What would you do if you had a red spot rash that was most like allergy based?

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Go to a walk in clinic

Go to my usual doctor and wait weeks for an appointment

Take Benadryl and see what happens

Forget about it except when it itches

Consult Google and SW - LOL

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Based on history of allergic reactions, and based on doctors' dismissive behavior and an over-stretched healthcare system, I'm not bothering any of them but I wanted to know what other people usually do with rashes. (No you don't get a peek, and it's not anywhere particularly private.)

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SW-User

Just make sure your throat does not start swelling...

purplepen · 51-55, F

@SW-User Thx - Ive had that before too, and went to ER where they said it was nothing. It improved overnight though.

SW-User

@purplepen Most of the time Benadryl will nip it... watch it tho and make sure....

purplepen · 51-55, F

@SW-User Thx - have you known Benadryl to help with throat swelling too?

SW-User

@purplepen It usually prevents one from getting the throat swelling. You need to know what caused the reaction and stop that as soon as aware of allergy to it. I wouldn’t want to depend on Benadryl with anaphylaic shock! I’ve had patients complain of mouth and tongue swelling from IV antibiotics... just stopped the antibiotic and gave Benadryl and it took care of all of mine... Same with blood transfusions... Occasionally someone would have a reaction to receiving blood...

purplepen · 51-55, F

@SW-User Good info - thx for sharing.

SW-User

You are very welcome. @purplepen

SW-User

@purplepen oh and The doctors always order (2) Benadryl 25mg so the patient receives 50 mg.