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What Causes Flu Like Symptoms And Fatige When Suffering From Pityriasis Rosea?

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014

Question: Hello I have pityriasis rosea for the 4th time. The last time was in 2012 and it started back in 2006. It has always lasted more than 12 weeks for me and flu like symptoms persist throughout the first 2 months and I get really worn out with chronic fatugue type symptoms for the duration of the outbreak. Allergists and dermetologists have not been able to offer any assistance is there a specialists or specific tests that I should be asking for?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, there is need to rule out Lyme's disease which often presents as Pityriasis rosea or co-exists with it making it an recurrent issue. You may have to get serological tests for Lyme's disease like ELISA and Western blot. Also, do get a Biopsy of a lesion you have. These tests provide useful information on the condition you have.

Based on the findings in above tests, a suitable treatment can be formulated which can cure and prevent recurrences.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (18 hours later)

Thank you for your reply. I live in Canada and understand that Lyme disease is not well tested or diagnosed here. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
provide details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please mention the places of your choice and easy to reach. I shall advice good dermatology centers there.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

I live far from a major centre in Golden BC, the closest major centre would be Calgary but its in Alberta so I don't know how that works with helath care between the provinces I will ask my doctor as well as I can't go to a dermatoligist without a GP's referal. Otherwise Cranbrook, Kelowna or Kamloops are close and XXXXXXX is also a possibility.

Thanks for your time

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
below are by recommendations

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Below are my recommendations.

Dr. XXXXXXX M. Orchard, MD
Dermatology
8614 E Mill Plain Blvd Suite 400, XXXXXXX WA 98664

Dr. XXXXXXX P. XXXXXXX MD
Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery
2228 XXXXXXX Ctr, XXXXXXX OR 97232

Do take your GP's advice on the same.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar