When you go to the doctor because you have an intermittent rash that occurs in random locations on your body, it goes without saying that the rash will not be present at the time of your visit.
Then you must attempt to figure out how to describe the mysterious rash, which… if you knew how to describe it in great detail, you could of told the nurse over the phone the description and saved yourself the $100 bill for coming into the office.
After I suggested I take a picture of it the next time it pops up, of course it would show up on my right hand… making picture taking relatively impossible, since I’m right handed.
Cameras are not made for left-handed-only people, FYI.
I was prescribed a extra strength cortisone (I think) creme for the rash until I can photograph said rash and show the doctor exactly what it looks like.
Oh, and, of course, I didn’t go pick up the creme tonight.
So, of course, I am continuing to scar myself because the rash itches like craaaaaazy and I have no willpower when it comes to not scratching it.
I’d take a picture to show you, but most of the visible ‘damage’ is on my right hand.
I swear its Murphy’s Law.
Ain’t it the truth?! I had TWO spots that were kinda strange and hung around for WEEKS. When I FINALLY called & made an appt with the dermatologist, they’ve both healed. ARGH.
Try putting some ice in a baggie and numbing the rash, maybe that’ll help stop the itch.
I get random hives…like one hive. Seriously. I find that Aveeno anti-itch works well. If you can’t get to the scrip cuz it cost $99999, drop $7 on that. It might help.
Hope you feel better soon.
Phinz – At least they healed, though, right?
Miss Ann – I will look into that Aveeno. I don’t know how much the script costs yet, but if its not on the $4 program, I’m not getting it.
The camera part reminds me of when I had a *very* painful episiotomy and thought it might not be healing correctly. I couldn’t really see it well (because I am unfortunately NOT a contortionist and could not stick my head between my legs for a peek) and I was also alone, so I tried to take a picture of it with my camera. There is nothing quite as sad as a Mom trying to take pictures of her own hoo-ha. And that was TMI. Sorry
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