Incivek rash

[skiyaltr]

Looks like the worst is over; but holding my breath.

today is end of week 8, incivek.

week 7 started itching really bad, no rash yet; started atarz last friday; by sunday, the rash started and provceed to get worse; st dr. appt wednesday, prescrribed fluocinonide.  wednesday and thursday were miserable, but seems like it is running it course and creating pattern I can deal with.  Have stayed home this week from work.

Last night about 9, went through all the tx second guessing and what would happen if it gets worse.  I can always count on the forum to provide support, perspective, advice, and most importantly, success stories.

I manage an office of 60 people and have shared with the management team; not specifics.  Corporate office is not actively involved.  I have about 180 hours paid time off.  I will use as much as needed to get through the next 4 weeks.

[crossroadsec]

Boo rash. Yay time off! I didn't really seriously want time off til after week 25. If I were you I'd save it til the end n cumulative effects hit. Jus my humble opinion.. I have spring break coming. BIG smile... Good luck, Karen :) (who still has the rash at week 35)

[pooh55811]

I had/have a rash too starting in about week 10. The fluocinonide and Hydroxyzine have helped considerable but as soon as I get one are cleared, the rash just moves next door. Mine is probably a Riba rash the derm doc said. I am at week 24. It is better, but not gone, and the discolored blotches hang around for a while.

It is great you can take some time off to deal with these problems.

Hope your's gets better soon.

[pjhep62]

hang in....i had it but not too bad, mostly on my legs... used LOTS of hydrocort anti itch cream... the memory is starting to fade ...  been done with the incivek for 12 weeks now, still have a patch of it on my right hand that just refuses to die... lol