I am having extreme itching. I stopped the med causing it and am taking benadryl oatmeal baths etc?

16 Nov 2011

I get the same problem from some meds. Benadryl works for me, and a put cold cloths on my skin and it calms down the itching.

16 Nov 2011

What med were you on that caused this? Your not having any problems with breathing are you...

16 Nov 2011

Dear Mel... if u r not not having any other symptoms of an allergic reaction such as swelling of the tongue or airway I would recommend getting some hydrocortisone cream like 2% and put it on where u r itching. I would also let the doc know who prescribed the medication to which u r allergic. He might want to c u and possibly give u a medrol dose pack (steroid) or a one time injection of a steroid. I hope u soon feel better. Pup

18 Nov 2011

Hey there Really,
I MISSED YOU!!! Where have you been Mel?
I agree about the hydrocortisone (sp) lotion!! That sure has helped me in the past.
Let us know how you are feeling now? Has the itching stopped? Hope so!!
Love,
Lara

14 Dec 2011

HI Mel? I'm just wondering how things worked out for you?

I had an allergic reaction to Heparin with extreme to-the-max! itching. In conjunction with the hydrocortisone cream, I also had a warm bath with epsom salts.

I am a scratcher from way back, from a long line of scratchers. :)
I was going to scratch my skin right off just to feel a fleeting sense of relief!
I was almost incredulous with how well & how quickly the bath had alleviated my severe itching! It also had the additional unexpected benefit of relaxing me so much that I quickly fell into a deep sleep afterward. Ah, bliss! :D

from Wendy :)

14 Dec 2011

Hi ReallyMel, Benadryl also has topical stuff like lotions, sprays, gels, if you don't want to take anything internally. Neosporin PAIN cream works too. Good luck.
p.s. is it really on top of your skin or the creepy crawlies from Fibro. I feel like there's a gazillion bugs crawling on me but I want to scratch them too.
mindy