I've been sick for over 3 years, with Lyme, Bartonella and Babesia. I have very few symptoms at this point so I don't know what's left.
For the first time in my life I have rashes on my body. They are red, itchy, smooth, and could be mostly caused by my scratching. They are on my stomach, hips, and under my arms, fairly symmetrical. I started itching Monday afternoon, and the rashes showed up on Tuesday.
I have not eaten anything new, or used any new products. I did take some Niacin over the weekend, 500 mg/day of the NON-flush-free kind. I have taken Niacin before without getting a rash, but not for a while. I also upped my dosage of Buhner herbs on Monday, but not to a point that I am taking more than I have in the past. I did feel a bit of a herx Monday afternoon.
I did have a stressful day on Monday, but nothing unusual, and stress has never caused a rash before.
Any thoughts?
Thanks, P
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dmc
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my dad is allergic to nician...gets rash whenever he takes it even if in a multi vitamin. Nicianmide (non flushing) he still gets rash.
Rash lasted a couple days then went away. He can not take nician at all.
hope you are able to figure it out.
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My dad had some pretty serious health problems when he was taking Niacin for his cholesterol. I don't remember the details, but I remember him saying something about never taking the time released kind.
Maybe it's the combo of the niacin and increase in herbs???
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hi sweet pea
could you stop the niacin for a few days & see what happens?
hope you can feeling better soon
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aklnwlf
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Hi there,
I was treated for three years for the same things you mentioned.
After all treatment I started to break out in a rash once a month while on Tindamax.
I still break out and was informed recently that they're e.m. rashes.
Mine look like cigar burn about the size of 2 quarters and I have about 5 of them that reoccur in the same place every month.
So I'm being retreated for Lyme and Bart.
-------------------- Do not take this as medical advice. This comment is based on opinion and personal experience only.
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