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What a day,also a question!

TWGarrett
TWGarrett
A misserable(mis-spelled) day. About the 4th day of hipp joint aching, feet going crazy as well as periodic ache. Nose stuffy, coughing(sometimes productive).Then there is the feeling of guilt for not doing the wifely duities. The husband is being wonderful. But I feel guilty. :-( I just don't have it in me.
Now comes the question. It's totally of the wall. Does anyone have a problem with a rash under their arms? I have back before I quit work. Then night before last I woke up in the middle of the night itching like crazy under both arms. Now there is a full blown rash under both arms.
Not looking to be a good week. Then again maybe things will be better tomorrow, right?
TWGarrett
TWGarrett
Oh yeah, I forgot the part where I've put ten pounds back on. Thanks to Prednizone(mis-spelled).
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
You may have developed an allergy to something in your deodorant/antiperspirant - my husband has a lot of problems and can only wear certain brands.

Lose the guilt - it's totally non-productive and will use up your precious energy. Do what you can - and count your blessings for an understanding spouse.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The rash could also be a yeast infection. Does it look like when a baby has thrush in their mouth and on the cheeks. Canesten cream can treat it well if it is. The reason my brain went in this direction is because you mentioned prednisone. When I used to be on large doses of prednisone I struggled all the time with yeast issues. Cut back on your sugar and simple carb intake while on prednisone it really throws the blood sugar out of whack as well. Good luck and hugs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've never had that, but it could be anything from an allergy to dry skin even! I would double check with a DR

I feel guilty to at time, especially when I am just too tired to do anything and my H has to step up. But we just have to remember that we do our best, and more even on our good days. We are lucky to have someone to help and lean on during the bad days.

As for prednisone... I can't stand it! I have been on it a couple times from allergic reactions. Made me so puffy and I ate so much food!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
If you send me a friend request, I'll be able to show you the 2pics I posted in my photo page that shows the rash I developed under each arm (both involved the arm pit, but one arm's rash also involved the inside of my upper arm and then down the side of my boob). It developed in June, took quite a while to go away, left what looked like a dirty tan when the rash subsided and was the ITCHEST rash I've ever experienced. The rash was bright pink/reddish, raised but, flat on top. It also had an irregular border.

A few weeks ago, I developed that same rash again - only this time, it was on my right shin.

If you have what I had, it is not contagious, it comes when the Fibro flares and when my immune system is stressed (both times the rash appeared I was in the midst of a financial crisis and dealing with serious issues in my relationship AND in significant pain).
deleted_user
deleted_user
P.S. - Carwrite is correct, prednisone can trigger hypoglycemia. That's increased blood sugar and, if it was a yeast infection instead, it would've fed off the increased blood sugar.
TWGarrett
TWGarrett
I started out on 60 mg. pred. for 4 wks. then 50 for 2wks. then 40 and naow I'm at 10 for awhile. This is my first dealings with pred. but not my first with the rash. Not using a new deodorant.
As for the guilty feeling;house cleaning wasn't the wifely duties I was referring to. I know yall have said it makes you feel better but my hipps as well as the rest of my body is screaming NOOOOOO!!!