find something Joe could keep down to help speed his recovery, and that is when she went to Razzleberry’s.

Kaczocha told the Knoxville News Sentinel, “I asked, ‘Where’s your husband?’ And she told me what happened. I said, ‘Why don’t you take him a little Lemon Ice to comfort him?’ I thought it might be soothing to his throat.” The Lemon Ice worked like charm. Joe was soon able to expand to other flavors. After eight days, he was able to leave the hospital.

More than 200 drugs have been linked to SJS, most commonly antibiotics, ibuprofen and anti-seizure medication. While some medications list the warnings in fine print on their labels, people who have suffered from the condition argue that they were never fully warned of the potential dangers. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with SJS, you may have a claim against the manufacturer.

SOURCE: Stevens Johnson Syndrome › SJS victim says ice cream led him to a speedy recovery