Has anyone else started a red dot with MAI meds?

Posted by roslynroslyn @roslynroslyn, Sep 29 1:56pm

After a month on meds, suffering from severe constipation and lack of sleep, I have now developed a red pinpoint body rash. (torso, legs and ankles too).
Anyone else experience that?

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My rash was termed vasculitis; doctor was concerned it indicated I could develop anaphylaxis. I'm attaching a photo. Agreed this can be serious.

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@yardsend it started like that. Now it’s worse and melted together.

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@roslynroslyn Can you have the ID paged? Or your PCP? Call the office and speak with the nurse. Your rash sounds serious and I would not wait past today to get counsel. In the meantime, if it were I, I would take an allergy pill or 2, like allegra.

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@scoop just took Benadryl. My id dr had surgery yesterday. I have an appointment with someone else on Thursday morning.

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@scoop just took Benadryl. My id dr had surgery yesterday. I have an appointment with someone else on Thursday morning.

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@roslynroslyn There's also urgent care in case you don't want to wait. I'm in that camp but of course up to you!

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@yardsend it started like that. Now it’s worse and melted together.

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@roslynroslyn ,
Have you gotten through to the ID yet? Do you have orher options, like FP, before it becomes an emergency? I'm worried for you.

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@crepass I’ll let you know btw high fever last nite and dots turning to welts, I really need to speak to my ID. Waiting!
Could be viral or meds.

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@roslynroslyn , please consider ER if doctor does not get back to you. always better to be safe.

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@beverlylynn rash is much worse welts now. Waiting to hear from md

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@roslynroslyn Please don't wait if 50mg benadryl every 4 hours doesn't stop the spread, go to the ER. Worsening rash is sign of allergic reaction, which can rapidly get worse. By all means, no more antibiotics until you see the doc.

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@roslynroslyn Please don't wait if 50mg benadryl every 4 hours doesn't stop the spread, go to the ER. Worsening rash is sign of allergic reaction, which can rapidly get worse. By all means, no more antibiotics until you see the doc.

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@sueinmn I have an appointment Thursday morning to verify if it’s the meds. I will NOT take any pill’s until this is made clear. My id just had surgery. Not working. The doc Thursday is a GP. If I need an ID I will go to clinic on Friday bright and early. The fever and rash aren’t common with these meds but are possibly an allergic reaction. I think it is that!

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@roslynroslyn ,
Have you gotten through to the ID yet? Do you have orher options, like FP, before it becomes an emergency? I'm worried for you.

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@yardsend Md on Thursday morning.
If situation isn’t resolved, ID early Friday am. No pills until it’s resolved.

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@roslynroslyn There's also urgent care in case you don't want to wait. I'm in that camp but of course up to you!

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@scoop that would be hospital emergency. Hugely long waits and lots of germs. I’m too scared to wait there. If it becomes an emergency, I will go. 🙏🏻

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@scoop that would be hospital emergency. Hugely long waits and lots of germs. I’m too scared to wait there. If it becomes an emergency, I will go. 🙏🏻

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@roslynroslyn At the emergency department, the triage nurse will determine severity. Given what you've described it sounds serious, especially if it's vasculitis, as described above. You don't need anymore problems than you already have! Let someone at least take a look at you. You can always leave. ED's ebb and flow -- they are not always as busy as we remember. Wear a mask and something to read or do in case you have a small wait. Keep us posted! We are all worried for you!

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