The weekend I came home from the Hosp I started to develops a rash on my lower belly. Tried hydrocortisone but it didn't help. Balmex eased the itching so I thought maybe it would just clear up. Over this past weekend it was spreading any getting worse. First thing Monday I called my NP who took me right away. She prescribed Fluocinonde cream, which I started using right away. Today the rash is twice as big and the itching is unbearable - I haven't slept in two nights. I've left three messages on the NP's voicemail and I've tried to call my dermatologist twice this morning. I don't much care who I see or how much I have to pay... I am miserable!!!!! I'm about ready to just head to the walk-in. :-(

The weekend I came home from the Hosp I started to develops a rash on my lower belly. Tried hydrocortisone but it didn't help. Balmex eased the itching so I thought maybe it would just clear up. Over this past weekend it was spreading any getting worse. First thing Monday I called my NP who took me right away. She prescribed Fluocinonde cream, which I started using right away. Today the rash is twice as big and the itching is unbearable - I haven't slept in two nights. I've left three messages on the NP's voicemail and I've tried to call my dermatologist twice this morning. I don't much care who I see or how much I have to pay... I am miserable!!!!! I'm about ready to just head to the walk-in. :-(

I'm not a nurse, but daughter is allergic to everything. That is what it sounds like. You are having a reaction to either an antibotic, pain medication, or some medication that you got in the hospital. Reaction can take up to a week after taking it as it wears out of your system. You do need to see a doctor and explain what you were given not name specific but the fact you were in the hospital and were given medications.

I'm not a nurse' date=' but daughter is allergic to everything. That is what it sounds like. You are having a reaction to either an antibotic, pain medication, or some medication that you got in the hospital. Reaction can take up to a week after taking it as it wears out of your system. You do need to see a doctor and explain what you were given not name specific but the fact you were in the hospital and were given medications.[/quote']

Saw the NP again, then had to wait to see the surgeon. They wanted to make sure that it wasn't an allergic reaction to the sutures (one incision is taken over by the rash but it didn't start there - I guess there are internal sutures) and that it wasn't an infection. No to both. Switched to Zantac, Children's Benedryl, and Benedryl topical ointment. Tomorrow I see a dermatologist and I need to bring a list of everything I took or used before and after surgery. I'm just sitting here waiting for the Benedryl to knock me out, because that's what it does to me. :-(

Saw the NP again' date=' then had to wait to see the surgeon. They wanted to make sure that it wasn't an allergic reaction to the sutures (one incision is taken over by the rash but it didn't start there - I guess there are internal sutures) and that it wasn't an infection. No to both. Switched to Zantac, Children's Benedryl, and Benedryl topical ointment. Tomorrow I see a dermatologist and I need to bring a list of everything I took or used before and after surgery. I'm just sitting here waiting for the Benedryl to knock me out, because that's what it does to me. :-([/quote']

And knock me out it did! Just woke up an hour ago...

Hopefully you are getting some relief. I've only had a reaction once from something after surgery, but my daughter on the other hand has spent many hours in the er because of a reaction to antibotic. One time she has a reaction, next time she won't so they never know which they have to use on her so benedryl is her close friend. Keeping fingers crossed you are getting relief.

Hope you get some relief!

This morning it looks like part of the rash is drying up. Hard to really tell because of where it is (the whole area between my belly button and my bikini line - not that I wear one!) and it was so brilliantly purple yesterday, but the center looks a little less so today. Benedryl helped me sleep all night. After a good nights sleep and yesterday's nap at least I'm not dragging today. Dermatologist at 1pm. Looks like another dress day, can't bear jeans rubbing on the rash. :-(

Oh my goodness I hope this clears out soon. Let us know the results.

Oh my goodness I hope this clears out soon. Let us know the results.

I really need this cleared before I go back to work on Monday, or I will be pretty miserable! RNY surgery was a breeze, little pain, no complications, minor issues (constipation and gas-gone now). After all that a stupid RASH is kicking my butt and making me miserable...

Imagine how I feel my teenager is telling me how mom your not a teenager to be with pimples lmbo we need to find you a cream to clean it up ugh okay I'm trying. Damn it's pouring outside I thought summer was coming more damn rain ugh!

Imagine how I feel my teenager is telling me how mom your not a teenager to be with pimples lmbo we need to find you a cream to clean it up ugh okay I'm trying. Damn it's pouring outside I thought summer was coming more damn rain ugh!

Cold and miserable, today and tomorrow. I thought I'd be spending my recovery relaxing on the deck, getting a little tanned, and walking my little dog. Nope! Shivering under blankets (with shivering little dog), watching movies and being bored. Blah!