Please Help!! Itchy Rash 2 Weeks PRE-OP!!

[Seattlelight 0]

I could really use some advice!

Last Wednesday 5/7; I went to my PCP about a small itchy, red, bumpy rash that started under my armpits. His diagnoses: some sort of Skin Fungi and put me on Diflucan. Well, it has now spread all over my body!! I itch from head to toe!! I've called my PCP 3 times. He finally called in Prednisone, which just stops me from taking a knife and scratching my skin off - but I'm still itchy!!

Anyway... my question is this, should I go back to my PCP tomorrow and let him continue treating me, or should I contact my surgeon and see what he thinks. I'm afraid to let my surgeon know because of the obvious, I don't want my surgery postponed - I am scheduled May 27th, and start the 2 week liquid diet on Tuesday.

Please Help... I'm sure my anxiety is not helping matters either. I'm not trying to be stupid, of course I want to be totally healthy. If I can't get rid of it in a few more days I'll have to let the surgeon know. I'm just asking for advice. Thank you

Edited May 12, 2008 by Seattlelight
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[*susan* 1,709]

First, I would definitely let your surgeon know what is going on. Especially if you are on new medications. Secondly, I think if it were me and what my PCP prescribed me had not worked, I would probably request a referral to a dermatologist.

[Seattlelight 0]

First, I would definitely let your surgeon know what is going on. Especially if you are on new medications. Secondly, I think if it were me and what my PCP prescribed me had not worked, I would probably request a referral to a dermatologist.

Hi Susan, thanks for your opinion. I did see my PCP, put me on more meds for the allergic reaction to the previous meds. :biggrin: So, I will need to speak to my surgeon now and take it from there. Wish me luck!

How can I delete a thread? Still new at this.. I was kind of desperate last night and would like to erase the same posting above in another forum. Thanks