|
|
Question: I'm used to getting hives that appear out of nowhere, I just put some benedryl on the spot and wait it out. However, this last week the hives (which are more frequent than usual) have been acompanied by my ears turning red and burning, and a rediculously itchy scalp. Every spot that is affected is hot to the touch. I'm miserable!?!? I can't get to the doctor for over a week, does anyone have an idea what might be wrong? What can I do to treat the symptoms until I see the doc?No, I haven't come into contact with anything new, I'm using the same hair and skin products i always do. I haven't eaten anything out of the ordinary. I'm in Cali so the temperature isn't changing that much and I'm not exposed to heaters...so that isn't it either. Just wanted to clear those up!
Answer: Until you can get to the doc, have a bottle of Benedryl with you take one whenever the symptoms arise (take 2 if symptoms are bad). However the Benedryl will make you drowsy, so be careful if you are driving. I developed an allergy out of nowhere from one day to the next, so even if you haven't come into contact or eaten anything new, you can suddenly have a reaction... You live in Cal, so it's gonna be hard, but I was told to wear long sleeves and not be in direct sunlight until I saw the Doc. Heat can trigger an allergic reaction (I live in Montreal...easier to stay cool!). Try taking luke warm, cool shower, maybe without soap/body gel and see what happens.
|
 |
|
| |
Home
