Any ideas

[Tinkerjack1912]

Does anyone know what this rash is?

It is in the joint opposite the elbow it started itching this morning and when I looked down ths rash greeted me. I'm such a lucky girl.

[Betty67]

heat or bites? Assume you done the clear glass test.

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to Betty67]

Hi it just appeared this morning been there all day. It's not bites I think it could be eczema looking on the net. Gentle hugs xxx

[Betty67 in reply to Tinkerjack1912]

well hope you get answers soon and that it is really easy to put right. I currently have about 8 bites on my feet. Very itctey.

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to Betty67]

Ouch we definitely suffer don't we. Xx

[Fibrofoggiest]

Hi TJ, this is only my personal opinion and I suggest that you do take yourself off to your GP in the morning, but it looks very similar to the Urticaria rash I experienced earlier in the month. That having been said it could any number of things, so please do get it checked out. In the meantime you could put a cold flannel on it to see if that helps.

Very much hoping you manage to get it properly diagnosed tomorrow and sending lots of healing vibes your way

Foggy x

[TheAuthor]

Hi Tinkerjack1912

I am so sorry to read that you are experiencing this issue, and I agree totally with Foggy. I had Urticaria many years ago due to an undiagnosed latex allergy, so it really should be checked out. The allergic reaction can be to almost anything? From wash powder to soya?

I want to wish you all the best of luck with finding the answers that you so desperately desire and deserve.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[Fibrofoggiest in reply to TheAuthor]

Hi Ken

My recent outburst of urticaria was caused purely by stress and I know dear Tinkerjack has been pretty stressed recently and I hope it is possibly the same for her. A course of antihistamine tablets sorted it out, so if when TJ visits her doctor, that it turns out to be the same as you and I and treated easily

Still sending loads of positive healing vibes

Foggy x

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

Hi Ken & Foggy, I take antihistamine on a daily basis just one of many pills. I am wondering if it is eczema? I was on a lot of meds for my asthma a while back and my eczema came back full force. My doc isn't in on Mondays but I was already thinking of getting an emergency appointment Tuesday for my legs. Thanks for all the advice much appreciated gentle hugs xx

[TheAuthor in reply to Tinkerjack1912]

Good luck with doctor hope you can get it sorted.

Take care

Ken x

[fenbadger in reply to Tinkerjack1912]

Hmmm. No need to say see a Doc. Hives will get through quite a lot and as has been said you've been through a heck of a lot lately. I think Urticaria is more a reaction than a condition and easily fired off by stress etc. Doesn't make it any less painful or serious. Good luck

[fenbadger in reply to Tinkerjack1912]

Hmmm. No need to say see a Doc. Hives will get through quite a lot and as has been said you've been through a heck of a lot lately. I think Urticaria is more a reaction than a condition and easily fired off by stress etc. Doesn't make it any less painful or serious. Good luck

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to fenbadger]

Thankyou. I hope you are as well a scan be today. Xx

[TheAuthor in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

Hi Foggy

Sorry to hear that it is bad enough without getting it because of stress. Mine was in 2007 and I was hospitalised for a week while I was given the anti allergen meds.

Luckily I have never had it since.

Take care

Ken x

[angied]

Could be shingles?

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to angied]

Hi I don't think it's shingles no other symptoms and that's the only spot but you never know. Gentle hugs

[Hidden]

It looks like hives lou certain meds can cause them as well as stress let me know much love and hugs jillxx

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Jill, still there this morning a little redder, I'm now thinking reaction to tge cymbalta as as I'm getting really cold at night (even put my dressing gown on in the night) and the next minute I'm sweating.

How are you today! Xx

[sue32]

It looks like eczema or contact dermatitis. My daughter suffers from the exact same thing!! XX

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to sue32]

Thankyou Sue x

[sue32 in reply to Tinkerjack1912]

No probs! I forgot to say that my daughter's eczema is in exactly the same place as yours!! XX

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to sue32]

It strange I haven't been touching it but it's now scabbed over and looks like tiny cuts. Got do on Friday so will speak to her about it. X

[clare_hart]

I agree with Sue. I had severe excema as a child. It looks similar yet not quite. Never had hives so I couldn't even guess. You should definitely see a doctor, though a hospital trip, unless it is unbearable, seems extreme to me. Like was suggested, cold compresses could help. Also, you might consider an OTC cortisone cream to reduce the itching. I can't think of any bad side effects that would have.

Sensitivities and allergies can start up where they have never existed before. It doesn't matter what your age. You may have just the slightest history of sinus allergies, food sensitivity, etc., and those could lead to having a tendency to develop a rash later.

But I am suren ot a doctor, so my opinion is just that: an opinion. I hope you get this cleared up soon.

[clare_hart]

I want to add that I looked up urticaria and it does look like initial, mild stages. But I would be remiss to say it is one thing or the other. Perhaps it is not necessary to see a doctor, but if it doesn't clear up soon, I would put that appointment on my list.

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to clare_hart]

Thanks for your thought, I did wonder eczema as I had it when I was little and when I was on heavy drugs for asthma about 15 years ago.

[mitziblue]

I get it in the summer. It's fibro related. Wash with hospital soap with white washcloths and don't use a sponge. I started getting it about 6 years ago. In the winter it's not bad. Hope this helps sweetheart!!! xxx Mitzi

[Tinkerjack1912 in reply to mitziblue]

Thankyou.

[Tinkerjack1912]

Thankyou.