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Posted by justwondering (Member # 12813) on :
 
I did a search on this, but hope to get a little more info:)

Been on Mepron (2 tsp a day) for about 16 days or so, Art for 15 days or so and Biaxin for about 14 days.

For the past few days I have had intense itching in certain areas, especially my arms, legs and around my ankles.

I have scratched hard enough to cause bleeding/scabs.

Last night when I finally checked out my legs, I found light purplish and red blotches and small bumps around my arms, ankles, on top of my feet, around my thighs and knees.

- Nothing that looked like the pics of petechiae.

I don't feel like this is an allergic reaction b/c it is not progressing.

Is this common with Babs treatment?

Which drug could be causing this?

I have loved Mepron soooo much and I do NOT want to have to stop taking it!!!!!!!!!!!

[ 05. December 2007, 09:23 AM: Message edited by: justwondering ]
 
Posted by justwondering (Member # 12813) on :
 
anybody? thank you
 
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
 
I'm on Mepron, but since I haven't had this symptom, I honestly can't comment. I think your best bet would be to talk to your LLMD about this.

Perhaps he will tell you this is just a herx or have other recommendations...or perhaps it is a drug reaction. I'm sure your LLMD may be better equipted to answer this question than we are. I'm sorry I can't help more.

Cathy
 
Posted by hardynaka (Member # 8099) on :
 
Could it be allergy???
Selma
 
Posted by Charolette (Member # 13008) on :
 
Hi ya,

I was wondering if (perhaps) your being on Babesia treatment is allowing another infection to surface. For example, late last year when I was starting on Lyme/Bartonella treatment I had a measels/chickenpox like rash all over my chest and stomach (small red dots) as well as a reappearance of an ACA (Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans) rash on my left leg and foot.

The following link will show examples of these kinds of rashes, that are considered to be more common with EUROPEAN strains of infection:
http://www.dermis.net/dermisroot/en/35111/diagnose.htm

Good luck!
 
Posted by justwondering (Member # 12813) on :
 
Thank you all so much!!

Whatever it is, it isn't getting any worse. In fact, I think it is getting better.

I told my husband if this is an allergic reaction I will have to be on a ventilator before they can pry the Mepron out of my hands!

just kidding (kinda)

Thanks again!
 
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
 
Mepron I had them to little red dots up down my shins.
 
Posted by Walnut (Member # 6585) on :
 
It could be a "milder" allergic reaction on one the inactive ingredients in mepron.

I am allergic to xanthan gum, an ingredient in mepron, and do get rashes when on mepron.
 
Posted by justwondering (Member # 12813) on :
 
Thanks! I think whatever it was it must have been mild b\c I think I am cured of it!

I like to think it just meant the medicine was doing its job:)

Thanks again so much everyone
 


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