I wonder if maybe I am allergic to the iodine. Last night I started itching on my chest. Upon inspection, I discovered a rash with some hives-like bumps interspersed. Further inspection revealed a mighty rash from my left waist around to my lower back and buttocks.  That started itching like crazy.  A generous application of Benadryl gel helped. My face was flushed with color I never have without cosmetics, but no break-out.

The iodine was infused starting about 12:15 pm on Wednesday. The itching, flushing and break-outs started around 10:00 pm on Thursday.  If that was a reaction to the iodine, then is surely was a delayed reaction! But I can't think what it could have been otherwise. I hadn't eaten anything out of the ordinary (definitely not peanuts), and I drank nothing but water all day. 

Well, it's a puzzle, and I'll be sure to discuss it with my doctor when I see him.


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