Yes, a rash can be gone in 1/2 hour, 3 hours, whatever it chooses.
One rheumatologist I saw once, who did not stay on, told me that unless he saw a reaction happen, he didn't believe it happened. I proceeded to ask him if I should call him at 3 am when I woke up with a fever. He was not amused, neither was I. I told him if he had to see it, and I live an hour or more drive, then 3 am might be the best chance to see it happen when I could get there in about 40 minutes.
Needless to say, I didn't go back for another go round.
I must say that alcohol and lupus meds are not usually good companions. Sometimes the combination of meds and alcohol can cause major problems so it is wise to avoid alcohol when taking medications.
Sally
One rheumatologist I saw once, who did not stay on, told me that unless he saw a reaction happen, he didn't believe it happened. I proceeded to ask him if I should call him at 3 am when I woke up with a fever. He was not amused, neither was I. I told him if he had to see it, and I live an hour or more drive, then 3 am might be the best chance to see it happen when I could get there in about 40 minutes.
Needless to say, I didn't go back for another go round.
I must say that alcohol and lupus meds are not usually good companions. Sometimes the combination of meds and alcohol can cause major problems so it is wise to avoid alcohol when taking medications.
Sally
I have seen a couple doctors-- my primary care physician (whom I think is wonderful) as well as couple of dermatologists. The derms weren't helpful; one of them said it was contact dermititis; one of them said maybe eczema, maybe rosacea. Both said it didn't look like a malar rash but who knows... My PCP ran an ANA and sed rate and it was negative. However, I am going to do bloodwork every six months just to be sure... I appreciate your insight!
