Re: Antihistamines & neuropathic pain

[Guest guest]

Can't blame that on my doc. I'm tired of always trying something

else. I'll finish the antihistamine course and go back on zyrtec

once the hives move away! However, if they don't go away, I'll be

going back to the doc and I'll try something new.

Sherrie

> So if Zyrtec isn't working why doesn't he try something else? >

/MI

[Guest guest]

Well, I didn't know that the flare up on my arms was hives until I

went to the dr. My arms didn't itch. They were swollen and

burning. I assumed I had another dreaded chronic disease. But, I'm

quite sure that the doc was correct. It's hives. Antihistamines

are helping the hives but the back spasms and leg pain have just

been terrible. Might have to call the doc tomorrow and suggest he

prescribe some lotion thing for the hives.

Sherrie

> Have you tried Benadryl for the itching?? It

> helps me a lot...I carry it with me I react to so many things!>

> Take care!

> Chris

[Guest guest]

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lol Doesn't sound like a very pretty picture! Bad enough to have

to handle the stress of the loss of your dad w/o having to deal with

the gotee. But, it sounds like your sense of humor helped a lot!

That helps me alot, too.

Sherrie

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> I had a horrible rash all around my mouth that looked exactly like

a goatee.

> It developed from stress shortly after my Dad died. ...

[Guest guest]

<<< Might have to call the doc tomorrow and suggest he prescribe some lotion

thing for the hives>>

Sherrie,

Don't waste your money on expensive creams or lotions...best thing in the

world for hives/itching is a good old oatmeal bath! You can buy the stuff

from a drug store or just use regular oatmeal and mix it in with a warm (not

hot) bath and soak for a while. I get hives a lot and this is the only

thing that really helps me.

Good luck,

Ann

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Thanks, Ann! I'll give it a try. Hey, maybe I'll even add a little

nutmeg and cinnamon and have aromatherapy while I'm at it! lol

Thanks for the advice.

Sherrie

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> Sherrie,

> Don't waste your money on expensive creams or lotions...best thing

in the

> world for hives/itching is a good old oatmeal bath! ...