Update
Just a quick update on "hives". With so much "heavier" issues happening with other SOTHS, I will be brief because in the big picture, I can deal with this.
Saw Dr. - worst visit ever - she obviously was in a hurry and really didn't have time for my "silly ole visit". She took one look at my arms and said, it's hives....take Benadryl. I told her I had been - seemed to be getting worse along with some "weird aches" - okay so she told me to take Claritin & Zantac because they had special inhibitors that would take it away. She also gave me Prednisone (short term dose) only because I thought I needed it since I had been fooling with this for 2 weeks.....well I decided to do my own experiment....I eat oatmeal with walnuts every morning - I cut out the walnuts because midday, the rash/hives would increase.....I have developed late in life food allergies so it's worth a shot....the rash has gotton better -I changed my laundry detergent, soap, etc to no scent and I'm going from there.
Anyway, hopefully it's on the way out (don't know what made it come in) but the Dr. didn't seem interested in doing any further tests....crossing my fingers, it's gone.
I am praying for each of you. My heart is heavy and hurts with each of you. Sending hugs and much love today. Vicki
Saw Dr. - worst visit ever - she obviously was in a hurry and really didn't have time for my "silly ole visit". She took one look at my arms and said, it's hives....take Benadryl. I told her I had been - seemed to be getting worse along with some "weird aches" - okay so she told me to take Claritin & Zantac because they had special inhibitors that would take it away. She also gave me Prednisone (short term dose) only because I thought I needed it since I had been fooling with this for 2 weeks.....well I decided to do my own experiment....I eat oatmeal with walnuts every morning - I cut out the walnuts because midday, the rash/hives would increase.....I have developed late in life food allergies so it's worth a shot....the rash has gotton better -I changed my laundry detergent, soap, etc to no scent and I'm going from there.
Anyway, hopefully it's on the way out (don't know what made it come in) but the Dr. didn't seem interested in doing any further tests....crossing my fingers, it's gone.
I am praying for each of you. My heart is heavy and hurts with each of you. Sending hugs and much love today. Vicki
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So glad things are on the mend - these things aren\'t so small on top of everything else we have had to deal with. Ditto everyone else about your doctor....geeze. If she didn\'t want to deal with it at the very least she might have referred you to someone who would. Anyways, you take care ~ Joanna x
Hi Vicki, hopefully you will figure out what\'s going on & feel better quickly!
I know, when one\'s child passes away I think much of the lightness of life is gone. I understand. Much love to you and dear Jennifer, Linda
I hope they will be gone soon, and not come back. If you eat walnuts again and they return you have your answer to the hives.
Good Luck
Penny