T-Rae replied: "You can develop an allergic reaction to certain medications, so it is very possible it could be due to the levaquin. It sounds like you are off the medication now. My advice to you is to take a benadryl or another antihistamine. If the rash doesn't clear un in a few days then see a doctor. Levaquin has rash as a possible side affect according to the Prescribing Information."

Martin G replied: "You should tell your doctor about your symptoms as soon as possible. She should be able to figure out something safe and effective, but she needs correct information and feedback to do it."

matador89 replied: "scottygibbs89, Dermatographic urticaria (also known as dermographism, dermatographism or"skin writing")is a skin disorder seen in about 5 percent of the population,in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when touched, even lightly. Dermatographic urticaria is caused by mast cells in the surface of the skin releasing histamines due to the presence of a weak membrane surrounding the mast cells. The histamines released cause the skin to swell in the affected areas. This weak membrane easily and rapidly breaks down under physical pressure causing an allegic-like reaction, generally a red welt to appear on the skin. It can often be confused with an allergic reaction to the object causing a scratch, when in fact it is the act of being scratched that causes a welt to appear. These wheals are a subset of hives that appear within minutes, accompanied by a sensation of burning, and/or itchiness. The redness and swelling stays from anywhere upwards of 10 minutes. Often this leads to difficulty sleeping, irritability, and general discomfort.It can be treated by antihistamines or cromoglicate, as they prevent the histamine from causing the reaction. The underlying cause of dermographism is not known, and can last for many years without relief. 95% of chronic cases are never solved. Sometimes the condition goes away. Determining whether or not dermographia is associated with allergies can be difficult if the allergies are not already identified. This is because a common method for testing for allergies involves rubbing various allergens against the skin. Since the skin of a person with dermographia is irritated by rubbing, every allergen will appear to cause a reaction. For individuals with dermographia, it is necessary to perform blood testing rather than skin tests to determine possible allergens. If the test indicates a specific allergy, the person with dermographia may receive allergy injections to help battle it. This does not, however, guarantee that the deromgraphia will subside, because the allergy is not necessarily the cause of the condition. Zyrtec, Benadryl and Presidone have each been used with a modicum of success for some, but some people fail to obtain a satisfactory result with any of the treatments. The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Hope this helps matador 89"

misoma5 replied: "Herpes usually presents with blisters (vesicles) of clear fluid. They are usually painful. The discharge from the urethra is probably something else although you can have herpes in the urethra which sting alot when you urinate. Tests can be done to diagnose herpes and the treatment is acyclovir, famvir or similar antiviral. It will not cure the infection, but it will ease the symptoms."