Date: 15.04.2011
From: karen
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Subject: Anyone had a painful rash with their ra?
Hi I have had it once before, locum doctor dx shingles but I was doubtful as rash didnt go blistery. I have it on tops of arms, back & elbows, a little on top of leg, painful & hot to touch, have felt wiped out this week! Have been Docs again & he was honest & said that he was puzzled, it could be a reaction to mtx which I have been on for months so doubtful, but also maybe another manifestation of the ra.........puzzled Anyone else? Thanks, Karen
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Date: 15.04.2011
From: Gaynor
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Subject: Re: Anyone had a painful rash with their ra?
Ohhhhh yes. The rash!!! That's how this all started for me. Stupid rash would come up on joints, it would start off itchy, then it would all swell and feel like acid had been poured into my joints. It was horrible. I'm now taking Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 180mg and it seems to be keeping the rash at bay. I'm so grateful it stopped - it was driving me a bit dilly. But I'm still getting the inflammation very badly in my eyes (episcleritis). Also, it didn't do anything for the pain in the joints.
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