Red rash, itches, blisters, burns

Apaugh
Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

I have started to get this nasty red, itchy rash all across my scar line, in my arm pits.  On my belly and back.   It burns, stings, itches.  It feels hot.

I shower with anti bacterial soap.   I did not put creams on prior but then I took two places and put cortizol cream on it.  I took two benadryl.  It is noit helping at all. 

I finished the chemo in November.  Started the herceptin in November with Als.  Only have 3 herceptins to go.  

I did not change soaps, perfumes, deodorant, shampoos, laundry soaps.  Nothing. 

Any ideas on what this could be?

HUG

Annie

Comments

  • HapB
    HapB Member Posts: 527
    #2
    Annie

    You need to call the doctor first thing in the morning. Better safe than sorry. It could be an allergic reaction. I wouldn't self medicate. 

  • Teach76
    Teach76 Member Posts: 351 Member
    #3
    Shingles??

     I experienced shingles between chemo and surgery.  Our bodies are so stressed, and that is exactly when the virus surfaces.  Even if that is not the case, why should you suffer?  Make the call.

    hope you find relief!

    Kathy

  • Beepositive
    Beepositive Member Posts: 259 Member
    edited June 2017 #4
    Hang in there Apaugh

    sorry you are having so much going on!!! hang in there. even with my radiation under arm pits were sooo raw and peeling...but its getting a lot better everyday..Hang in there!!!

    BeepositiveSmile

  • meschellejensen
    meschellejensen Member Posts: 117
    #5
    Annie

    If it is shingles, there are some great medications that will contain the spread.  If it is related to chemo, hopefully they can give you some medication to provide some relief.  Best of luck to you Annie!

  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #6
    Call your Dr ASAP!

    Call your Dr ASAP! Especially as wide spread as it is.  Shingles are a very 'good'/likely possibility.

    Only your Dr can DX and get you on the correct TX - sooner is better than later!

  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
    edited June 2017 #7
    thanks ladies

    Went to reg. doc and she said I dont know and prescribed prednisone.  I am allergic to that and she knows it. 

    Today was an onocologist and herceptin treatment day.  He had a fit over what the family doc said and told me I should consider firing her.  Then he referred me to a dermitologist.  So we shall see. 

    Thanks for all your input.

    Hugs,

    Annie

  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
    edited June 2017 #8
    Frustrated....

    My rash and has started to spread down my arms.  I cant wear my lymphdemia sleeves because it is very uncomfortable to do so.  Now going down my legs.  I cannot get into a dermatolgist until July 20th!  I am calling the onc who referred me and trying to see if they can find another one I can get into sooner. 

    Just had another Herceptin treatment, so feeling grouchier than normal.  Thanks for letting me vent.

    Hugs,

    Annie

  • HapB
    HapB Member Posts: 527
    edited June 2017 #9
    Apaugh said:

    Frustrated....

    My rash and has started to spread down my arms.  I cant wear my lymphdemia sleeves because it is very uncomfortable to do so.  Now going down my legs.  I cannot get into a dermatolgist until July 20th!  I am calling the onc who referred me and trying to see if they can find another one I can get into sooner. 

    Just had another Herceptin treatment, so feeling grouchier than normal.  Thanks for letting me vent.

    Hugs,

    Annie

    Annie

    Isn't a rash a SE of Herceptin, according to my disclosure statement.  Did the MO mention that? Does Herceptin make people grouchy? It sure is a long haul! Hang in there. 

  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
    edited June 2017 #10
    thanks Hap

    I wrote on the other post.  I go back to that Herceptin page all the time.  and it is like a check list on the symptoms.  they come and go.  I hope and pray you get none of them. 

    Hugs,

    Annie

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