Developed a rash after being sleeved

[Nessapuddin71 5]

I was sleeved on May 22 with no problem. I was discharged on the 23rd. On my second day home my mom noticed a rash on my face-not itchy. Today, I noticed the rash has spread onto my entire face, neck, shoulders and chest. It is still not itchy. Has anyone experienced this?

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

Please call your time and leave a message for someone to get back to you. If you are not experiencing other symptoms, it may be nothing, but they need to be the ones to figure that out.

[SydneySleever 104]

I had an itchy rash but that was reaction to the painkillers! Agree with Diana_in_Philly.

[Nessapuddin71 5]

I called the surgeon on call yesterday (due to the holiday). It was not my surgeon. He mad it sound like it was no big deal just take some Benadryl. It maybe an allergic reaction to Pepcid. Call tomorrow if it still worries me and get in with my surgeon. I now have large itchy bumps at the top the steristrips on two of the incisions. I am headed to PCP, now. Thanks for your help

[Hop_Scotch 1,633]

The large itchy bumps where the steristrips could possibly be contact dermatitis.

[Kay07 734]

On 05/29/2018 at 07:00, 2shea said:

The large itchy bumps where the steristrips could possibly be contact dermatitis.

Yup. Have this. Sucks. 😭

[SydneySleever 104]

On 05/29/2018 at 20:39, Nessapuddin71 said:

I called the surgeon on call yesterday (due to the holiday). It was not my surgeon. He mad it sound like it was no big deal just take some Benadryl. It maybe an allergic reaction to Pepcid. Call tomorrow if it still worries me and get in with my surgeon. I now have large itchy bumps at the top the steristrips on two of the incisions. I am headed to PCP, now. Thanks for your help

Let us know how you go! Hope it’s better soon!

[Frustr8 7,886]

@SydneySleever, Sydney,made the National newscasts in the USA , hope you are safe in the midst of all that!😯

[Nessapuddin71 5]

Thanks for your support. It is contact dermatitis at t the steristrip sites. The rash is a reaction to something. Due to the distribution she feels it is a drug reaction. I received so much during surgery. The only new drug I now take daily is protonix. So for now I am off that. No clear diagnosis or cure. Take Benadryl-which sucks I just woke up from surgery. It took me 3 days post surgey to full wake up. She says I can try Zyrtec and use the shower to help the stripes to come off. No I am afraid of heartburn.

[SydneySleever 104]

On 05/29/2018 at 22:06, Frustr8 said:

@SydneySleever, Sydney,made the National newscasts in the USA , hope you are safe in the midst of all that!😯

Thanks, Frustr8. Been inside all day so I’ve been ok. It’s raining now too, so that will help!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hurray for that! Sorry for all the people in the Burn Zone but every so glad this member of the fantastic Down Under gals is still safe.☁and ☔and a quiet Tuesday evening for you!

[SydneySleever 104]

On 05/29/2018 at 22:29, Frustr8 said:

Hurray for that! Sorry for all the people in the Burn Zone but every so glad this member of the fantastic Down Under gals is still safe.☁and ☔and a quiet Tuesday evening for you!

Frustr8, I feel you are the guardian angel of this forum! You are so thoughtful, kind and encouraging! So many good wishes from me to you.

[OriginalGaPeach 28]

I called the surgeon on call yesterday (due to the holiday). It was not my surgeon. He mad it sound like it was no big deal just take some Benadryl. It maybe an allergic reaction to Pepcid. Call tomorrow if it still worries me and get in with my surgeon. I now have large itchy bumps at the top the steristrips on two of the incisions. I am headed to PCP, now. Thanks for your help

Thanks for sharing...I recently had surgery and I'm dealing with the same issue. A different doctor told me the same..take Benadryl. I'll see how I look tomorrow.

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