I have never had "issues" with sun poisoning, but recently while in Mexico, my calves and to a lesser extent, my thighs, developed a bunch of small red splotches. These do not itch and are not raised. The "rash" is not uniform meaning I have nothing on my knees, but strong concentrations on my calves, the outside of my shins down to my ankles and less on the thighs. I take diovan, Lipitor, ranitidine and Nexium. Might one or a combination of these drugs triggered the sun poisoning?
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2/25/10 7:09pm
Hi Gary
How long have you had this? Here is some information about sun poisoning. I had sun poisoning once and I knew it because I had fever, chills, I was sick to my stomach and skin was blistered. Have you had any of these symptoms? Is your skin painful to the touch?
I would strongly suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor to get this checked out. As far as the medications go...this is a good question for your doctor or pharmacist. They are going to know what the possible side effects to these meds are.
Sorry I cannot be of more help. Thank you for your question.
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