Hives!

#1 06-06-2003, 02:15 PM

Help!

I've broken out in hives just before the start of the weekend. What can I do to make them go away - fast! I've never had them before!

AOX81 · #2 06-06-2003, 02:18 PM

Try taking some Benadryl

midwesterngirl · #3 06-06-2003, 02:42 PM

Also try the Aveeno oatmeal bath packets.Try one packet in a tepid bath.Absolutely get the Benadryl though.

sunnygirl · #4 06-06-2003, 02:47 PM

I have only gotten hives once (it was something I ate, so it was a severe case), but I had to go to the hospital and they gave me a shot. Each time my mom has gotten them, we also have to take her to the hospital. It took like 5 minutes for them to give me a shot, and I was done.

I hope you get better!

Peaches-n-Cream · #5 06-06-2003, 02:55 PM

calamine lotion and benadryl. Go see the doctor since it is probably an allergic reaction to something such as food or a bug bite.

#6 06-09-2003, 12:15 PM

thanks for your help!

Actually, it's starting look like I have

chicken pox

!! I never had it as a kid... I'm going to the doctor this afternoon to find out.

I think I'm going to cry if I keep feeling this itchy!!!

Peaches-n-Cream · #7 06-09-2003, 02:11 PM

Oh the chicken pox. Wow! I hope that you feel better. I had them when I was in second or third grade. They were awful. The calamine lotion and oatmeal baths help. Don't scratch or you will have permanent scars. Wear cotton gloves and cut your nails short if you need to. I hope that you feel better.

Allie · #8 06-09-2003, 02:46 PM

Actually regular old oatmeal will work in a bath, throw in a cup or two depending on how big your tub is. Soak 30 mins or so and it will help sooth the skin. And do take the benadryl. This will help if it's an allergic rection. If it is chicken pox, theres not much you can do, just be happy it's not shingles or hope it doesn't turn into that.