Response to 's question about rashes

[Guest guest]

Dear :

Regarding your question about recurrent skin rashes, etc.:

I too have been experiencing mysterious rashes, sometimes hives, all with

unknown sources. I've seen my regular Dr., a dermatologist and an allergist

over the past 3 years or so because of these recurrent rashes, all to no

avail.

This past episode began in September and was initially thought to be a virus

related to Chicken Pox. I was covered head to toe adn itched like crazy.

After 3 1/2 weeks, I returned to the Dr. who referred me to a dermotogist

who specialize w/ allergies (in case) who prescribed a cream I apply to my

entire body daily. The cream contains hydrocortisone. This is the ONLY

thing that has worked with the exception of a couple blasts of steriods that

I truly hate taking (they can be very dangerous and the relief is only

temporary). I am STILL using this cream, as this rash continues to flourish

on almost a daily basis, to a lesser degree than previously. The general

feeling is that it's probably related to the pain medications used to

managed the CP. So the source of the problem cannot be removed at this

time.

Are there others experiencing similar instances?

Armantrout

[Guest guest]

Yep, me too. Although lately, the rashes seem to have stopped. No one seems

to be able to tell me what they are caused by.

Yes, another lovely component of this lovely disease.

Jerry/NC

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Response to 's question about rashes

> Dear :

>

> I too have been experiencing mysterious rashes, sometimes hives, all with

> unknown sources. I've seen my regular Dr., a dermatologist and an

allergist

> over the past 3 years or so because of these recurrent rashes, all to no

> avail.