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Moderator's Note: Enalapril is known to causes rashes and can also cause hives.

Lyndi

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I am at my wits end and could use some help. I am currently taking the

following meds: Morphine Sulfate ER, Oxycodone, Glucophage XR, Glimepiride,

Atenolol and Enalapril/hctz. I have a Sulphur allergy and questioned these meds

but was told it shouldn't be a problem. Well, here is the problem now.

For about 3 months I have had a mystery rash on my lower back/tailbone, side of

my right leg and on my scalp on the back of my head. It itches and burns badly

and have tried OTC Benydryl oral,Benydryl cream, Cortisone 10 and prescription

Steriod cream to no avail. Both legs are so swollen with fluid that they feel

like they are going to split.

Both my Pain Dr and Family Dr have seemed baffled. I am diabetic and feel that

they should be a little more helpful at resolving this. It is driving me

crazy!!

One thing to note - I was given a Pred Pack for a deep chest cold at a Walkin

Clinic about 2 1/2 months ago and much to my surprise the Prednisone resolved

the rash reaction for a few days but it came back with a vengence. I have both

dr appointments coming up this Friday (Pain Mgmt) and next Friday (Family Dr)

and was hoping to have some of your ideas to throw at them to get this resolved.

Thanks!

Gentle hugs,

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, I am just going to throw this out as an idea. Ezcema or something

similiar. It is a skin disorder that starts out looking like poison ivy. It

can break out anywhere (believe me I have had it in many different places). I

can cause the area to itch terrible, swell, red and burn.

Predisone helps relieve the pain and itching. I have used tropical steriod

medication. the cream did not help. However the ointment form worked in

combination with the predisone.

I don't know if this will be of any help, but perhaps it may help you and your

doctor figure out your sx. I will hold positve thoughts that you will get

relief soon.

Hugs, Tami

wrote:

> I am at my wits end and could use some help. I am currently taking the

following meds: Morphine Sulfate ER, Oxycodone, Glucophage XR, Glimepiride,

Atenolol and Enalapril/hctz. I have a Sulphur allergy and questioned these meds

but was told it shouldn't be a problem. Well, here is the problem now.

>

> For about 3 months I have had a mystery rash on my lower back/tailbone, side

of my right leg and on my scalp on the back of my head. It itches and burns

badly and have tried OTC Benydryl oral,Benydryl cream, Cortisone 10 and

prescription Steriod cream to no avail. Both legs are so swollen with fluid that

they feel like they are going to split.

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Dear :

I would seriously look up each of the drugs your on, and see if there are:

1 any contraindications for any of these drugs being used together.

2 See if any of their side effects is swelling of the lower legs and itching..

It sounds like to me that your having a side effect perhaps even an allergic

reaction.

Prednisone is great for fighting inflammation of nerves, soft tissues and

lowering allergic problems.

You might also call your pharmasist and see what they think a lot of times they

know more about the drugs the doctors are prescribing than the doctors do.

Sincerely

Mist

wrote:

> I am at my wits end and could use some help. I am currently taking the

following meds: Morphine Sulfate ER, Oxycodone, Glucophage XR, Glimepiride,

Atenolol and Enalapril/hctz. I have a Sulphur allergy and questioned these meds

but was told it shouldn't be a problem. Well, here is the problem now.

[Guest guest]

> wrote:

>> I am at my wits end and could use some help. I am currently taking the

following meds: Morphine Sulfate ER, Oxycodone, Glucophage XR, Glimepiride,

Atenolol and Enalapril/hctz. I have a Sulphur allergy and questioned these meds

but was told it shouldn't be a problem. Well, here is the problem now.

>>

>> For about 3 months I have had a mystery rash on my lower back/tailbone, side

of my right leg and on my scalp on the back of my head. It itches and burns

badly and have tried OTC Benydryl oral,Benydryl cream, Cortisone 10 and

prescription Steriod cream to no avail. Both legs are so swollen with fluid that

they feel like they are going to split.

>

,

I had shingles for the first time in my life two times within a two month

period. It started out as you explained. You need to get it checked for a

diagnosis and proper treatment plan. I took Valtrex and it made it go away.

Good Luck. Bennie

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> wrote:

>> I am at my wits end and could use some help. I am currently taking the

following meds: Morphine Sulfate ER, Oxycodone, Glucophage XR, Glimepiride,

Atenolol and Enalapril/hctz. I have a Sulphur allergy and questioned these meds

but was told it shouldn't be a problem. Well, here is the problem now.

>

:

Atenolol reactions include:

In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical

attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching,

swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing and you cannot stop it immediately

but with Doctor's direction. I would contact your Doctor with the conditions

you have for takeing the and hctz, something is going on you need checked.

Bennie

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My hubby has Psoriasis it started just like that it can cause swelling, itchy

rash, and effects the immune system.

Blessed be,

Ms.Katurah

>Tami wrote to :

>, I am just going to throw this out as an idea. Eczema or something

similiar. It is a skin disorder that starts out looking

like poison ivy. It can break out anywhere (believe me I have had it in many

different places). I can cause the area to itch terrible, swell, red and burn.