Its all the way up from my wrist to my elbow. Its red and very bumpy. It feels like 1,000 needles are randomly sticking me. It itches very badly. Ive tried many medicines but its not working, and its not an allergic reaction, im just wondering what would cause it and what i should try/do to get rid of it.!
HELP PLEASE!
2007-02-24 16:22:55 · 5 answers · asked by Jenna 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Umm i don't think it would be shingles on your arm. How long have you had this??Cleanse with soap and water, be sure to keep it clean and dry through out the day, apply zinc oxide cream or bacitracin ointment every 8 hours, and if this doesn't help you should go to the doctor it could be a serious skin condition or something very simple to clear up, but don't suffer there are drugs to help you and doctors to figure out the cause.
2007-02-24 16:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by Pamela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may have shingles!! It is very painful and you should see a physician as soon as possible. Try not to scratch it, if at all possible. Perhaps tomorrow you could go to one of the minor emergency centers and at least get a shot of cortisone that will help with the inflammation and itching. You do need to be seen as soon as possible,
2007-02-24 16:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy Roo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you walked into a patch of poisen ivy..Have you seen a doctor yet?
Maybe you had a allergic reaction to something that you ate or walked into.
2007-02-24 16:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by Katie M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be shingles . SHould go to the Dr they can give you meds for it.
2007-02-24 16:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by shortone22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something dirty. Shampoo it, rinse, dry. Shampoo it, rinse, dry. Don't irritate it.
2007-02-24 16:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋