I have some 'dermatitis' that is all over my entire right leg and some of my left leg that they dont know what it is. I'm taking Atarax and have some ointment the dermatologist gave me. The itching and pain is unbearable. Does anyone have any idea to help the itching (no creams/pills b/c they arent helping).
2007-08-29 14:48:23 · 6 answers · asked by bodmodangel 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I have already went through a 6 day pack of Methylprednisolone. It did nothing.
2007-08-29 14:56:01 · update #1
I often have itchy skin. My trick is to apply ice packs, and I have had some bad itching from medication and rashes.
2007-08-29 14:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by emtd65 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put some wet towels in the freezer for about 30 minutes and wrap your leg with them. It freezes your leg and takes away the pain and itching. Keep alternating. You could go the the ER and get a dose of Methylprednisolone. It would help.
I had a terrible sunburn about 4 yrs ago in Texas and did this on my back. It gave me a lot of relief.
2007-08-29 21:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by happydawg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
..sounds like you have morgellons fibers.. go to morgellons.org and compare symptoms
antifungal creams and antibiotics help , but once you get it all you can do is find a way to control the symptoms .. no one knows what it is . When I first got it 4 yrs ago , I had to carry a hair brush just to constantly itch . I hope you don't have it Its hell ..feel better
2007-08-30 08:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i may have something similar....i took the 6 day stuff too and it helped for a little bit but once the meds were gone it came right back and now i have it on both arms my torso my chest both legs my neck and not my face! im supposed to be going to the derm. soon. does it hurt when you take a warm shower? (mine does) and ive tired ice packs and they help a little...
2007-08-29 22:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by mommaofanarmybrat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aveeno colloidal oatmeal powder in a cool bath might also give some relief.
2007-08-29 21:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-29 22:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by Free Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋