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Does Anyone Else Find That Either Their Day Or Night Meds Cause Skin To Feel Like It Is Burning And Turning Bright Red?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Montesano, WA

When I take my morning meds I turn bright red, my skin edge out and it feels like I have a nasty sunburn starting on my head and goes down to my feet! And it lasts for several hours.

August 3, 2018
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Members responded to someone experiencing intense burning and redness after taking morning medications, with the overwhelming consensus being... Read more

Members responded to someone experiencing intense burning and redness after taking morning medications, with the overwhelming consensus being that this could be an allergic reaction or side effect that warrants immediate consultation with a pharmacist or doctor. Several members identified niacin (vitamin B3) as a common culprit for causing flushing and burning sensations, especially at higher doses, while others shared their own experiences with medication sensitivities, light-triggered reactions from certain drugs, and the importance of reading medication information carefully. A recurring theme was the critical need for self-advocacy in healthcare, with members encouraging the original poster to stop the suspected medication until speaking with a medical professional and emphasizing that our bodies often signal when something isn't working, even when doctors may be hesitant to make changes.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have never experienced that but hopefully it's not an allergic reaction. You should ask your Dr. or pharmacist.

August 4, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I think it's a good idea to check with a pharmacist first - they are easier to get ahold of than a doctor!

August 4, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I would read the drug info again (I like drugs.com) a LOT. I recently chose to stop two of my meds after my latest CBC and lipid panel results - I found out that one of my meds could be raising the L(oser)DL cholesterol (don't laugh, it's easier to remember that way!), and the statin I was using was contraindicated with hypothyroidism.

Why my doctor(s) prescribed those meds, I'll never know because they're both at different practices now. The thing is (and you probably know already), that we have to self-advocate when it comes to our health. I'm a big believer in food as medicine rather than synthetic chemistry. As an example, ever since I added more potassium to my diet, my blood pressure has come down beautifully, and I've ordered hibiscus tea in case I notice any water retention.

August 8, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I feèl like that everyday. Always looks though I've been in the sun. Before I've taken simvastatin.

August 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have something similar to that but I don’t get the bumps. My skin just hurts to the touch. It don’t happen all the time but it’s very painful when it does. I have told my doctor and she said it’s just a fibromyalgia attact. But with a rash it could be an Allergic reaction to the meds. Ask you doctor about it.

August 4, 2018

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