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What Causes Blisters In Rectum,vagina And Throat In Cancer Patient?

I am a cancer patient in remission from rectal cancer , my last chemo was in dec last week I got a sore on one side of my buttocks, it was tingling and when I woke up I had pain down my leg and in my knee, nerve pain. so I assumed it was shingles, it was burning and itching with this electric pain occasionally down the leg. I was feeling flu like no drs were around cause it was the Thursday before easter, so first thing Monday I went to primary, and she says it may or may not be and starts me on steroids, anti viral and gab a something for the nerve pain, well today is one week since onset and I feel like I have blisters in my rectum, vagina urethra, down my throat and possibly in my lungs, is this possible, I can see blisters in my mouth
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Oncologist, Radiation 's  Response
It is a viral infection . i recommend stopping the steroids as it can flare the blisters. Since u have recieved chemo ur immune system will not be fully functional.
I also recommend a multivitamin course
Continue antiviral and gabantin. Addition of antibitiocs is recommended .

Regards
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What Causes Blisters In Rectum,vagina And Throat In Cancer Patient?

It is a viral infection . i recommend stopping the steroids as it can flare the blisters. Since u have recieved chemo ur immune system will not be fully functional. I also recommend a multivitamin course Continue antiviral and gabantin. Addition of antibitiocs is recommended . Regards