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Swelling, Itchy Rash And Pain On Left Side Of Body, Any Suggestions Please

Hi had a real bad, painful and infected abssec that was drained a month ago on my left leg (back). In the midst of healing I developed allergic reaction to the sulfur in my bactrim (antibiotic) so i discontinued. then i developed a sever rash around the wound where the abssec was i believe due to the tape/band aides. But now I have pain and swelling on left side of my body. Painful and almost like a burning feeling. I am itchy all over but mostly on the left side. What is it. I have been to ER, general practitioner and OBG. taken blood, work, urine samples, sonograms but they are all negative. what can it be? Dr said he does not think its shingles . swelling, itchy rash and pain getting worse. please, please any suggestions would help.
Wed, 9 Feb 2011
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi!,
Welcome to healthcareMagic forum,
It seems you have developed a contact allergic reaction to the medicines used to clean the abscess while draining...or else if you have water filled blisters on one side of the body then it could be herpes zoster which mostly follows a painful episode.You need a proper consultation with the dermatologist and a good coverage on antibiotics with anti allergic med.And if it is herpes zoster then an anti viral treatment and painkillers too.
with regards,
Dr.chawda
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Swelling, Itchy Rash And Pain On Left Side Of Body, Any Suggestions Please

Hi!, Welcome to healthcareMagic forum, It seems you have developed a contact allergic reaction to the medicines used to clean the abscess while draining...or else if you have water filled blisters on one side of the body then it could be herpes zoster which mostly follows a painful episode.You need a proper consultation with the dermatologist and a good coverage on antibiotics with anti allergic med.And if it is herpes zoster then an anti viral treatment and painkillers too. with regards, Dr.chawda