Hanging in there!

@kareng (80243)
United States
May 29, 2025 12:18pm CST
Here is an update on Rash Lady...hey, I may as well be humorous about it, right? I still have the rash. The original area it started in was my lower legs. That cleared up a bit, but now it is starting all over again there. The rash has also spread to my back. That is good in a way since I can't reach my entire back to scratch. However, it is also very annoying and uncomfortable. I suppose my face is next, since this rash has started at my ankles and moved up. Uggg. I go back to dermatology next Tuesday on June 2nd. I've been playing phone tag with the nurse to see if doctor has any recommendations for the meantime. She has only called me back so far at 7:30 am and I'm in a deep sleep at that time since I'm not getting to bed before 4 am on most nights. Hope you are all having a good day? It has to be better than itching all day!! Photo Credit: Pixabay, Public Domain
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
11 Jun
I use this Candid Dustine Powder and the itch vanishes.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
11 Jun
I don't think we have that here. I'm much better now though. Life resumes! Well as I get stronger. I lost a lot of strength during those 7 weeks!
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
12 Jun
@allknowing I still say stress brought it on and triggered the auto immune stuff. I have Sjogrens Syndrome and that is not unusual for that to happen. It also happens with Lupus and other auto immune disorders/diseases.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
11 Jun
@kareng I wonder what that itch was due to
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rakski
@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
30 May 25
that sounds so frustrating and exhausting too, especially with the sleep schedule and phone tag on top of everything. It’s maddening when something like a rash keeps spreading and doesn’t give you a break.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
I am very tired and over it, only not over it. Praying that it will be played out on Tuesday or much better. I don't want to keep testing meds on this. It has been a "miss" more than a hit.
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rakski
@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
30 May 25
@kareng I will pray for that too
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
@rakski Thank you love!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
30 May 25
Did they get the results of the biopsy? Maybe it is stress induced
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
@snowy22315 We will see.
Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
They did.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
30 May 25
@kareng I suppose the next step is allergy testing
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 May 25
I am enjoying my day working at home sharing news stories and completing surveys.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
Sounds like a good day there!
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
@Deepizzaguy Yes, the rain missed us today also. We got enough yesterday!
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 May 25
@kareng It was a good day to make up for showers that passed in the neighborhood on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
29 May 25
This is certainly dragging on! Can you have developed a sudden allergy?
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
I hope not. But I will be asking to do allergy testing again when I get switched over to a new primary doctor.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
31 May 25
@Ronrybs Fingers crossed!
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
30 May 25
@kareng This can't be over soon enough! I do hope they get a grip on it
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
30 May 25
I sure wish I had a solution for you. I hope the doctor can help you.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
31 May 25
It's crazy the wait time to get in to see some of these doctors. With the doctor calling to schedule my appointment, it is mid July!
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
31 May 25
@LindaOHio I agree! I will be calling Monday to get on the cancellation list and get in there sooner.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
31 May 25
@kareng That's much too long.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
29 May 25
I admire you for finding a way to keep your sanity.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
I've been busy with Ebay too, but there is only so much you can do there!
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148710)
• Roseburg, Oregon
29 May 25
I hope the rash will go away.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
Yes, me too! Can't be soon enough! I'm beginning to think I inherited my dad's medical trend of just being abnormally normal.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
29 May 25
I hope they can give you some answers soon
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
Appointment moved to Tuesday so we can consult with another dermatologist. He doesn't work in the afternoons. I was originally scheduled for Monday afternoon to get stitches out and recheck. At least it didn't get pushed any longer!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 May 25
Have you tried cutting out suspect foods? I know I get an itchy rash if I eat too many oranges. For my Mum, it was strawberries. Just a thought.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
No, I haven't. I usually get a bad case of sneezing when I am allergic to a food item or my mouth and/or face swells. I found that I was allergic to something in the lemon cake that I usually have for dessert at a local restaurant. I did do elimination on that and did not react.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (33875)
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29 May 25
Oh dear I was hoping that the rash would be a thing of the past by now. Having an ok day. Was a bit slow on the uptake today when I got out of bed but I blame Jim Beam for that
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
Yep, it is still with me and it's welcome has been gone. I am tired and tired of it, hoping it feels the same and goes away for good.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 May 25
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (33875)
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30 May 25
@kareng I hope so too.
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