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Hives , Can anyone explain the reason ?

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NanaTuesday Sun 21-Jun-26 07:29:16
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Anybody else experienced these ?

I am literally 18 Days post op fromTKR & on day 14 I woke covered in , well red welts !
I’m calling them hives ? I have no idea if this is what they are ?
On Day 14 they erupted across my back , hairline on my neck & scalp , right arm & wrist
Day 15 across my lower back , a line across my stomach & right leg
Day 16 My Face / Hair line & left eye

You get the picture , so it has continued.

On first discovery I contacted my GP. Surgery & as requested sent photos . A call back from GP & he couldn’t confirm what it was advised use of Antihistamines & E45 Cream .
Which by the time he called I had already had the sense to use .
He suggested, I call surgery again on Tuesday if they hadn’t disappeared.

I am obviously concerned as to the WHY / WHAT cause .

Also right now I am taking more medication than I ever have done , Yes I used OTC meds but in a as & when basis . When absolutely necessary or when I knew I would be out for a while walking etc .
Now Paracetamol every 4 hrs & when needed Codeine . Plus blood thinners for 16 days . I had Oral Morphine which I had to resort to twice during the night .

So now as well as dealing with the TKR which is fine btw , all healing ❤️‍🩹 nicely managing ok & no worries regarding that . Had clips out & fist Physio session last week .
I didn’t want to stress about the new issue but as it’s continuing it’s a worry & now I have added the antihistamine to my daily mix .

Added a few photos for clarity.

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Aldom Sun 21-Jun-26 07:36:31

Unfortunately your photos have not arrived.
I'm so sorry you are experiencing this uncomfortable rash. Not being able to see the rash, but I see you mentioned it is in your eye now, I wonder if you might have shingles?
Your GP really should see you face to face. All the best, I hope you feel better soon.

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Gwyllt Sun 21-Jun-26 08:04:21

Check your meds as a side effect some can cause hives. I have experienced this but can’t remember what it was

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LadyGracie Sun 21-Jun-26 08:10:45

Certain antibiotics cause me to have hives.

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nanna8 Sun 21-Jun-26 08:11:03

Sounds like a reaction to your meds. Hope it hasn’t affected your breathing as well. A close friend is suffering from this right now and they can’t tell her exactly which thing she is allergic to. They have put her on prednisolone which is a steroid but I’d be nervous of this. She is in her late 80 s.

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NanaTuesday Sun 21-Jun-26 08:17:28

nanna8

Sounds like a reaction to your meds. Hope it hasn’t affected your breathing as well. A close friend is suffering from this right now and they can’t tell her exactly which thing she is allergic to. They have put her on prednisolone which is a steroid but I’d be nervous of this. She is in her late 80 s.

nanna8
This was exactly my thought especially due to the fact that I am taking so many .
The last thing I want is to take more medication. 💊
I am not on any other meds by prescription or other wise .
It’s all very odd to me .

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NanaTuesday Sun 21-Jun-26 08:18:21

Lady Gracie
Sorry to hear this though I am not on any antibiotics.

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Cossy Sun 21-Jun-26 08:25:39

To me this sounds like a reaction to Jed’s and please get this checked out asap! I’m allergic to pencilling and twice it started as hives. Literally within a few hours I had blown up like a big far Fred Michelin women and was very unwell.

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Cossy Sun 21-Jun-26 08:26:08

Penicillin? Stupid auto correct! Grrrrr

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Cossy Sun 21-Jun-26 08:26:55

nanna8

Sounds like a reaction to your meds. Hope it hasn’t affected your breathing as well. A close friend is suffering from this right now and they can’t tell her exactly which thing she is allergic to. They have put her on prednisolone which is a steroid but I’d be nervous of this. She is in her late 80 s.

I agree!

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Cossy Sun 21-Jun-26 08:27:18

Grrrrrr meds not Jed’s!

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Usedtobeblonde Sun 21-Jun-26 09:01:02

My cat has recently been on Prednisolone, she was scratching a lot more than usual and pulling her fur out.
It has not improved her condition.
To OP it certainly is a reaction to something , get on to your GP again, it must be uncomfortable and troubling .

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