Use of Antihistamines for Special Occasions, etc.

[Guest guest]

Hi Group

Does it work to use antihistamines for special occasions like weddings where you

want to drink, or family gatherings at the beach where you are exposed to the

sun and wind, or heavy excercise like hiking or biking? Does it reduce flushing

from such stimuli as mentioned above enough so as not to cause reactionary

papules and pustules? Dr Nase says you can use 24 hour non-drowsy

antihistamines without side effects for as long or short as you want, although

if using consistently for long periods of time to expect that " you may

experience more

flushing or dilation than pre-antihistamines " if you stop them, " So either

decrease the dose slowly or don't cycle on and off for extended periods of

time. "

Does anyone have definitions for Papules and Pustules? I don't know the

difference!

Also, do those of you who have had successful treatments with Photoderm still

flush when exposed to your personal triggers? Do you still experience rosacea

symptoms like Papules and Pastules? Do these triggers cause more blood vessel

damage even if you are not experiencing full-on cea symptoms?

Comments? Thanks from e in Australia

[Guest guest]

I have switched from the Sudafed types to the Chlor types. I don't know if

this will work as well, it's just that I couldn't find the Sudafed type at

the Costco's near me. I'll let you all know what happens. I am taking two 4

mg tablets three times per day, but I am working myself up to that point, so

if anyone thinks I am boo-booing, let me know please. Without these meds I

am an itching mess.

Rita

[Guest guest]

I have switched from the Sudafed types to the Chlor types. I don't know if

this will work as well, it's just that I couldn't find the Sudafed type at

the Costco's near me. I'll let you all know what happens. I am taking two 4

mg tablets three times per day, but I am working myself up to that point, so

if anyone thinks I am boo-booing, let me know please. Without these meds I

am an itching mess.

Rita

[Guest guest]

I have switched from the Sudafed types to the Chlor types. I don't know if

this will work as well, it's just that I couldn't find the Sudafed type at

the Costco's near me. I'll let you all know what happens. I am taking two 4

mg tablets three times per day, but I am working myself up to that point, so

if anyone thinks I am boo-booing, let me know please. Without these meds I

am an itching mess.

Rita

[Guest guest]

Hi e--from what I've heard, the 24-hour, non-drowsy, anti-

histamines have to build to a stable dose in your body before they're

completely effective. You generally have to take them 4-5 days before

this happens.

If you're looking for a quick fix, I would definitely recommend an

OTC nasal spray, such as Nasalcrom, and an OTC anti-histamine such as

Chlor-Trimeton (it's one of the better ones as far as drowsiness

goes). If you do tend to get drowsy, take it along side a

caffeinated beverage (assuming caffeine isn't a problem for you).

As far as photoderm goes, I've had three and have noticed a marked

reduction in flushing in general, and as a result of stress.

However, for two weeks after treatment, my skin is very volatile and

I actually tend to flush more than usual. I had serious permanent

flushing before the treatments and will probably still need several

more. I don't get pimples or papules so I can't comment on how it

helps with those, but I think if you eradicate the cause of the

problem all symptoms should diminish.

[Guest guest]

Hi e--from what I've heard, the 24-hour, non-drowsy, anti-

histamines have to build to a stable dose in your body before they're

completely effective. You generally have to take them 4-5 days before

this happens.

If you're looking for a quick fix, I would definitely recommend an

OTC nasal spray, such as Nasalcrom, and an OTC anti-histamine such as

Chlor-Trimeton (it's one of the better ones as far as drowsiness

goes). If you do tend to get drowsy, take it along side a

caffeinated beverage (assuming caffeine isn't a problem for you).

As far as photoderm goes, I've had three and have noticed a marked

reduction in flushing in general, and as a result of stress.

However, for two weeks after treatment, my skin is very volatile and

I actually tend to flush more than usual. I had serious permanent

flushing before the treatments and will probably still need several

more. I don't get pimples or papules so I can't comment on how it

helps with those, but I think if you eradicate the cause of the

problem all symptoms should diminish.

[Guest guest]

Hi e--from what I've heard, the 24-hour, non-drowsy, anti-

histamines have to build to a stable dose in your body before they're

completely effective. You generally have to take them 4-5 days before

this happens.

If you're looking for a quick fix, I would definitely recommend an

OTC nasal spray, such as Nasalcrom, and an OTC anti-histamine such as

Chlor-Trimeton (it's one of the better ones as far as drowsiness

goes). If you do tend to get drowsy, take it along side a

caffeinated beverage (assuming caffeine isn't a problem for you).

As far as photoderm goes, I've had three and have noticed a marked

reduction in flushing in general, and as a result of stress.

However, for two weeks after treatment, my skin is very volatile and

I actually tend to flush more than usual. I had serious permanent

flushing before the treatments and will probably still need several

more. I don't get pimples or papules so I can't comment on how it

helps with those, but I think if you eradicate the cause of the

problem all symptoms should diminish.