I'm on Ramipril, Atorvastatin, esomprazole and 75mg aspirin. I've been taking these for 18 months since my MI. I stopped taking ticagrelor after 12 months.
Anyway, 6 days ago, I started to get a rash on my legs which has gotten worse and worse and is now spreading to my belly. It's really itchy/uncomfortable. I've been taking antihistamine, yesterday a pharmacist gave me hydrocortisone cream, I can't see a doctor for 2 weeks, and I'm on holiday next Saturday!
Any ideas folks?
Could you accelerate the gp appointment? Or ask to speak to one?? FIlung that 111??
If you are really concerned you can always cancel holiday. I am sure you’re health and well-being is priority
Saw doctor, prescribed anti biotics, said it should clear up in 5-7 days
Any indication from GP as what it is?
There is a problem called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, I had this earlier this year, apparently it’s very rare. I’m mentioning it as the hospital failed to diagnose it and treat appropriately.It started as a rash, first thought to be Chicken Pox, then as it got worse, Shingles then I became very ill with SJS. As I say, it’s rare but it happens. Hopefully your rash is just some sort of allergy but I just wish I’d known SJS existed so I’d have been aware of what was happening and insisted on the right treatment. Good luckX
I take Ramipril and have an identical rash on my legs. Last summer my dose was increased to 10mg/day and since then the rash has got worse. I used hydrocortisone daily, sometimes twice, for many months to keep the rash at bay. I was concerned about the side effects of that cream (because it’s a steroid) so I switched to a thick Nivea skin cream at the end of last year. I have to apply it to my legs morning and night but it works and my legs have since healed. If I stop using it the rash comes back though.
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