I get hives quite a lot especially when I'm at the park or somewhere with lots of bugs and pollen. My question is; is there any way to relieve the pain and intense itchiness when they break out over my body...or do I just perservere and wait it out for a couple of minutes till it passes?
2006-08-22 07:52:57 · 19 answers · asked by Liwah Farah 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
The best prophylaxis for your hives is to start with an over-the-counter antihistamine (I prefer Claritin or it's generic loratadine since it is much less sedating than Benadryl) before you go to the park or any place you know will cause hives. It's preferable that you take your Claritin in the morning before you wake up and about 30 minutes before you eat breakfast. I also like Claritin since one tablet once a day is all you need as opposed to Benadryl which you need to take every 4-6 hours. Hydrocortisone 1% cream, which is an over-the-counter topical steroid will also decrease the inflammation and itching caused by the hives.
2006-08-22 08:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that relieved my hives was claritin & allegra taken together. I had to go to the ER & take a steroid shot with benadryl & it relieved it for a couple of hours & then they came back. My allergy doc put me on claritin & allegra together for 2 weeks & then just claritin by itself. God bless you cause I really know how bad hives can get.
2006-08-22 08:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by דְבוֹרָה Devorah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! i had hives really bad for 3 days when i went to the beach for a week. i simply took over the counter allergy medication. it works, since hives are an allergic reaction to something.
2006-08-22 08:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by [♥] 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a condition know as chronic hives... I use a prescription drug called Zyrtec... I also use tea tree oil to rub over the hives it works very well.... If you have persistent hive you need to be seen by your doctor.... or go to an allergy specialist....
2006-08-22 08:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by spazattacker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 13:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by Jewel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to take antihistamines. like benadryl, allegra, something like that. you are obviously allergic to all those outdoor things. try seeing a doctor about it and he will prolly prescribe some good anitihistamines.
2006-08-22 08:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by rchilly2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS, BENADRIAL. CALAMINE LOTION, IF YOU CHOOSE BENADRYL IT IS SAFER IN A LIGUID RUB ON CREAM, OR GELL, IF TAKEN ORALLY NEVER DRINK AN ALCHOILIC BEVERAGE, IT CAN BE LETHAL
2006-08-22 08:11:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl has always worked for my girlfriend.. It might make up sleepy so be careful if you have to drive...
2006-08-22 08:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by E- 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
belive it or not benadrel and a oatmeal bath my sister had hives most her life iuts caused by nurves and stress
2006-08-22 08:00:47 · answer #9 · answered by tonydiekman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well benadryl has a stick and I carry it in my purse that way if me or my kids get stung or bitten then we have instant relief
2006-08-22 08:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋