Hoping I'm just crazy

[princesstabitha84]

I have eczema and I have noticed that every now and then I will get hives or bumps that magically become scratches just a short while later (less than an hour).  There is not a lot of itching.  I also have rashes that come and go but I think that is the eczema.  I was scared of skin parasites but there isn't much itching and no real pain in any of the affected areas.  I do notice a sort of crawling feeling over skin and a weird bubling underneath but could that be some sort of dryness?  I notice that it gets a little better the more water I drink.

[princesstabitha84]

Thank you.  Those actually haven't returned so far.  I do have a few rashes like little bumps but they aren't everywhere and with a little protopic that the doctor prescribed they seem to go away ok.  I am sure after the helpful comments here that they aren't parasites now.  I wasn't losing my mind I think it was a combination of things, withdrawal from Zoloft, electrolyte imbalance ( I work out a lot and wasn't hydrating much and barely ever drank sports drinks), dehydration and, possibly a hormone imbalance.  At the start of this, I had a mild bout of MRSA and I thought I wuold be smart and push my contraceptive pill back a week.  lol.  I think that may have been a really bad idea.  My doctor thinks I'm a little crazy but works with me.  She thinks it was some drying out and allergies too.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It looks like hives which come and go in response to an allergy. You can take some antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin. Although the rash may be itchy, avoid scratching it because you may damage the skin, and allow bacteria to get in, leading to infection. You may also need topical and oral steroids which are available under prescription. Also if the symptoms persist then get parasthesia ruled out.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.