Allergies :: Hives - No Effect Of Prednisone
I'm going on a month now prednisone didn't do anything nothing is working and I can't find the trigger of them they constantly burn help!
View 4 RepliesAllergies :: Hives Or Scabies?
Ok so I've been trying to get rid of my hives for a little over a week now. This is the first time I've had them. I've gone to the doctor twice and the ER once for them. The doctor gave me 2 steroid shots and gave me some scripts. I'm using Triamcinolone Acetonide cream, I'm on day 4/6 MethylPREDNISolone pills, and I'm taking Hydroxyzine pills 4x daily. The ER suggested that it may be scabies and prescribed me the cream which I've already used and am through with. The ER also gave me a shot of meds that was suppose to kill the scabies if there were any and gave me a shot of benadryl. The ER wasn't sure if I actually had scabies or not but went ahead and treated me for them just in case. I live in my apartment with my boyfriend and he has been untouched. I've washed everything washable in hot water twice now and I've been staying at my grandmother's house until I can get rid of them. But they're still popping up. I haven't changed anything in my diet. I do own 3 cats but have never had problems with them. They are indoor cats and I haven't seen them in 4 days. I haven't changed anything in my daily routine. I'm just completely out of ideas for why/how I've gotten them and why I can't get rid of them. I have another prednisone treatment waiting at the pharmacy for me prescribed by the ER but haven't picked it up yet because I'm still taking the Methyl. I have been to an allergist but all the tests came back negative.
View 2 RepliesAllergies :: Rash Or Hives Only In USA
I am an Australian who has been travelling to USA annually for the last 6 years.
Every time I visit the USA, after approx 4 or 5 days I break out in itchy, red bumps (hives?) all over my torso and upper arms. The outbreak lasts as long as I stay in the USA, and subsides almost completely within 24-48hrs after returning to Australia.
I have stayed at different hotels each time, so I don't think bedding can be blamed, and there is not a particular food I believe triggers this...
What could it be in USA that I am so allergic to, that does not exist in Australia. I travel the world extensively for work and have not experienced the rash in any other region either.
Antihistamines (Benadryl) does not seem to help at all.
Is there some food additives/preservatives that are unique to USA that I may be sensitive to?
Allergies :: Dehydration Could Be Causing Hives?
I have been breaking out in hives for 11 months. They started shortly after I had some surgery. Sometimes they cover most of my body, and the itch keeps me awake at night. Other times they are tolerable. I have read every blog I could find on the subject looking for some help. Last week I stumbled on some posting on this site which was worth giving a try. In short, it said that dehydration could be causing my problem. Well, I have always had a hard time drinking much water in a day and relied mostly on diet sodas for my liquid consumption. So on Friday, I started drinking 64oz of water each day and am cutting out the soda for now. Well, I am only 3 days into this plan, but it is really helping. I know it will take some time to hydrate my body, but I am very optimistic. I thought I would post this in case there is anyone out there the is struggling like I have been.
View 6 RepliesAllergies :: Hives From Medication (Levaquin For Pneumonia)
A little over 3 weeks ago I was treated intravenously with Levaquin for pneumonia. About 20 minutes into the drip I started to get large hives! This has been going on for over 3 weeks now. The hives are not nearly as bad as they were but I'm still getting them. I was taking benadryl at first but was then switched to Allegra. I stopped taking it 2 days ago to see if the hives have subsided. For the most part they are not as bad but now anytime my skin gets warm I have a breakout. Needless to say I'm not getting much sleep bc I keep waking up to hives and have to sleep in a cool room so I don't get too hot. Very frustrating!! Anyone ever have this happen? How long did it take for the hives to go away?
View 6 RepliesToddler Hives :: Prednisone And Q-dryl Not Working
My son is 3.5 years old. wednesday he came home from school with large bumps on the stomach and legs, took him to the doctor that night, by the time we were seen they had spread all over his body neck to ankles. she gave us prednisone and q-dryl and we have successfully been taking these medications but they aren't working. last night, the hives had spread to his arms pretty bad, they're large hives. this morning, he now has hives under his chin, on his face, eyelids, and ears. as well as all over the rest of his body. its scary to me. He seems to be fine except he's itchy. But these scare me because they are over 90% of his body and they aren't getting any better... they are staying where they are AND spreading. He had a 12 hour stomach flu a week ago on the 11th... and the hives came 6 days later... THey aren't getting better, they are getting bigger, brighter and covering more areas. i have done my best in eliminating possible causes... but reality is, i have NO IDEA what it could be.
Allergies :: Advil, Aleve, Aspirin For Chronic Hives
I cannot afford to see an allergist, and my insurance is terrible.
If I take any medications such as advil, aleve, aspirin I develop hives. I also discovered taking benadryl and claritin to help my hives makes it worse. Everytime I take any of these medications I develop hives on my face (usually already have hives on my arms and legs sometimes chest)
I still, however, get hives (not as bad) when I do not use medications. I cannot pinpoint what is causing my hives. This is been going on for over a year. They come and go usually daily, never go more than a a few days without them.
Allergies :: Carrot Cause Large Hives And Severe Swelling All Over My Body
I have a carrot allergy. When I ingest carrots, raw or cooked, I immediately break out in large hives and severe swelling all over my body. Not fun to suddenly have this happen after eating carrots all my life. Okay, I now avoid carrots in all forms, but I would like to know about BETA-CAROTENE. I see it listed as an ingredient in foodstuffs and I want to know if carrot allergy includes beta-carotene? I can't seem to find anything on the net other than beta-carotene is good for you, nothing about possibility of allergy to. Anyone?
View 1 RepliesBalanitis :: Clotrimazole (Canesten) Will Work?
I think I have been suffering from mild, untreated Balanitis for a few years now. I have read that the most common way to clear it is to use Clotrimazole cream. Is this correct? I believe it is over the counter from a Chemist. If so, how long should I apply the creme for to completely rid of the fungus?
View 2 RepliesOpening Near Anus - Hemorrhoid Cream?
For the last 1 or 2 days I have had a painful lump on the skin around my anus. It is about a centimetre away from the opening but still on the anus part. It doesn't hurt sitting but on occasion you notice it is there.
I thought it might be a spot, but then started reading about Hemorrhoids.
When I went to the toilet shortly ago after I defecated I wiped and there was quite a lot of dark red blood on the toilet tissue. The pain was sort of gone then, like it had released the pressure. I immediately applied germolene to it as that seemed like the best product to use from the house.
My questions...Do you think that sounds like Hemorrhoids? Is the likelihood it will go away on its own if I drink plenty of water and eat plenty of fruit? Should I go out and buy some Hemorrhoid cream from the supermarket?
I have never had this before. I have not had irregular bowel movements, diarrhea or constipation recently although have had IBS symptoms on and off for years now. This lump is in no way connected to the inside of my anus. It felt like the size of a pea, maybe slightly smaller.
Hemorrhoids :: Cream - No Pain But Still Bleed?
I have no discomfort from the piles just this small amount of blood every day. I'm worrying myself sick it's bowel cancer and am scared to go back to doctor. I have a terrible fear of having to have anesthetic if I needed an operation. I just wondered if what I have is normal symptoms of piles?
View 10 RepliesMenopause :: Hot Flashes With Estrace Cream?
I am 64 and have been menopausal since 2000. My doctor gave me this Estrace Cream to use in the vagina because of thinning lining and a little blood. Doc says it will make my tissues healthier but since using it I have been getting hot flashes. Anyone else experience this?
View 3 RepliesLichen Sclerosus :: Estrogen Cream To Use?
So I saw my PCP yesterday. Hadn't been able to get in to her for two years. She was great at listening to me. Finally after 10 years with LS she is referring me to a gyn at the hospital.
I want to ask for an estrogen cream. So my question to you all is what do you use on your vulva and do you have it compounded in something. If so what is it compounded with.
Impetigo :: Flucloxacillin And Fucidin Cream Not Working
I experienced impetigo for the first time about 4 months ago which was treated with antibiotics(flucloxacillin)-it appeared again & treated with antibiotics & a 3rd time-I thought this had cleared when i got it again 1 day before my hols last week & when i returned home this week--I have been prescribed 1 months supply of antibiotics again 4 a day for 2 weeks then 2 a day for 2 weeks also i use fucidin cream----I am 56 yrs old very clean & very fed up & upset--what am i to do about this?
View 1 RepliesHIV Prevention :: Shared Anal Piles Cream
My question is can someone get hiv from sharing same anal cream for piles?
View 2 RepliesFungal / Yeast Infections :: What Medicine Or Cream Is Used?
This disease occurs near my penis and it is white color around my skin.My skin is dry.
Sometimes it is itchy. I want to know how to treatment and what medicine or cream is used?
Pregnancy :: Stretch Marks - What Cream Or Lotion?
My stomach hasn't really started itching until now in less then couple hours I'll be 11 weeks . what cream or lotion do anybody recommend I really don't want stretch marks I wanna try everything to not get them .
View 8 RepliesMolluscum Contagiosum :: Fucidin H Cream Works
Hi, I have a 7 years old daughter who had been suffering with Mollescum Contagiosum for 18 months. Over that time I have searched the net trying to find a cure but to no avail. (I did try the Apple Cider Vinegar) HOWEVER, I contracted the virus on my toe and thought I would try and use Fucidin H cream (an anti fungal cream my son had been prescribed previously for a sore toe) and it cleared the Mollescum C up in a week. I wanted to try this on my daughter as she had many spots on her arm and chest area. I first went to my GP to ask to be referred to a dermatologist but was told that she could only be referred after having the condition for three years! I then told him about the success I had about using the Fucidin H and was it safe to try on my daughter. He said it was perfectly safe but had not heard that is had been used in treating Mollescum Contagiosum. I then went on to apply the cream to my daughter twice a day and after 3 weeks all the spots completely went and nothing has reappeared over the last month! It has made her life so much better and I hope this treatment gives relief to other sufferers of this condition.
View 1 RepliesBreastfeeding :: Cream To Soothe Sore Nipples?
Any moms on here have any breastfeeding experience because I'm looking for a cream that will be helpful when it comes to soothing sore nipples and keeping my skin from cracking. Wasn't prepared for all that when I had my daughter so needless to say I gave up on breastfeeding. Just want to be successful this time around.
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