I already have an appointment w/ a dr. I've been taking Benadryl, Claritin, and using Calamine lotion (what a mess). I'm ready to jump out of my skin because I'm so itchy!
2007-11-03 04:26:35 · 7 answers · asked by Julie6962 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Ask your Doctor for a prescription of Prednisone that will take care of it immediately if the other stuff does not allievate it....It worked for me and my hives.
2007-11-03 04:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Raina28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ice pack to the itchiest part often helps.
Also please be sure you're using the Benadryl tablets. Benadryl is also sold as a cream but it's worthless in that form. Also be sure you're taking the proper dose of the Benadryl - for adults, can be as much as 25-50 mg every 6 hours (be careful of sedation).
You might also consider adding some Pepcid - originally developed to block histamine receptors in the stomach, thereby preventing acid secretion. It also turns out to block histamine receptors elsewhere as well - can help a bit with itching but best used in addition to the Benadryl and Claritin.
Finally, you might give some thought to whether or not you're allergic to something that you're still being exposed to. Any new soaps or shampoos or detergents or clothing? If you're allergic to any of these and you're still using the substance, you're going to continue to itch!
2007-11-03 04:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by Doxycycline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a oatmeal bath helps they sell this in the pharmacy for itchy skin i always keep it on hand for the kids , than pat and air dry with a blow dryer to get rid of the moisture than apply ointment prescribed this should help you for at least four hours than start the procedure all over again. hope you feel better i had the hives once and their no fun.
2007-11-03 04:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know that one scene in My Big Fat Greek Wedding with the Windex?
It actually works!!!!!
But if that doesn't do it for you
Run your bath water as hot as you can stand it with a little bit of Instant oatmeal (like 8 oz. or so) then soak
Here's some other options too:
2007-11-03 04:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by TrueBlue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to walgreens or CVS and ask them for this stuff, i think its by aveeno, its like oatmeal but its meant for you to pour into your bathtub and you soak in it for like 20 minutes and your hives will decrease and won't itch as much!
2007-11-03 04:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by ERiKA ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prescriptions strength benadryl will do it.. i work at a hospital and thats what doctors usually prescribe for patients who have allergic reactions to foods or some meds.
2007-11-03 04:38:02 · answer #6 · answered by cookiemonster07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe try cortizone cream
2007-11-03 04:29:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋