Rash across abdomen and mid-back pain.

[StephanieS0208 39]

Hi all. I had surgery last Thursday. Since Monday I have a rash across my abdomen. I have an appointment tomorrow and I just feel like they're going to tell me it's hormone changes. I also have mid-back pain on the right side. Sometimes I'll have an almost labored or skipped breath when inhaling.

I just want some options because I know I've been getting in enough fluids and walking and Protein.

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[lvmyrottnlab 6]

2 days home from surgery and I found out I was allergic to the Lovanox injections they had me doing twice a day. My husband said I was scratching in my sleep. Doc said you can have a delayed reaction. Could be something like that. Glad you have an appointment. Hope you feel better soon.

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[lillipad25 1]

Sounds like shingles too me.

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[ready_to_be_thin 179]

I agree with lillipad25....my first thought was shingles too..

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[Squirmals 14]

Shingles occurs only on one side of the torso, on nerve tracks. You won't see it across both sides of stomach. It can be one side of stomach and around to your back .

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[StephanieS0208 39]

It doesn't hurt and is definitely across the entire abdomen. It's itchy too.

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Edited November 10, 2016 by StephanieS0208

[Aggiemae 739]

You just had major surgery and this is not typical or expected. Don't panic it might be a reaction to the anti bacterial cleanser or The suture closuree (mine where glued) but PLEASE call your surgeon (or the sevice or the on call) and let someone know first thing in the morning.

[StephanieS0208 39]

Dietitian and doctor suspect it's a Protein or dye causing a reaction. I alternate Protein supplements so I just have to pick 1, stick with it for 3 days, and see which ones I react or do not react to. It's not lactose issues.

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[Joy@boman 151]

Could it be from tape

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[StephanieS0208 39]

No. They used dermabond glue

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[moekemp 3]

I had a rash too for a few day, pretty sure it was anti bacterial cleanser they wiped on me before surgery.

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[theantichick 2,204]

Shingles occurs only on one side of the torso, on nerve tracks. You won't see it across both sides of stomach. It can be one side of stomach and around to your back .

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This is typically true, but not an absolute rule.

The shingles virus infects nerve bundles and outbreaks happen along the nerve, and nerves typically only serve one side of the body.

However, it's entirely possible to infect the same nerve bundle on BOTH sides, and then you will see a wrap-around rash.

Not the most likely scenario here, I'd suspect the injections or the clorhexidine wipes (or something else) first.

Best to consult the doc.

[jennycm 15]

Maybe it's a reaction to a post surgery rx. Like nascobal inhale B12 says rash is possible side effect. Take a look a side effects of stuff you,re taking

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[StephanieS0208 39]

The culprit may be this clindomycin. It's very possible.

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