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KristenAnn711

wish me luck, im about to look up this strange bumpy rash i have

HolsDoinIt

good luck..

cdthom

eeeewwww

KristenAnn711

no luck there.



its more red and bumpy than the pic shows. also feels burning and a bit itchy

starboardzor

I have to stay clear of that website. It just scares me!

believetoachieve

That website causes more problems than it solves!! :ohwell:

KristenAnn711

ive had this sunday, i dont know how to treat it. i'm going to try some allergy medication but i dont know if its any kind of allergy.

believetoachieve

I wouldn't take ANY medication unless you actually need it. Don't put potentially unnecessary or harmful chemicals into your body. Why not see a doctor, or a walk-in clinic??

KristenAnn711

I feel stupid going to the doc for something so small. he'll probably just tell me the same thing anyway. but if it hasnt gotten better by monday then i will go.

lukimakamai

That website always makes me think something it majorly wrong with me...I try to avoid it and just go to the dr.

KristenAnn711

are there any doctors or nurses in the house????

KristenAnn711

i cant sleep until i have some idea about this :sad:

KristenAnn711

im trying to decide if i should go to urgent care or wait a week to see my doctor about this. im thinking maybe its shingles? not really sure

Karleyyy

Take what they say with a grain of salt...seriously.

Karleyyy

Have you scratched it? I have eczema, and if I scratch it then that is when I develop the red bumps and it burns and itches.

swampole70704

my fiance is a PA and he HATES webMD...you cant realy be sure what it is until you see a professional...I agree to take that website's diagnosis with a grain of salt...and what makes you think you have shingles? Shingles is pretty serious and if you REALLY think you have it I would go to the doctor like TOMORROW

tmdugger

shingles would have more symptoms than a rash...have you tried a steroid cream like cortaid? I get contact dermatitis sometimes when I touch something I'm allergic too. It's a lot like poison ivy....except its caused by other irritants

If the rash doesn't subside in a few days to a week, or if it is accompanied by fever, body aches, or worsens consult a dr....

If its just itchy give it some time with a topical cream and possibly benadryl at night to both help you sleep and lessen the histamine response

KristenAnn711

it burns, itches, and aches like hell. its red, bumped up and a bit blistered. next appt with my doc isnt available until tuesday so i will go then. i'm using this aveeno cream right now that my old doc recommended. my mom is an lpn and she doesnt think its shingles but still wants me to get i tlooked at.

Forensic

You probably should get it looked at (at least to figure out what caused it so you can stay away from it in the future!)

I hate WebMD, every time I go there it convinces me I am dying/melting/exploding/etc.

Losingitin2011

Karleyyy

shingles would have more symptoms than a rash...have you tried a steroid cream like cortaid? I get contact dermatitis sometimes when I touch something I'm allergic too. It's a lot like poison ivy....except its caused by other irritants

If the rash doesn't subside in a few days to a week, or if it is accompanied by fever, body aches, or worsens consult a dr....

If its just itchy give it some time with a topical cream and possibly benadryl at night to both help you sleep and lessen the histamine response

I have Allergic Contact Dermatitis!