
My Condition Started With An Upper Respiratory Infection . I

Question: My condition started with an upper respiratory infection. I was prescribed Bactrim. Two days later, I broke out in a red, painful rash restricted to my neck, chest, and upper abdomen. Discontinued bactrim, went to doctors two days ago. I do have blisters and it feels like a second degree burn. He didn't think it was Stevens-Johnson syndrome and put me on a medrol pack. Today is day two of the medrol pack and so far no change in the rash, but it also has not spread. I have been looking online for some kind of relief from the stinging pain. I have taken Tylenol and Benadryl. This is the first time I have ever had a reaction to a sulpha medication
Brief Answer:
Probably an allergic reaction, follow the advice below for relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to Bactrim.
I see through the query that you are using Medrol pack.
This medication is used in case of an allergy reaction.
It needs up to 36 hours to be effective.
Meanwhile, I suggest to use Calmine lotion for local relief.
I also suggest to continue using Tylenol three tablets a day for the pain.
I recommend drinking liquids and doing cool showers for relief.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably an allergic reaction, follow the advice below for relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to Bactrim.
I see through the query that you are using Medrol pack.
This medication is used in case of an allergy reaction.
It needs up to 36 hours to be effective.
Meanwhile, I suggest to use Calmine lotion for local relief.
I also suggest to continue using Tylenol three tablets a day for the pain.
I recommend drinking liquids and doing cool showers for relief.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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