Need medical advice please

So, I developed these red bumps on my leg last week - red, irriating bumps. I went my primary care doctor on Friday and she told me I had shingles (I freaked out). I followed up with a dermatologist on Saturday who said it wasn't shingles, and "probably" spider bites (don't know how I would get those!). He gave me a topical steroid, and I've been using it since then.

I'm now freaking out because my sister works in a hospital and told me many people are misdiagnosed and that they actually have MRSA (staff infection).

I am not in any pain - yes, they are a little irritating, but I'm not in horrible pain.

Do I go to the ER now to have it checked out? Or do I wait till tomorrow and call yet another doctor??

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For peace of mind - I would get it checked out now

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That's exactly how I feel

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Is the topical treatment working? Did you sister see the bumps that you have to say that it could be MRSA?

If you are really worried, maybe try a walk in medical center instead of sitting in an ER all night.

I hope everything's ok

Message edited 11/12/2007 4:23:38 PM.

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If the bumps aren't going away...go back to the dermatologist - or go to a different one for a second opinion.

I personally would do anything other than wait in the ER all night - and possibly pick up MRSA.