itchy skin rash all over body (except for face, neck, palms and soles) for 14 days. no fever, no flu-like symptons, no lymph node. can it be hiv ars?

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Bit by a tick on back of head a week ago, no rash, sore neck, swollen lymph nodes, flu like symptoms, soreness only getting worse. Should I go to er?

Answer 1

Rash: It sounds more likely that it is an allergic reaction to something. The fact that it is not on the palms and soles of your feet makes other bad things less likely. Skin rashes are hard to diagnose and the diagnosis depends on where the rash is, the color, whether there are blotches, raised bumps and many other things. You can buy benadryl (diphenhydramine) in the pharmacy for itching and if it persists see DR.

Answer 2

See MD, Stop Advil (ibuprofen): Sounds like you have already done enough watching and waiting. Go to your physician for an examination to check for disc injury and other problems. Over the counter analgesics, physical therapy, massage therapy, yoga and acupuncture may help. Initiall cold, then warm compresses after a day or two. If not resolving, i send my patients for x-ray, mri, and referral to ortho and/or pain clinic.

Answer 3

See your doctor: Advil (ibuprofen) can irritate the stomach, leading to gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Heartburn symptoms should be a warning to stop the advil and to seek the help of your family doctor or internist. Additionally, he or she can also evaluate you for the back symptoms, making sure it is not a more serious issue.

Answer 4

Need Testing: Sounds like some sort of electrolyte(minerals in your blood like sodium, potassium or calcium) disturbance. You need to see a doctor to get this sorted out asap.

Answer 5

May be fibromyalgia: There are lots of issues here and when your physician will look at all of these there are major topics to be evaluated. Are there tender myofascial (soft tissue) sites when you are touched? The eye twitches weakness and aching suggest there may be a sleep disturbance that needs evaluation. Need to clarify whether these are migraine or muscle contraction headaches:fibromyalgia fits.

Answer 6

Sounds Systemic: You need a complete workup consisting of labs(blood work) a good physical examination and a careful history. Although this sounds a lot like fms, I am concerned about the systemic issues such as muscle weakness which could be associated with certain tumors (eaton-lamber syndrome). Also paget's disease is another possibility.You need a complete workup. Fms is very treatable if that is your problem.

Answer 7

Yes: Yes, especially if the hyperthyroidism leads to diarrhea....A common cause of low potassium.

Answer 8

Yes: There are people, usually from asia, who develop low potassium when they are hyperthyroid. It can cause severe muscle weakness. It improves with the treatment of the hyperthyroidism.

Answer 9

Not normal: Definitely needs to be evaluated by your doctor. Difficulty breathing does not really go with gynecological issues. I would start with your pcp for that then see obgyn for the rest, .

Answer 10

See an ENT: You should be seen by an ENT or a neurologist as soon as possible and have this diagnosed. Sometimes it may be a condition involving the central nervous system. Please do and hope you are better soon.

Answer 11

Medical Issue: You should see your medical doctor as soon as possible as these symptoms and the amount of time you have had this concern me.

Answer 12

See your doctor: You need a history and physical. Plz make an appointment. Could be medication reaction, a low grade infection, toxic exposure, etc. There is not a short answer to this as you have too many symptoms that indicate you need to be seen.

Answer 13

See an ENT: You should be seen by an ENT or a neurologist as soon as possible and have this diagnosed. Sometimes it may be a condition involving the central nervous system. Please do and hope you are better soon.

itchy skin rash all over body (except for face, neck, palms and soles) for 14 days. no fever, no flu-like symptons, no lymph node. can it be hiv ars?

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