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So I have a rash that is spreading all over my entire body. Dr told me it's something I'm ingesting since it's spreading all over. That's easy because it could only be my Protein Powder.

But, what if my body is rejecting the foreign object inside? Is that possible?

I asked urgent care Dr and he said no, that the rash would be more localized.

Any feedback?

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Could be a side effect from a medication. Were you put on anything new post op?

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it looks like you were recently sleeved...if that's the case, it could be any of the medications given to you in the hospital (some take a few days to show themselves)... like the anethesia, insulin, etc... if it continues and doesn't look like it's getting better...see your PCP!

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Im 6 weeks post op I have also had a rash for the past couple weeks. My Dr wasn't sure what was causing it. I just started an allergy med. I hope it takes it away. I hope yours gets better.

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If you have a widespread rash, you should see a doctor, I would say an allergist.

Take some pics, so you can 'see' the progress of the rash, that can provide insight also.

Check your supplements for ANY ingredients that are even vaguely similar to any allergies you may have. Consider getting a topical steroid like cortisone. Again consult your doctor first.

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If you have a widespread rash, you should see a doctor, I would say an allergist.

Take some pics, so you can 'see' the progress of the rash, that can provide insight also.

Check your supplements for ANY ingredients that are even vaguely similar to any allergies you may have. Consider getting a topical steroid like cortisone. Again consult your doctor first.

I went to the Dr.

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It could be an allergy to anything from a medication to a new soap, detergent, Shampoo, body spray, etc. Try to think of something you started using around the time it started. Any other symptoms besides the rash?

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I am not on any medications right now and nothing in my home has changed.

The Dr said it has to be something I'm putting into my body because it is from my feet to the back of my neck.

The only thing I'm drinking is Protein Shakes so I switched to muscle milk because it's lactose free.

So, that leaves me to question if it could be the staples...

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I am not on any medications right now and nothing in my home has changed.

The Dr said it has to be something I'm putting into my body because it is from my feet to the back of my neck.

The only thing I'm drinking is Protein shakes so I switched to muscle milk because it's lactose free.

So, that leaves me to question if it could be the staples...

I have very sensitive skin...we found out from trips to Mexico and Bahamas that I'm allergic to salt Water. bread out in a horrible rash all over. Bach in November I had my son via c section and a few days later I broke out in the same rash all over...just more intense. Couldn't figure out why since I hadn't been in the ocean. last week I had the upper endoscopy and Tuesday of this week woke up with the same rash!!! Went to the dr since I'm leaving for Mexico tomorrow and she gave me a steroid shot that really helps. She seems to think I'm allergic to either the anesthia or the saline drip since I had both in November and last week. So might want to talk to Dr about that. hope I helped more than I told my life story. Good luck! !!

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My sister in law tried the medifast diet and after a week found out she was allergic to the ingredients in the food. So maybe it is something in the Protein Drink. You also need a shot of steroids for that rash to start healing.

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Is it a rash or hives?

I recently found out that I'm allergic (mildly Thankfully) to Benadryl, It's possible it's something in the shakes but it also could be your body more sensitive to your regular detergent/soap/ etc. I know that my body chemistry has changed and my regular detergent irritates my skin if I don't let my clean clothes sit for a day or two first.

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I broke out in head to toe hives 2 weeks post op. We suspected the Vitamin B1 or B12 injections I received just a few days before, but the doctors tell me it could have been anything. I suffered with them for one week, until a wonderful covering physician at the hospital (I was admitted due to the hives causing shortness of breath- needed Epinephrine breathing treatments) sent me home on oral Certizine and Zantac. The combination of these 2 medications resolved my hives within 12 hours. I had received IV Benadryl and IV Solumedrol during my hospitalization, as well as oral steroids and Benadryl at home, but the hives didn't resolve until the Certizine and Zantac were started.

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