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What To Do When Red Rashes Develop On Limbs, Chest, Torso Around The Time Of Sinusitis Which Is Not Going Away By Levequin As Usual?
Within the last 24 hours I have developed what I assume to be the common cold; sore throat which has improved, sneezing, runny nose, slight dry cough and stuffiness. Had a horrible time sleeping last night and noticed a red rash developed on my back, back of arms down to elbow, back of legs and inner thighs. It started to spread around chest and torso. I have taken no prescription meds and only OTC meds such as musinex which I ve taken many times before with no problem. In the past yer I have developed a rash when I had a sinus infection nd was prescribed Levequin. Which I took many times before as well. My PCP thought or some odd reason I developed a rash fom the Levequin, however I now have a rash tht does not itch but uncomfortable and I m on no medications. I question if I should go o the ER or if my symptoms are causing this and what I can do for it? The pattern is hen I get something related to sinuses or head cold I am getting this...approx third time but this is the most severe. Thank you- Gwen in MD
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
The rashes which are appearing during sinus infection may be due to the infections in the body.
The drugs which you are taking is meant for reducing the cough and a antibiotic.
The rash which is present on the torso should be evaluated is it is due to allergic reaction in the body, medications what you are taking may not help to reduce the itching and rashes.
You may be having Eczema.Along with the existing drugs I would have suggested some antihistaminics to reduce the allergic manifestations.
If symptoms are not improving you have to undergo some investigations to find the reason.
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM,
The rashes which are appearing during sinus infection may be due to the infections in the body.
The drugs which you are taking is meant for reducing the cough and a antibiotic.
The rash which is present on the torso should be evaluated is it is due to allergic reaction in the body, medications what you are taking may not help to reduce the itching and rashes.
You may be having Eczema.Along with the existing drugs I would have suggested some antihistaminics to reduce the allergic manifestations.
If symptoms are not improving you have to undergo some investigations to find the reason.
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
Thank you
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