Posted by Nadezda on September 28, 2008, at 17:58:53
In reply to Trip to the E.R. --confused + stressed!, posted by ricker on September 28, 2008, at 14:09:08
Ricker, since SJS is nothing to fool around with, you need to consult someone who is definitely experienced enough to decide whether this is or is not the syndrome. Can't you see your pdoc earlier?
It's not so much that you probably have it, but that the risks are too great in the small chance that you do. And you really shouldn't wait, because the more it advances, the more problematic it becomes.
From what I've read, the rash is circular, like a bull's eye, and people often have symptoms of flu, which you haven't mentioned. My pdoc mentioned it to SJS to me when I considered lamictal and said it really isn't any mystery when you have it-- which I take to be a good sign for you. But of course, however unlikely, you might be noticing some very early stage. I would just do something to resolve the issue, so that you can continue with the lamictal without anxiety, or protect yourself from the problem. It really is the only thing that makes sense at this point.
Nadezda
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