Rash?

Paulax · December 5, 2006

I posted this in the complications forum, but more people come here. So here goes.

This morning I have developed a rash on my torso. They look like mosquito bites or acne, they don't itch, hurt or bother me. I just need to know it isn't band related.

Phoned my surgeon's office and secretary hasn't heard anything similar, so I am hoping it is my hot tub, or clothes or the weather or something I ate.

Please tell me if you have heard of anything similar.

Ariel · December 5, 2006

When were you banded? It could be a reaction to any meds that you are on.

Paulax · December 5, 2006

When were you banded? It could be a reaction to any meds that you are on.

I was banded this past July. I am not on any meds and haven't since before I was banded. I took a dose of Nyquil last night?

I won't panic. My doc is out until Jan, so I might go to the walk in clinic.

Thanks for your response....

No new food, no new detergent, no new clothes, no new products...I am at a loss here.

Tell me not to panic. And I don't know if it is my imagination or what, but it IS itchy....

My doc is on holidays, so I might go to the walk in....

BTW Ariel!

I see you aren't banded yet. Other than this rash, I feel so awesome. The band has given me hope in the weight loss battle. I feel so much more energy, I feel lighter on my feet, I sleep better, I just LOVE my band.

Good luck with your journey, I will be watching out for you.

hugs

barbara465 · December 5, 2006

I got a rash after a fill. I think I was allergic to the bandaid they put on me. I had the rash for several days, but it was definitely the result of the bandaid.

I also get sensitive on my torso. Hard to explain, but like when someone tickles you. However, it is just there. No rash, but feels funny for a few days. It comes and goes, but defintely only since surgery.

rmelvin · April 4, 2008

my sugery was march 26th 2008. I have broken out with rashes and hives and facial swelling. I have stopped all medicine, and taking bendryl every 4 hours. What do you think could be causing this?

socaldixiegal · April 5, 2008

don't panic. I suffer from very sensitive skin and develop hive type rashes from all sorts of things. Especially if it doesn't itch don't worry.

Our skin is a complex organism and can react to all different things. I've developed reactions from things i use all the time just out of the blue. food, lotions, cosmetics, soaps, detergents - combinations of the above.

You can always pick up a hydrocortison cream at the drugstore, but that's more of an itch relief. Most often doctors aren't able to determine what causes rashes

I doubt it's band related.