Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Marie, Some of the discomfort from the rash can be helped with Aveeno or Gold Bond lotions. Lukewarm baths or showers rather than hot ones will help keep the skin from drying out as much. See if you can find a filter for you shower that will remove the clorine. Check with LeighAnn for info on the additional meds and the ulcers. Help you find something to make you more comfortable, Glenn > Hi, > > Just wondering if my s/e are common??? I am on treatment > Interferon/Ribavirin now approaching week 12. Initially, my hgb > dropped which required treatment with Procrit, then my WBC/ANC fell > drastically, which required Neupogen. My ANC was hoovering around > 600, so I was off treatment for 1 week until my neupogen arrived...I > developed a rash,which has progressively worsened, on my chest, > abdomen, back, arms and legs....along with ulcers in my mouth as > well. Seems to be related to Ribavarin, my GI has decreased my dose > to 800mg per day. I have seen a dermatologist, who has perscribed a > topical steroid creme and an antihistimine. I will have labs drawn > this week to see if my viral load has diminished. But this rash is a > very big PAIN!!! My GI is concerned,as I am very sensitive to the > medication. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much! > > Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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