What can I do to relieve the itching from mononucleosis?!
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A doctor believed I had acute tonsilitis last Monday and prescribed amoxicillin to me. After taking a mono spot test on Friday after I felt concerned that the medicine was not working, he confirmed today that I in fact had mono instead. I broke out in a rash overnight and I am extremely pissed off (I have of course stopped taking the medication).
Any recourse? Right now, I am using Aveeno Anti-Itch Lotion, Caladryl and oatmeal bath soap. I hope anyone whose had this same problem can help me out.
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Just to relieve the itching.Stay cool and clean. Warmth can irritate the itching even more. Wear clothes with a smooth texture that doesn't irritate your skin--no denim. Don't over-use lotions and soaps because these can irritate your skin even more--but by all means do use the lotion. You may try (gross as it sounds) some Vaseline on the places where it really itches to cut off air circulation to the skin. See if that helps any. And rest up. Feel better, okay? :-)
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monobrex could be the solution to your problem. Mono is caused by e. barr virus. So its viral in origin and amoxicillin is not the answer.
Many patients are diagnosed with strep throat in error instead of mono. Of those treated with antibiotics about 90% of them break out in a rash! Good luck!
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