So now I have a skin rash!
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
Eugene, Oregon
May 1, 2018 1:34pm CST
I suppose this new thing has to do with taking Naproxen for several days to counter the Achilles tendon swelling caused by a reaction to an antibiotic.
I first noticed yesterday afternoon that I have a mottled reddish rash all over my legs and chest. I have stopped taking the Naproxen, which can cause such a rash. I called my doc's office and talked with a triage nurse who told me if my tongue swelled or my throat closed up to get to an emergency room. Really??
None of that is happening and the good news is that the rash does not itch. It is not on my face or scalp and I am trying to flush it out of my system by drinking lots of water.
I can now walk normally, though the swelling around my heel an ankle on my left foot is still there.
I must say that I'm getting a little tired of these "symptoms of the day" appearances.
No photo with this one; even the free ones are too ugly!
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@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
1 May 18
@JamesHxstatic I'm full of it! At least I think they say"it"!!!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
@WorDazza Something like that perhaps.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
1 May 18
All is well that ends well ....you are alright despite your allergic reaction that is the main thing! don't worry, with your efforts to flush out the allergens things will be alright for you soon! Thanks @JamesHxstatic !
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 May 18
Thanks for the reassurance! I am hoping that happens.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
1 May 18
@JamesHxstatic , just be cool, everything will be alright dear friend! It looks a mild allergy! Thanks!
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@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
2 May 18
@JamesHxstatic I think this should help to be back perfectly healthy in no time.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 18
@LadyDuck I am optimistic about that too, Anna.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 18
I have stopped all meds, but am taking my vitamins and drinking lots of water.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 18
Yes, it is very odd for me to experience so many little illnesses on top of pneumonia.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
2 May 18
The triad nurse probably didn't help much, I would have probably imagined I had some of the symptoms she talked about. But lucky you didn't develop them.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 18
No, it remains about the same so am not too alarmed.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
1 May 18
It can be a merciless merry go 'round when you wind up taking one medicine to offset the side effects of another medicine. Keep in mind, though, that if you drink too much water, you will need to replace minerals and even salt because all that water flushes eveything out of your system, not just Naproxen. Just trying to give you something else to worry about. 
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@snowy22315 (169877)
• United States
1 May 18
I think it's called old age! but you do deserve a break..No one wants to have some new malady every day!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 May 18
Yes I spoke by phone to the triage nurse at my doc's office twice and they are not alarmed as long as it does not itch and is a flat, not raised rash, but thanks for the suggestion.
