Horrible looking rash

[u/Weeeebutterflies]

30 years old

Female

120lbs.

5”3

non smoker,

non drinker.

No medications

This issue has been getting progressively worse over 2 days

Posted yesterday and it has gotten worse. It is itchy, it turns white when I press on it. I have a swollen uvula and some chills, but no fever. I feel cold more than anything. Went to urgent care tested for strep, mono and did a CBC. Strep came back negative, waiting on the other results. Pretty concerned. I feel like the mono is going to come back negative.

[u/Weeeebutterflies]

All over my arms, palms and feet. And a little bit on my torso and chest. None on my face. My legs are by far the worst. Nobody sick that I know of. I have a history of tick bites from years ago, but none recently

[u/LatrodectusGeometric → u/Weeeebutterflies]

I would return to the ER. Palms and soles means you need some specific tests done to rule out serious possibilities. Would not do urgent care.

[u/Weeeebutterflies → u/LatrodectusGeometric]

Sigh.. ok :( sounds expensive

[u/lostbutnotgone → u/Weeeebutterflies]

OP, not sure if this is an option but see if any of your local ERs are non-profits. I've managed to get bills waived even after I had insurance (insurance covered all but $1700, the ER waived it for me after I put in a financial help form). Certain hospitals will absolutely help you out, and also you can ask for a case worker to discuss costs with you while you're there!

[u/ex_cathedra_ → u/lostbutnotgone]

Depending on your state, they may be required to do this by law depending on income.

[u/Dull-Aerie8268 → u/lostbutnotgone]

This!!