Riva-Rash

[bluefin]

Hi all. I don't post here offen but read all the time. I an on shot 9 of 48 and doing ok so far except for the rash that started on my calfs at week 3 and now is on my arms and chest,lucky not on my face yet, feel like I was attacked by mesquitos or rolled in posion oak. I have been using a 1% hydrocortisone cream, and over the counter anti-itch meds. I called the doc and he prescribed  50mg of Atarax for itch. My wife bought Aveeno lotion, Dreft soap for clothes and Ivory bath soap. I know some get this and some don't but does it go away at some point or just something else I will have to deal with. They said if it gets too bad I would have to stop TX, I said NO WAY.
Texasgal we are on the same week hope your shingles get better.

[relentless]

Use aveeno bath oil in shower every day...soak at least nce a week in aveeno bath and add aveeno oil from shower.  Use aveeno anti itch cream whenever necessary.  It will work.

good luck  
relentless

[texasgal]

Yes, we are on the same week and my doc said the same thing.  So far, I have not had the opportunity to speak with my doctor which to me means that he has considered keeping me on the meds.  As far as my shingles go, I was only affected in a very small patch on my upper right thigh and it seems to be well on its way to mending.  I was given Valtrex and a dose of prednisone and it seems to have worked.  I hope your rash is not shingles.  I feel for anyone with it.  It isn't so much painful as it is very ugly and embarrassing as well.  Please do well.  I will think about you.