I went to the doctor on 12/17/13. My doctor said that my symptoms are getting better. She prescribed Motrin 600 mg and ask that i keep taking the remaining of the antibiotics. But today i woke up with a rash in my chest? I am scared i am getting multiple illnesses. Pls help
Thank you! I also forgot to mention that i also at times see like black things but they disappear when i swallow. I have never experienced this before.
Hi!
Yes, internet is useful but dangerous and scary if the information is not gathered from the right source.
In your case the most likely cause is a change in bacterial flora of mouth and gut due to the antibiotic course. Hence, taking probiotics may help. The other likely possibility is chemical burn caused by reflux gastritis. Again, this is a common problem after antibiotic course. So, taking drugs like omeprazole empty stomach in the morning and antacid gel after meals may help.
Other than that the symptoms can also be due to viral infections. The most likely cause is Ebstein Barr virus (EBV) or infectious mononucleosis. However, other viral infections can also cause blisters, including herpes. Hence, it is important to test for infectious mononucleosis and herpes. However, of the two, EBV infection is more likely to cause swollen lymph nodes.
Viral infections cause cold sore or fever blisters. These disappear with time as the viral load decreases with improved immunity. Take care of what you eat, avoid spicy and too hot preparations, drink plenty of clear soups, warm lemonade, herbal tea etc. Often there is associated deficiency of folic acid or vitamin B or iron and these cause canker sores. Hence, take a multivitamin pill containing these.
Any stress, physical, mental or emotional can worsen existing blisters and ulcers. Hence, please consult your doctor regarding this. Hope you get well soon! Good Luck and take care!