Just wondering if anyone else out there has had this. It's a rash that goes across your nose and cheeks, and is slightly, well, butterfly shaped.
I just happened to look in the mirror and yipes! I've got one.
Supposedly, this is a symptom of Lupus -- whatever the heck that means, since it's probably all Lyme anyways.
Just curious more than anything. This is a first for me.
Thanks,
Alison
Posted by Curley911 (Member # 2205) on :
I think you will get ALOT of response to this. Knowing that (in my belief) is an STD, I see this on alot of clients. (I do hair). I was 1st diagnosed w/Lupus the Fall after I showed a bullseye rash to my doctor the previous Spring. Now she was really at the top of her game. NOT.
The symptom has reduced to a sometimes pink nose late in the afternoon or when I'm tired and a slight flush on each cheek if I'm tired. Or if I eat poorly. It will go away.
Also, I use Bare Essentials makeup that is powder and brushes on. I can take the smaller area brush and apply a more concentrated amount on the nose and cheeks and then use the big brush w/the powder and buff it on for a much lighter coating and a fresher overall look. The makeup is all natural (so they claim) and I love it.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
My rash is slightly different than the described lupus butterfly rash. My rash starts on my cheek and runs about two inch wide down to my mouth. It's not across my nose.
It is the same rash that I've had on my legs, arms and back since becoming ill in July 99 (when the illness from hell started).
It is the pechias (sp) type rash that is pinpoint red bloodlike dots. I suspect it's bartonella, since I've also got the sore soles of feet.
I've recently started using my rife machine for bart. So I'll see if there's any response. I think I remember the abx Dr C prescribed for bart was the rifampin??? It was just another abx I couldn't tolerate the herxes from it. Or is it climydician/quinine for bart???
Memory (lack of) still one on my lingering symptoms. Oh well, improved in so many other ways since starting rife. Sometimes I have one, sometimes I don't.
Take care, Pam
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Thank you for the responses! As a matter of fact I just tested positive for Bart.
Of course Lupus was the first thing one of my Many Doctors Who Don't Have a Clue About Lyme thought of, but was ruled out due to not lab results, but lack of rash.
This rash just appeared magically for the first time last night.
Cave, I don't think I have had my ANA tested. I'll have to check into that.
Thanks!
Alison
Posted by duke77 (Member # 5051) on :
Most people hear malar rash and automatically assume it is Lupus. Lupus isn't the only thing that causes this.
Your doctor can do a simple blood test to rule out Lupus. You will probably want to rule this out because Lupus is serious, and several Lupus symptoms mimic Lyme. (rashes, joint pain, fatigue to name a few)
Posted by Susan in G'ville (Member # 8185) on :
Yes, I get the butterfly, too. And have LD. Also had the EM and an intermittent itchy rash on the back of my neck.
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