AHHHHH RAGING RASH ON LYMPHEDEMA ARM

RE
RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Oh My Goodness, I have a raging rash all over my arm that has lymphedema and it is driving me CRAZY! I saw my onco yesterday and he put me on antibiotics to ensure I do not get an infection and has sent me to a skin doctor that I will see tomorrow. He also had me get an untra sound on my tummy to look at my liver, pancreas (loss my sister to pancreatic cancer in 07), kidneys and gall bladder since I have recurring stomach problems. They are thinking that my gall bladder may be having issues, we shall see (all the pressing on my tummy did me no favors today that's for sure.) I go back to see my onco on Wednesday, I am hoping tomorrow the skin doc gives me something to ease up the horrible itching. Oh yeah I also have a cyst growing on my calf that I am supposed to ask the skin doc to remove, I'll let you know how it all goes.

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  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope Member Posts: 823
    #2
    ughhh!
    what the heck, RE? Praying for you. That's crazy stuff. Know I'm praying for you. Please keep us posted.

    shalom.
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #3
    Hi Re,
    Sorry to hear about your rash. Hopefully, the itching has died down some, because I know that could definitely drive you insane. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Hugs, Jean
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #4
    Bless you, RE...
    God bless you, girl! I hope that everything is resolved very, very soon. In the meantime, sending warm hugs your way.

    CR
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    #5
    Keeping you in our prayers, RE
    Geesh... as if you haven't already been through more than enough already, RE. Moopster and I will definitely be praying for you!
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #6
    I've had a rash on my hands
    I've had a rash on my hands and various other places for three years. I've seen three PCP's and one dermatologist and all I can do is control it. Mine have me putting a steroid cream on it. I hope you get relief!
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #7
    Aortus said:

    Keeping you in our prayers, RE
    Geesh... as if you haven't already been through more than enough already, RE. Moopster and I will definitely be praying for you!

    Oh you poor thing! I'm so
    Oh you poor thing! I'm so sorry that you're going through all this, RE. Sending prayers and hugs to you.
    You are truly a warrior. I hope things get easier soon and that darn itching ceases.
    Hugs,
    Wanda
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #8
    Definitely praying for you
    As Marcia said, the steroid cream can really help. But my first choice is for the rash to go away and stay away!

    Love,
    Moopy
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #9
    Just a thought or 2 - have
    Just a thought or 2 - have you changed the soap you wash your sleeve with? Or perhaps used out of a new bottle - manufacturers do change formulas (or somehow a machine that adds in the ingredients malfunctioned and too much of 'something' got in that batch)? Possibly developed an allergy to something in the sleeve material - allergies can develope from exposure. Probably not the problem but worth thinking about.

    Thoughts and prayers.
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #10
    Rague said:

    Just a thought or 2 - have
    Just a thought or 2 - have you changed the soap you wash your sleeve with? Or perhaps used out of a new bottle - manufacturers do change formulas (or somehow a machine that adds in the ingredients malfunctioned and too much of 'something' got in that batch)? Possibly developed an allergy to something in the sleeve material - allergies can develope from exposure. Probably not the problem but worth thinking about.

    Thoughts and prayers.

    to deal with .. have you tried .. corn starch applied with a cotton ball -- It is impossible to move, lift with that ugly rash ..

    Thinking of you my friend, and Praying for a quick -- resolve!

    Strength and Courage . . . .


    ♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸ Vicki Sam ♩♫♬♪♥.•´¸.•~♥♥♥~•.¸
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #11
    OMG!! I'm hoping you'll get
    OMG!! I'm hoping you'll get quick resolution on all of this. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #12
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    OMG!! I'm hoping you'll get
    OMG!! I'm hoping you'll get quick resolution on all of this. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    so sorry Re, sounds awful
    so sorry Re, sounds awful and annoying. hoping all resolves easily and well.
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #13
    RE... sorry to hear about the skin rash. It's good to hear your doctor is on top of things and has referred you to a skin specialist. I will keep my fingers crossed and send a prayer for you that what he/she prescribes brings you relief. I also will say a prayer for your other symptoms. Big hugs to you.
    BL
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #14
    it sometimes seems like it's never going to end, right! I hope you have a successful visit with the skin dr. I once had a reaction to a medication and I literally scratched my arm raw. I had to go to the hospital to get an antihistamine injection.
    {[hugs}} Char
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #15
    Dear Pink Sister Rena I pray
    Dear Pink Sister Rena I pray that all is well and that nasty rash disappears. You are one special lady and I'm asking special prayers for you.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #16
    UPDATE
    Well the skin doc gave me some good meds that he says should clear it up soon plus an anti itch shot and anti itch pills and to say I am woozy is an understatment. I keep going backspace to correct what I type here.

    I also got my cancer markers back and it was lower than last time at 15.3 which is good. Thank you all for you oh so kind words and prayers, hope you all have a great weekend.

    RE
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #17
    carkris said:

    so sorry Re, sounds awful
    so sorry Re, sounds awful and annoying. hoping all resolves easily and well.

    Sending lots of really
    Sending lots of really gentle hugs your way and hope the doc can give you something to clear up the rash.

    Donna
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #18
    RE said:

    UPDATE
    Well the skin doc gave me some good meds that he says should clear it up soon plus an anti itch shot and anti itch pills and to say I am woozy is an understatment. I keep going backspace to correct what I type here.

    I also got my cancer markers back and it was lower than last time at 15.3 which is good. Thank you all for you oh so kind words and prayers, hope you all have a great weekend.

    RE

    Did they ever figure out
    Did they ever figure out what the rash was from?

    I have been fighting poison ivy this week--a gardener's worst enemy! To avoid poison ivy, I always wear gloves now and shower after gardening using Lehman's poison ivy soap. It is kind of a scratchy soap and I guess it is good at removing the uroshiol oil, because I haven't had poison ivy in a year.

    But I ran out of the soap, didn't use it one lousy time, and boom poison ivy! I am now slathered with cortisone cream.

    P.S. I have no monetary connections with Lehman's $7 soap. My daughter gave it to me to try and it seems to work--anecdotal evidence only ;-)
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #19
    RE said:

    UPDATE
    Well the skin doc gave me some good meds that he says should clear it up soon plus an anti itch shot and anti itch pills and to say I am woozy is an understatment. I keep going backspace to correct what I type here.

    I also got my cancer markers back and it was lower than last time at 15.3 which is good. Thank you all for you oh so kind words and prayers, hope you all have a great weekend.

    RE

    So happy to hear the drugs
    So happy to hear the drugs are working. And... it's wonderful to hear your cancer markers are DOWN!!! Yippee! I am doing a skippy dance in your honor!
    BL
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #20
    Bella Luna said:

    So happy to hear the drugs
    So happy to hear the drugs are working. And... it's wonderful to hear your cancer markers are DOWN!!! Yippee! I am doing a skippy dance in your honor!
    BL

    Hi Re, Glad to hear you got
    Hi Re, Glad to hear you got some meds for your rash and hope they work quickly. I also have the lymphedema problem and can't do much with the massage therapy as I'm still doing rads so my arm stays swollen most of the time and have to wear the comp. sleeve. I've worn the sleeve so much its wearing down, so will have to get another one soon. There is a group in my area that helps people with purchasing this so I'm going to call them and see if they will help me get a new one. These things cost almost $100 and my insurance doesn't pay the cost. Also very happy to hear that your markers are down. Girl, you deserve some good things happening in your life. You're such a great warrior and survivor. Let us know how you're doing.
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #21
    Hope they discover the rash
    Hope they discover the rash cause soon. Itching is no fun and especially on that arm. Good thoughts and prayers it clears soon.
    Stef

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