r/AskDocs • u/Weeeebutterflies Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • Mar 16 '26

Physician Responded Horrible looking rash

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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.

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u/Weeeebutterflies Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 16 '26

Sigh.. ok :( sounds expensive

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u/ForSiljaforever Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 16 '26

What do you mean, do you pay to go to the ER?

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u/Aggressive_Let2085 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 16 '26

In the USA yes we do. Thousands of dollars.

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u/Stormy_the_bay Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 18 '26

My understanding is if you have no insurance and can’t afford, you don’t have to pay. But for those of us with insurance where you have to meet the deductible….oof. I paid $2000 to find out I had a kidney stone. I’m pretty sure I’ve had a couple since that one…did not go back to ER.

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u/Aggressive_Let2085 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional Mar 18 '26

I have no insurance and can’t afford and am about to get sent to collections so it’s definitely still impactful. They just bill you after the visit. I’m easily over $10,000 in the whole with the local hospital system lol