I had a TKR on 2/7 and have subsequently broken out into Prickly Heat. It started as a rash but quickly became more than that. It's all over my stomach, back and lower back into the buttocks. I haven't had my first post-op appt yet so there's no one to ask. Very painful, it "weeps" and spreads and is an unwelcome addition to the pain family. Some said to take Benedryl but I'm worried about Benedryl along with the oxycodone. And one had advice for me?
Thanks! it was my PT person who looked at it and cited the connection between opioid spinals and prickly heat. I also read about it online (about the correlation, that is). Apparently it happens more to women than men and is more prevalent in winter than any other time. (Check, Check for me). My first post-op check up is in two days from now). I tried Benedryl last night and it helped with the itching but I'm sweating like a piggie all night long and still wake up in a puddle. Anyone else have this problem?
Thank you, JK. I did just what you suggested. The Benedryl has helped and I am being seen tomorrow morning.
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@amyotrophic. Do you know for sure that it’s prickly heat? You could be having an allergic reaction to a med or something. It sounds like you should be seen by a dr.