I am a week post op and I have a rash across my stomach where my bandages were. I have had them off for days so I'm not sure why they just came out of nowhere. They do itch.

I did a Google search and saw it's rather common. Dr visit or just let it be?

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i would personally put some cortisone on it and see how it looks by tomorrow. i'm sensitive to bandaid adhesive and my stomach kinda looked like yours.

and wow, your incisions look great at just a week postop!

I had the same thing that actually spread to my entire body :-( Hives of unknown origin is what they diagnosed me with lol! THe doctor said that if you are allergic to something that it doesnt always show up right away. He said it could be reaction to antibiotics they gave in hospital, adhesive from the steri strips, etc. I was told to take benedryl, take cold shower and pat dry (no hot showers...will make you itch worse!) and some cortisone cream.

Did the trick and it was gone within 3-4 days.

It could also be a rash from taking pain meds if you are on codine. I know my mom and my daughter are both prone to rashes with pain meds.

Call your Dr...maybe something like neosporin or something to help with the rash/itch

I'm not taking any pain meds at all. I'm guessing it has something to do with the adhesive. It actually burned my skin in one spot on the side.

I took benadryl last night but can't during the day because it knocks me out.

I'm glad my incisions look good. My Dr didn't glue them or anything so I was worried.

rash across my stomach

@@Sassypants92201

sorry about your itchy rash

its great to ask any and all questions on the board

getting good comments from others that might have similar problems, or a good suggestion of what the remedy could by

after all is said and done with the good advice/comments from "us"......

(.as you can see , we are all quite smart ..)

see/talk to your doc

he's the one to ALWAYS listen to first, second, third, etc. etc. etc

stop scratching!!! (doc would probably say the same!!)

good luck

kathy

Edited June 17, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

Yes, I understand Dr is always best but I do not like to waste insurance money and Dr time, my time going to the Dr when I don't have to.

I had a rash.... Came from the blood thinners.... Allergic reaction to lovenox.

Yes, I understand Dr is always best but I do not like to waste insurance money and Dr time, my time going to the Dr when I don't have to.

@@Sassypants92201

ooooops, no harm meant

sorry your insurance doesn't cover doc visits et al

hope your rash improves/disappears sooner than later

i'm sure you will receive good advice from people in the know

I do stand by my original suggestion...........

stop scratching!!!!

good luck

kathy

Edited June 17, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

If insurance covered the surgery there should be a "global period" where all surgical related issues are covered 100% with no co-pay.

If insurance covered the surgery there should be a "global period" where all surgical related issues are covered 100% with no co-pay.

I was self pay. Rash is getting worse and has spread. I am going to urgent care now.

I do have insurance but I don't like to go to the Dr unless I have to. I feel insurance costs are so high because people jump and go to the Dr over every little thing. But that's a whole different message board.

Rash is worse and has spread. going to urgent care now.

@@Sassypants92201

hi - you went to urgent care on thursday

today is sunday

how are you feeling???

did they give you antibiotic or something?

inquiring minds want to know!!

hope things are better

good luck

kathy

@@Sassypants92201

hi - you went to urgent care on thursday

today is sunday

how are you feeling???

did they give you antibiotic or something?

inquiring minds want to know!!

hope things are better

good luck

kathy

They gave me a steroid shot and a steroid prescription for home. The rash is gone but I'm still itchy in some places. I switched to muscle milk because it's dairy free.

They gave me a steroid shot and a steroid prescription for home. The rash is gone but I'm still itchy in some places. I switched to muscle milk because it's dairy free.

My rash and itching started a week after surgery and was caused by an allergic reaction to the glue used to hold the steri strips in place. It was like poison ivy all over my abdomen and drove me crazy. I used an anti-itch gel and a prescription creme but just had to get through a week or so of the craziness.