I have hives- give me some alarmist advice!

[Beware the Beast Man]

Anybody have a non-Benadryl remedy? I really don't have time to slip into a Benadryl-induced coma today.
Thanks!

[yardwork]

1. Go the doctor pronto

Sometimes hives develops into breathing problems.

[Beware the Beast Man]

3. Whee!

I don't think it's that far gone. Usually, I get them in one area only. This time it's my hands.

[yardwork]

6. Fine. Be snarky. See if I care.

[arwalden]

2. Also Try Posting This Question In The "Alternative "Healing" Forum

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=245

[Beware the Beast Man]

4. Hey, nothing wrong with a little alternative healing now and then

As long as I don't have to smear cow dung on the hives and say an incantation, I'll be okay.

[WoodrowFan]

8. BOL

yeah, that'll work!!!!

[tavalon]

5. You could use another antihistamine

like Claritin.

On edit: I forgot this little gem. Use a paste of baking soda and water. It will help with the sting

[tuvor]

7. When it comes to death, I'm gonna die all right!!!

[Beware the Beast Man]

9. Gonna spread the disease, because I wanna!

:D

[WoodrowFan]

10. it might be related to the earthquakes!

you have hives right after a major earthquake, that CAN'T be coincidence!

[Beware the Beast Man]

11. Hmmm...

:tinfoilhat:

[DS1]

12. Don't even bother trying to get to the hospital in time

Fill up your bathtub and drown yourself before your lungs disintegrate... You have about 5 seconds before you know pain that would bring an army to its knees...

[Beware the Beast Man]

14. Ooh. Not good.

Goodbye, cruel DU! :hi:

[ET Awful]

13. Just get some 40 grit sandpaper and go to work . . . .

They'll be gone in no time :)

[Beer Snob-50]

15. masterbate and deposit the results on the spot

I used to tell some of the girls I dated the medicinal healing powers of cum (especially oral diseases).

[Beware the Beast Man]

17. Please don't make me alert on my own thread.

:evilgrin:

[Beer Snob-50]

18. sorry just trying to help...

it didn't work always with the young ladies either.

[terrya]

16. Post something about being reluctant to use your real name...

when you get to the emergency room.

No, wait. That's another kind of advice.

Sorry. I can't help you.

[Historic NY]

19. Are you alergic to something? Did you eat shell fish or Chinese food?

If so Benadryl might be the only source of relief.

[Beware the Beast Man]

20. I'm not sure.

I did have Italian Wedding soup for lunch yesterday, which is the only out-of-the-ordinary thing I ate. They seem to be going away, but yes, Bennys are the best for allergies, they just knock me out, though.

[Historic NY]

23. One other thing, have you changes soaps or laundry detergant?

That can cause a rash like the hives...drive you crazy. I don't think the soup did it. Stuff like msg in chinese food and shrimp can do it but since you haven't had it, it must be something else.

[Beware the Beast Man]

25. Yes, I did.

But I did laundry a week ago, maybe the reaction is just taking effect now.
Well, a coworker just gave me some Benadryl and...time..ungh...:boring:

[Historic NY]

26. Bingo, I'll bet thats what it is.....I have to watch myself...

especially during the winter and I avoid those cheap bargin brands.

[Beware the Beast Man]

27. I just read that extreme cold

Can also produce hives. I have been going out without gloves lately...

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

21. Whatever you do - don't let any doctors know your name

that's the LAST thing you need

[jedicord]

22. Get some Aveno anti-itch cream. Ah!!!!!

I had a recurring case of hives for over a year. I'm an expert.

There are some non-drowsy antihistamines out there, like Claritan (sp?) that might help if you don't want Benadryl.

Be careful, though. If it gets really bad your throat can close up and you're history. Get antihistamines NOW!

[Beware the Beast Man]

24. Well, I'm not too worried about the throat thing,

since they seem to be concentrated in one area (my hands). But I'm going to ask my coworkers if they have some allergy meds. thanks!

[justgamma]

28. Be careful and watchful.

It took about 20 minutes for my hives to go from mild itching to face and throat swelling, to shock. Never did find out what caused it. I was never so sick in my life.

[Beware the Beast Man]

29. I took a Benny, and they've pretty much diappeared.

Now all I want to do is sleep. Beautiful sleep...:boring:

[yardwork]

30. Don't tell him - he'll go all snarky and change the thread title

I warned him way up at the top but nooooooooooo

[Beware the Beast Man]

34. Oh, please!

Have a lollipop...

[StopTheMorans]

31. GET SOME HONEYBEES QUICK YOU FOOL!

[Debi]

32. You are going to die

b/c hives are the first stage of death :wow:

[rbnyc]

33. Last time I had hives...

...I posted for advice and was told to go to the emergency room. I didn't think it was that serious. Then within hours my tongue swelled up and my throat started to close up and I had to be rushed to the emergency room.

I'm just sayin'...