Thrufaith 8 Posted May 24, 2017 Hi so I have been battling with this on and off again skin rash since the end of February. I went to a dermatologist who said it was folliculitis and gave me some antibiotics and antibiotic ointment, as well as a special soap to wash with. Well it didn't work...at least I think it didn't, because the rash would come and go. Mind you this all started after getting fake gel nails and my eyebrows waxed. So I then decided to go see an allergist/immunologist, because I thought this may be triggered by allergies, and she tested me and said that I do have allergies to certain foods and environmental things, but she believes my skin condition is not folliculitis but more a chemical rash reaction to something. So she prescribes this special lotion i have to use on my skin to help the skin repair and heal itself I have to use it for 2 weeks and I am only on day 2. She also ran a bunch of blood work to check for autoimmune conditions (since I already have one hashimotos) and she also is checking for celiacs and my immunoglobulins. I have never had this checked before, and so they call me and say that my antibodies for my immunoglobulins are a little low and that I need to get a booster vaccine for meningitis, pneumococcal, and staphylococcus. I asked what does this mean and she said oh its not a big deal at all many adults need booster vaccines, and she wants to retest my immunoglobulins 4 weeks after the booster vaccine to see if my antibodies went up! I am like but why is this important? and what does all this mean the doctor keeps reassuring me that this is not a big deal...but I am having a hard time believing that..I googled and scared myself about immunity deficiency diseases and such! Then my mind starts racing and I think do I have leukemia or lymphoma??? she said all my other blood work looked great (CBC, CMP, ETC..). I am currently freaking out and not sure what to make of all this? I keep fearing the worst like cancer or some type of immune deficiency disease like SAD OR CVID!! any advice or words of encouragement would be great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingpisces27 8 Posted May 24, 2017 I just wanted to pop in and say in currently getting rashes too. On my arms and sometimes on my cheeks... I haven't seen a dermatologist yet because I haven't had the time or energy... I too have hashimotos and am worried about the similar immune deficiencies.. I work with kids and I get sick so quickly and it hits me so hard and seems to last longer than for others... Another random thing im noticing is im bruising a lot... Idk. .. I guess I just wanted to let you know you're not alone in feeling like this and I hope you can find some peace soon!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrufaith 8 Posted May 24, 2017 Thank you dreamingpisces! how are you feeling with your fatigue? have you felt better with your health overall? have you had blood work to test your immunoglobulins? You know me too, if i catch a cold it last longer or I feel it more than others would. I am so frustrated right now with these skin rashes...do yours itch? my mom believes that my skin rashes are all anxiety and stress induced...idk maybe she is right...?! I do not what to do anymore...at times I feel so frustrated, and so overwhelmed. I feel like if it is not one thing..than its another thing....I can never seem to feel normal...what is it like to be normal again anyways? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingpisces27 8 Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/24/2017 at 8:19 AM, Thrufaith said: Thank you dreamingpisces! how are you feeling with your fatigue? have you felt better with your health overall? have you had blood work to test your immunoglobulins? You know me too, if i catch a cold it last longer or I feel it more than others would. I am so frustrated right now with these skin rashes...do yours itch? my mom believes that my skin rashes are all anxiety and stress induced...idk maybe she is right...?! I do not what to do anymore...at times I feel so frustrated, and so overwhelmed. I feel like if it is not one thing..than its another thing....I can never seem to feel normal...what is it like to be normal again anyways? my fatigue has lessened significantly but if I overdo myself on some days I feel it tenfold the next day so I just have to pace myself accordingly.. overall I feel A LOT better than I have been, thank you for asking I haven't gotten my immunoglobulins checked.. I had to cancel two very important drs appoitments to attend job interviews so I'm hoping I can reschedule my appoitments soon!! I'm starting a new job and will be put on a probation period that I can not miss so I'm a bit nervous about that but will have to tough through it... I know EXACTLY how you feel, if its not one thing its another and what hurts the most is having people after a while just become skeptical of it all... or they think its in your head... and I agree maybe a lot of it could be anxiety... but we do have underlying autoimmune issues that its SO hard to differentiate... like a dr in the ER once told me.. if you hear hooves pattering on the ground its hard to tell if its coming from a zebra or a horse WHAT IS NORMAL!!! That is how I have been feeling!! Its so incredibly frustrating but I think the last time I felt like myself was a year ago.... wow.... Hang in there... hopefully answers will come soon! It helps me a lot to try and stay engaged in outside hobbies... getting lost in a project helps me forget my symptoms for a while. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
