I was sick...

[kck]

and now have a rash that is mostly on the buttox but has spread to a leg and both arms. I was hoping that it was something that is in the wake of my severe cold but dont really know. the primary issue is that it is a sunday so my student health center is closed and I dont really want to pay my 50 dollar co-payment to go to an urgent care clinic. I should be able to wait a day right?

[tvcokecan]

Ok, I had a rash like this, and someone related had another type of one. However based on what you have said about the weather around where you are I am going to guess this is Allergic urticaria. Sometimes you can never trace what created the problem, I could not but if you have tryied to eat or buy something new, I would advise to don't use the item again. Also have you taken any of these "dextroamphetamine, aspirin, penicillin, clotrimazole, sulfonamides and anticonvulsants." However we will need to know more about the look of the rash. Hives [the common name for Urticaria] can take many forms, however it is most likly going to look like the skin is raised. The main cure for this is Antihistamine, a small tablet from your doctor. if you have no other symtons I can state it is best to wait, however you should do the glass test just to make sure it is not Meningitis.

How do I do the glass test?
Press the side of a clear drinking glass firmly against the rash. You are looking to see whether the rash fades and loses colour under pressure. If it doesn’t change colour and go pale, contact your doctor immediately

[kck]

The rash really reminds me of when I got poison oak. I have not been in the outdoors so that is not a possibility but that is what it looks like. It is not as itchy though allthough it was the second my girlfriend asked if it did itch . It does not protrude too much but it is noticeably red.