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Ipi question, rash, blisters?

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    • February 7, 2011 at 9:49 pm
    Jan in OC
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      After wearing am "immobilizer" on his arm all weekend, my husband got a bad rash and blisters wherever the sling rubbed.  Don't know if this is an IPI reaction (had first infusion on 1/28) or pain meds or just plain sensitive skin?  Is rash and blistering normal for IPI?  what can he take to help?   The OTC benadryl doesn't seem to be working.  

      After wearing am "immobilizer" on his arm all weekend, my husband got a bad rash and blisters wherever the sling rubbed.  Don't know if this is an IPI reaction (had first infusion on 1/28) or pain meds or just plain sensitive skin?  Is rash and blistering normal for IPI?  what can he take to help?   The OTC benadryl doesn't seem to be working.  

      We saw the orthopedic doc this morning and they put a larger (better) brace on his arm.  The doc wants to wait for 3 weeks until the swelling goes down to decide on surgery due to risk of infection, lymphadema, etc.  In the meantime, he thought there was no reason to delay the MRI and brain radiation, if he can lay still for it.  I have not heard from the RadOnc today, have a call into them.  

      One day at a time…..

      Jan

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        • February 7, 2011 at 11:53 pm
        Jerry from Cape Cod
        Participant

          Hi Jan,

          From your description it sounds more like a contact rash from the immobilizer, especially if it didn't fit correctly.  IPI rashes spread over a wide area and can vary in intensity. 

          Try a good skin lotion like Sarna Anti Itch.  It's a bit expensive but does seem to help the skin.

          If you have any questions or doubts call your trial contact and get their opinion.

          Jerry from Cape Cod

          • February 7, 2011 at 11:53 pm
          Jerry from Cape Cod
          Participant

            Hi Jan,

            From your description it sounds more like a contact rash from the immobilizer, especially if it didn't fit correctly.  IPI rashes spread over a wide area and can vary in intensity. 

            Try a good skin lotion like Sarna Anti Itch.  It's a bit expensive but does seem to help the skin.

            If you have any questions or doubts call your trial contact and get their opinion.

            Jerry from Cape Cod

            • February 8, 2011 at 7:51 am
            JenC
            Participant

              A week after my husband started ippi he got a strange blister-like raised rash in an area near his tumors.  I freaked out since some of the (very rare) autoimmune side effects of the  treatment cause one's body to reject the skin and it peels off in sheets.  We had it checked out and all we could figure out is that he may have had a heat pad on the site and since he has no feeling there from surgeries, he may have burned his skin.  It got infected and he got fevers & chills.  It has since healed up mostly, but it was strange.

              • February 8, 2011 at 7:51 am
              JenC
              Participant

                A week after my husband started ippi he got a strange blister-like raised rash in an area near his tumors.  I freaked out since some of the (very rare) autoimmune side effects of the  treatment cause one's body to reject the skin and it peels off in sheets.  We had it checked out and all we could figure out is that he may have had a heat pad on the site and since he has no feeling there from surgeries, he may have burned his skin.  It got infected and he got fevers & chills.  It has since healed up mostly, but it was strange.

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