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I’m pretty sure I’ve never dealt with a rash in my entire life. For the last couple of days, I’ve been fighting a fever—peaked at about 101°F—along with a headache, though no coughing or vomiting, and everything seems fine digestion-wise.
I’ve been using Voltaren to bring the fever down, then switching to Advil for the head pain.
Here’s the thing, though—on my right calf, just in one specific spot, these red patches showed up... maybe a 15cm circle? They look a bit like mosquito bites, just slightly wider. When I put weight on my leg, I get this stinging, almost piercing sensation, and it’s a little tender to the touch.
Is this actually a rash? (Since I've never had one before...) Is that stinging sensation normal? My fever is gone now, but I still feel like I got hit by a truck, except for this spot on my calf which hasn't budged.
Could it be a reaction to the fever or the meds? Will it just clear up on its own, or...?
I’ve been using Voltaren to bring the fever down, then switching to Advil for the head pain.
Here’s the thing, though—on my right calf, just in one specific spot, these red patches showed up... maybe a 15cm circle? They look a bit like mosquito bites, just slightly wider. When I put weight on my leg, I get this stinging, almost piercing sensation, and it’s a little tender to the touch.
Is this actually a rash? (Since I've never had one before...) Is that stinging sensation normal? My fever is gone now, but I still feel like I got hit by a truck, except for this spot on my calf which hasn't budged.
Could it be a reaction to the fever or the meds? Will it just clear up on its own, or...?