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Here's to Your Health:  Bad case of hives  |
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lulu bell
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Karen
Ashland
NE
USA
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 Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 10:45:14 AM
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| HELP!! I have a bad case of hives and the Benedryl is barely taking the edge off does anyone have any suggestions? |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 11:18:44 AM
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calamine lotion
benadryl actually makes my hives worse. I have to get claratin the tablets. its an antihistamine which is causing your hives in the first place.
i use calamine lotion after I soak in a bathtub of epson salts. they wont go away completely but it helps wonderfully with the itchies. :)
hope that helps and you find some relief!
hugs!!! :)
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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lulu bell
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Karen
Ashland
NE
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 1:12:43 PM
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I'm not sure. I haven't started using anything new, I don't use any chemicals in my garden or on my yard. They were spraying in the field around us last week. I suppose it could have be nerves but I have been stressed before and never had anything like it.
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 1:22:06 PM
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Could be something you ate, I get hives when I eat seafood. I could always eat it, then one day I couldn't.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 1:29:58 PM
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Sit in a tub with a nylon filled with oatmeal and squish it all in the water. I have used it on Charlie many time and it works. Hope you feel better!!! : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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lulu bell
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Karen
Ashland
NE
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 1:56:47 PM
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| Thank you for the suggestions, I'm willing to try anything, it doesn't help that I'm a scratcher if it itches I will scratch. |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 2:09:22 PM
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OOh that is a great idea, Heather! I do that with the children. I forgot all about it.
Karen--sometimes when you are really stressed out and there are other things in play like something you ate that wouldnt normally bother you, they get together and create the itchy fun you are having now.
hope it gets better soon!!
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 2:20:07 PM
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I get hives and welts from deer fly bites. Alavert works good for me. I also take Oatmeal baths.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 3:12:03 PM
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Okay hers my 2 cent's worth
My son had chicken pox so bad every where when he was little
the only thing that helped was
baking soda paste
You mix the baking soda in a little water ; enough to make a paste and dab a little every where you have a hive or what have you
It helped the pain and the itching; or at lest it did my son.
Hope you find something that works. hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 7:19:32 PM
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| I had bad cases of hives several times as a kid (no idea why) and calamine lotion was what worked then. I've also used the baking soda paste, but only on poison ivy. It ought to work on hives too, but of course everyone's reaction is different. I'm sure one of these will help...good luck! |
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mulegirl
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
rosemary
cottonwood pass
co
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 06:22:55 AM
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I'm allergic to ficus trees, especially the sap that forms if you prune them. I use calamine lotion or a mud pack with any mud that has bentonite clay in it. Bentonite is a wonderful natural detoxer. It really eases itching. My Doctor told me don't take Benadryl as it just masks the problem.
How is your immune system?
Rosemary
smile, follow your heart and don't look back
http://web.mac.com/rosemaryart |
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lulu bell
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Karen
Ashland
NE
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 07:06:45 AM
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Thank you all for your suggestions it seems to be getting better and I'm not sure what remedy works the best because I tried them all, the calamine lotion seemed to work the best and I love the look!
I have a very good immune system but the last couple of weeks we have been eating out more just because we haven't been home and before that I hadn't been eating any processed foods, maybe there is a connection?? Guess it tells me I need to get back to the good stuff!!
Thanks again, hugs to all! |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 07:14:03 AM
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HI Karen,
Glad things are helping. Oh yes!! The calamine does make a beauty statement all its own, doesn't it?! hehe
Those foods can definitly add to your itchy fun. :P
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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mulegirl
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
rosemary
cottonwood pass
co
USA
184 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 07:32:09 AM
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Yes, be creative with the calamine... How about a pink version of Mel Gibson in BRAVEHEART. Body art!
Rosemary
smile, follow your heart and don't look back
http://web.mac.com/rosemaryart |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 11:18:30 AM
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ROFL Rosemary!!
Karen--if you do the Braveheart thing, you so gotta post so we farmgirl sisters can see the pictures...lol..Maybe it will inspire a new fashion trend. ;)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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