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What Causes Red Blotches On Body After Having Medications For Injured Back?
Question: I have been taking 3 medications for my injured back. In have 3 bulging discs pressing on the nerves going to my feet and legs. I have neuropathy in my feet and legs are numb. The medications are: Lyrica, Zanaflex and Ultram. I have developed red blotches on my shoulders, upper arms, and lower abdomen. Is this from the meds or something else.
Brief Answer:
If appeared after taking medication then this can be due to medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and photo.
If eruptions have appeared after taking medication then this can be due to medicine.
You may need to stop all medication and see for reduction in skin eruption.
If it reduces then it will be confirmed that this is allergic reaction to medicine.
Lyrica can lead to skin eruption.
Another possibility of urticarial dermatitis is likely.
Biopsy may be needed for diagnosis. Urticarial dermatitis is an early sign of bullous pemphigoid in some patients. Eventually tense blisters appear.
Usually treatment with tropical steroids gives relief
I will advise to consult your treating doctor for management.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
If appeared after taking medication then this can be due to medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and photo.
If eruptions have appeared after taking medication then this can be due to medicine.
You may need to stop all medication and see for reduction in skin eruption.
If it reduces then it will be confirmed that this is allergic reaction to medicine.
Lyrica can lead to skin eruption.
Another possibility of urticarial dermatitis is likely.
Biopsy may be needed for diagnosis. Urticarial dermatitis is an early sign of bullous pemphigoid in some patients. Eventually tense blisters appear.
Usually treatment with tropical steroids gives relief
I will advise to consult your treating doctor for management.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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