P Flare Up as a result of Car Wreck?

[guest1856]

I have severe P on about 80 % of my body. I am currently treating with Enbrel, and have had a very delightfully mild holiday season. Just the other day I commented on how I believed my few remaining stubborn patches appeared to be disappearing.

About 48 hours ago, I was involved in a very serious car accident. I totalled my car, and the Driver and Passenger airbags both deployed. No one else was injurred or hurt.

As a precaution, I went to the emergency room (I got a ride from my mom, not the ambulance.) They took x-rays and it seems that I don't have any broken bones, only some bruises from the seat belt and air bags. He gave me a perscription for generic vicadin for the pain and told me to stay off my feet for a few days. Today I am turning red all over my whole body. My patches, which were almost clear have turned white and dry. I was told that this might be a side effect of the vicodin, but how do I know if I am having a reaction or a flare up? I have had flares this severe in the past. Has anyone experienced this before?

Is there a chance that it was the X-rays that did it?? I notice I once had a flare after taking my PA x-rays.

Thanks,
Jeff

[SandraJean]

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about your accident! I hope things go better. Have you called your Doctor about the condition you have now? I think it would be a good idea to let them know and also maybe check in with your pharmacy to see if it could be a reaction.

Please let us know how you are doing

Take care,

Sandy

[RichJ]

hi jeff,
sorry to here of your accident and glad your ok and sorry i can't help much but welcome to the p family. you have met some of the wonderful people on here and will find alot of great info. welcome and nice to meet you.

have a good night all

richard