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What Causes Rash On Lower Leg While On Bp Medication?
I have a rash on my lower leg. To me it looks like the rash of Vasculitis. It goes all the way around my leg right above my ankles nearly. It started about 4 years ago, after going to the dr he said it was like an under the skin infection and gave me an antibiotic. It went away. Every since then, it has came back numerous times. I have no income at all and go to a free clinic but none of the Drs seem to think it is anything to worry about, however, my legs swell, hurt, at times feels warm/hot to the touch, itches occasionally. I feel tired all the time, I haven t lost weight as far as I know, most days anymore nothing seems to appeal to me to eat although I still eat. How can I get the Drs to really hear me and do test to find out what is really going on. I do take a BP med that does cause some swelling but the other symptoms no. I have been on the Meds for at least 3 years. The ras
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Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to vasculits. It is a really long time for these symptoms and if it were vasculitis further complications would have occurred.
Your symptoms could be related to different causes:
1- Blood pressure drugs adverse effects. Are you taking any calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, nicardipine, etc.)? These class of antihypertensive drugs can cause leg swelling.
2- Venous insufficiency in the lower limbs. A Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels would help rule in/out this possibility.
3- Polyneuropathy. A nerve conduction study and a neurologist consult would help investigate for this possible disorder.
Other causes to consider would be vitamin B12 defficiency, electrolyte imbalances or inflammation. This is why I would recommend performing also some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, vitamin B12 plasma levels and electrolytes).
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to vasculits. It is a really long time for these symptoms and if it were vasculitis further complications would have occurred.
Your symptoms could be related to different causes:
1- Blood pressure drugs adverse effects. Are you taking any calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, nicardipine, etc.)? These class of antihypertensive drugs can cause leg swelling.
2- Venous insufficiency in the lower limbs. A Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels would help rule in/out this possibility.
3- Polyneuropathy. A nerve conduction study and a neurologist consult would help investigate for this possible disorder.
Other causes to consider would be vitamin B12 defficiency, electrolyte imbalances or inflammation. This is why I would recommend performing also some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, vitamin B12 plasma levels and electrolytes).
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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