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Severe allergic reaction- then!!
I had a severe allergic reaction. Broke out in hives and while in the shower my tongue started swelling. Took Benadryl ASAP and the symptoms started going away. The next day I had a bright red ring around my abdomen. It looks like a severe sunburn and it very itchy. I've had two cortisone shots with no relief. I just started a new job and have no insurance for a few more weeks so have been going to a clinic but I'm starting to get worried this thing isn't going away.
No, I realized after your comment saying red ring isn't really correct. My abdomen is covered from belly button to rib cage in a bright red 'rash". It's not raised at all- it's itchy and looks like a sunburn. I'm calling it an allergic reaction because I'm allergic to cats and had the severe reaction right after coming in to contact with one. I originally had hives and was very itchy, my tongue started swelling and after some Benadryl it all went away. The next day I had this. It seems to be spreading to my forearms today. Cortisone shots are not working. If it's a rash and nothing more serious I'm fine being uncomfortable. My wife thinks it's more serious. ( of course )
A red ring can mean a tick bite. Have you been in the woods? Does your dog have ticks? Could it be a bug bite?
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