Queen of the Dust Mites replied: "Have you visited an immunologist? They are experts in this sort of thing. They can sometimes find things other allergists miss. Also, have you ruled out a reaction to formaldehyde and parabens? These are in most skin and hair care products and they can cause terrible rashes and eczema. Read the labels for bronopol, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin and MDM hydantoin, quaternium 15 as well as plain old formaldehyde. Look for parabens such as benzylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben etc. If your stuff lists these throw it out. I'm including a link to an article that talks about how this stuff messes you up. You might try Vanicream to heal the skin. I'll give you a link so you can see what it looks like when you go to the store."
Smart Nurse replied: "Long but worth the reading. This is the BEST Allergy info.
Finally Making the connection....
Being a nurse with over 25 years experience, I have seen a lot of patients with various illnesses and disorders.
Many allergies are caused from common everyday chemicals and fragranced products as well as VOC's in homes, schools and workplace.
This is a growing problem for many people and most are not even aware that it exists as more and more chemicals are being introduced and used on a daily basis. Many people believe that because something smells good or cleans well and it is on a store shelf that it is tested, approved and safe for use.
Think again !
We are now seeing more and more children and adults with skin disorders, nausea, dizziness, puffy swollen eyes, itching, Chronic Rhinitis, Chronic Headaches, Sinusitis, Migraines, Sinus Infections, Asthma, Allergies, Hives, Chronic Hives, Eczema, sinus / respiratory illnesses and Hormone related disorders.
I can not emphasize how important it is to educate yourself about MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY (MCS) and the harm you may be doing to your health by using chemicals and fragranced products.
If you or a loved one has symptoms of or suffers from Asthma, Allergies, hives, chronic headaches, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus or Fibromyalgia, you need to read further and learn about the signs and symptoms of MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
Most doctors will not inform you about this because patients as a whole like to walk out of a doctors office with a prescription for some magical medicine and they do not want to be told that their expensive new perfume or newly installed carpet may be the culprit. So, the doctor will give you medications and many of these meds either do not work or cause other health problems.
Chemicals and fragranced products are often the root of many disorders and illnesses when it comes to your health. Many of the below mentioned items are common triggers to sinus, asthma, itching, headaches, Migraines and allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them and your immune and respiratory system will thank you and you will breathe easier.
And, it is not only personal body or cleaning products causing havoc on your health….many people become ill after wearing brand new clothing, dry-cleaned clothes, installing new carpet, painting, buying a new mattress or after home renovations because of the Flame Retardants, Antimony, Benzenes, Formaldehydes, etc. used in these products. So the answer is NO, you are not imagining that 2 weeks after your home, office or classroom got renovated you started to become ill, get dizzy or have headaches. This is happening more and more these days and adults as well as children are becoming sicker and sicker.
Unfortunately, too many doctors compound the problem by prescribing chemical medications to try to alleviate the symptoms of an already chemical overloaded body and they rarely tell the patient to eliminate the chemical offenders. How many times have I seen people in the grocery store with Bounce, Glade Plug-Ins and Febreeze in their shopping cart along with a bottle of Benadryl , Migraine Excedrin and a box of Allergy Tablets ? Why don't they make the connection?
Keep in mind that your skin is the largest organ of your body and what you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body. Then ... well... then it has to be filtered by your organs which are already working real hard.
BIG NO-NO's ---- I would SERIOUSLY recommend removing all of the below from your living / working area.
No Bounce or dryer sheets - these are VERY toxic
No Febreeze - your pets will even thank you for this
No Glade Plug-ins - VERY toxic
No Scented candles
No Scented Dish Detergents
No Fragranced Soaps or Lotions
No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing
No Smoke
No Newspapers and Magazines -
(the ink is a huge irritant).
No Dander
No Sprays
No Sharpies (marker pens)
New Cartpeting, mattresses, paint, contain toxins that can trigger severe respiratory disorders as well as headaches and Asthma flare-ups.
And remember, it is NOT the smell it is the Chemicals that make up the smell. So, even if something is "Fragrance Free" these products often mask the smell with another chemical ! There are plenty of safe healthy products out there that work well and do not have added chemical fragrances.
More and more workplaces & schools are implementing Fragrance Free policies and creating "Fragrance Free Zones"… why do you think this is? Make the connection, your lungs , immune system and your general health will thank you."
i got rash..need help? how can i get rid of rash..i got it on my face arms neck chest..what do i do..and it itches bad..and the doctor gave me same pills called loratadine and prednisone..am 16 years old..help me.
donna h replied: "try not eating diary products"
Strange rash behind ears related to medication side-effect/interaction? I recently was prescribed Amoxicillian Clavanate for an apparent secondary infection related to H1N1, with which I was taking the usual other cold/flu drugs like Loratadine, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen and Ephinephrine in .22mg inhalation. Just in the past few days I developed a very strange rash on the backs of both ears, with the left ear being more severe. The rash doesn't itch at all, and is only very very mildly irritating or noticeable, and only noticed it getting out of the shower. The rash consists of hundreds of tiny bumps/welts and feels similar to a tongue when rubbed with a finger. There is no peeling,itching, etc, and almost no redness. I have already researched Steven Johnson's Syndrome which is related to Amoxicillian especially when taken with an Epstein-Barr Virus infection (Mononucleosis), which I do not have. I have no history of drug allergies or reactions. I have discontinued use of the anti-biotic, and the rash has slowly started to disappear, weather related to drug withdraw or not is unclear.
Friedrich Wilhelm replied: "Your history is rather chemical, so an allergy is probable located at the gall bladder meridian. Perhaps you may prefer herbal or homeopathic remedies in future."
A1 replied: "Hi,
From my own experiences - I used to be allergic to my own sweat that I was burning off during exercise - during a time in my life when I used to have considerable toxins stored within my body fat. I eventually learned that itching or rashes are symptoms of maladies that could become much worse if never healed with good choices.
Although I have seen that most root problems for 'skin' issues for myself and others has usually always been from long and or short term allergic reactions to 'something' COMBINED WITH a weakened lymph liver kidney skin and immune systems - IF the following symptoms would ever occur - I think the worst rash one might possibly have rapidly acquired is from deadly bacterial meningitis, BUT bacterial meningitis would be VERY RARE.
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“IF a rash is present, it may indicate a particular cause of meningitis; for instance, meningitis caused by meningococcal bacteria may be accompanied by a characteristic rash.”
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“The MOST common symptoms of meningitis are headache and neck stiffness associated with fever, confusion or altered consciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light (photophobia) or loud noises (phonophobia). SOMETIMES, especially in small children, only nonspecific symptoms may be present, such as irritability and drowsiness.”
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To help you with more information on itch rash illnesses and for long term solutions TO THEM ALL - the following link has considerable info within a ‘report’ I recently posted:
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I truly hope what you learn will help you to decide on the correct choices that will remedy your painful malady in the future.
My best to you and yours,
AI – self taught nutritionIsT ><+>[(-:]"
Tattoo Rash? I got a tattoo that seemed to be healing fine. Went through the peeling and looked great. 10 days in, the colored flowers on my tattoo got severely inflamed - raised like welts and itchy as hell. The black parts were fine.
3 days later, I went to the doctor, who said to just put hydrocortisone on it, and take allergy pills (I'm taking loratadine). I used the Aveeno kind of hydrocortisone, as well as Aveeno Skin Relief lotion. The swelling went down, but my whole tattoo has turned into one big itchy rash. The rash has even spread to nearby skin that isn't tattooed. I've had this rash problem for 7 days now. What can I do for relief? Is this going to go away?!
keezymama replied: "Contact your Dr office again. You may be having a reaction to the cream"
Pink♥Glitter replied: "What color is the ink? If it is red, purple, orange or any color with the primary color of red, it could be an allergic reaction. Red ink contains iodine, a lot of people are allergic to it. Your body will eventually get immune to it but it can take up to a year or so. Hope I helped you.
Also if its been 8 weeks or less since you got you tattoo, be sure to not scratch it. It will tear the skin and ruin the tattoo. During the healing process, it is creating a new layer of skin over the tattoo, so scratching it will tear the unhealed skin."
animaluver replied: "go to the person that gave the tatto and asked them wut they did and used"
Spyderbear replied: "The initial swelling may have been a normal reaction caused by the heat of summer. I had the same problem, itching and raised, with part of my centipede tattoo. When I was getting a later tattoo, I mentioned to my artist that I had developed scarring after the tattoo had healed. She said that sometimes a tattoo will do this in hot weather. It doesn't happen to everyone, and it doesn't happen with every tattoo. I have five, and the only one that it occurs with is the centipede. It sounds like the rash spreading may be a reaction to the lotion. Does either product contain lanolin? Many people are allergic to it."
erins_kotybear replied: "I had the same problem except I broke out in a horrible rash from the A&D ointment. Surprisingly my tattoo did not itch but my lower thighs (below my tattoos on both legs) broke out in itchy bumps and then my lower legs broke out and finally my arms. Here's what I did:
Used a oatmeal paste on my skin (not on my tattoo, not sure how this would effect it) of just grinding oatmeal in the blender then adding water to make a paste. I put this on my skin and would leave it for 10-15 minutes then would wash off. I did this before bed and it helped with the itchiness at night. I then used cold witch hazel (again NOT on my tattoo, not sure how it would react) and finally a lotion for sesitive skin that was fragrance free. I also invested in some aloe for my legs and arms (and not the tattoo again for same reasons as mentioned). What finally helped the itch and is good for the tattoo as well is emu oil. I picked some up at the local farmer's market last Saturday. You only need 2-4 drops for an entire area. I learned that it's great for tattoos as it keeps it moist, does not clog pores, and keeps the color looking great! It also releived my itchy legs and arms and healed my rash! Also, the main thing I kept telling myself was DO NOT SCRATCH no matter how much it itches. If the urge to scratch is too great I would slap the area of my skin that itched. This usually made the sensation go away. Hope this has helped you some!"
I Just Saw an Ad for Claritin, Again. Claiming it was "Non-Drowsy", Again, True? Less Drowsy Perhaps:
Loratadine
Drowsiness and/or sedation is a frequent adverse reaction to most H1-blockers, however, H1-blockers vary in their ability to produce drowsiness, and this side effect does not correlate with peripheral antihistamine potency.[23592] Somnolence was reported in 8% of patients taking loratadine vs. 6% taking placebo. Fatigue is also experienced in about 4% of patients taking loratadine. Patients should be warned about undertaking hazardous tasks while taking loratadine, although the risk of sedation is relatively low. Anticholinergic side effects are minimal with loratadine compared to most other H-blockers; however, some patients experience xerostomia (3%). Headache (12%) is the most common adverse reaction experienced by patients taking loratadine.
In children >= 6 years old, adverse events were similar to those reported in adult populations and similar to placebo; the rate of discontinuation due to side effects was < 1%. Side effects occurring in >= 2% of those aged 6—12 years included nervousness (restlessness), wheezing, fatigue, hyperkinesia, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, dysphonia, malaise, and respiratory tract infection. In children 2—5 years, the following adverse events were reported in 2—3% taking loratadine and more frequently than with placebo: diarrhea, epistaxis, pharyngitis, influenza-like symptoms, fatigue, stomatitis, tooth disorder (unspecified), earache, viral infection, and rash (unspecified).
Drowsiness, headache, and sinus tachycardia have occurred when the maximum recommended dose of loratadine has been exceeded (doses of 40—180 mg). In a human study in which doses 4 times the clinical dose were administered for up to 90 days, loratadine did not cause clinically significant changes on the QT interval. The manufacturer reports that in a single, rising-dose study in which doses up to 160 mg (16 times the clinical dose) were studied, loratadine did not cause any clinically significant changes on the QTc interval.
Specific information regarding non-causally associated, less common side effects and post-marketing adverse reactions may be found in the manufacturers' current prescribing information for loratadine.
Thanks Sareli7, How Nice for you, but you Are Not Everybody. I Personally Like Fexofenidine (Sp?).
Thanks miss medic, So In Fact Deceptive. I Think Allegra-D is Fexofenidine + Pseudoephidrine (Sp?).
Sareli7 replied: "Is there an actual question in there? lol
I use it, and it doesn't make even a tiny bit tired"
Deaco replied: "I use to use Clariten and I still do and it dosent make me drowsy so it is ok but there might be another type that is better."
miss medic replied: "Hi,
I used Claritin.......I wound up falling asleep at traffic lights.
So, CAN it make you drowsy?....YES.....but, I guess most people do not have a problem.
Zyrtec made me feel like I got run over by a truck---I just felt SO TIRED....yet I did not fall asleep at traffic lights, I just had NO ENERGY.
Allegra (the Fexofenidine) you mention---I would have LOVED to be able to really try that, but, I had a SEVERE allergic reaction to it---I had taken it, and my eyes swelled up, I was wheezing, sneezing, itching with hives, and my paramedic partner kept asking me if I was ok....did I need some benedryl or epi?.....I was like---no, I just have some allergies, I took some Allegra, it will kick in any minute now...ANY minute......*(this was back when it was brand new and only a 12 hour dose---NOT the Allegra-D....just plain Allegra).....well, 12 hours later, suddenly, I am feeling a bit better, but, time for my next scheduled dose, so, I take the next one...and BAM!! even worse....figured out what my allergy was!!---lol!
Popped some benedryl and MUCH better!
Funny thing with how tired the Claritan and Zyrtec make me--I have NO PROBLEM taking Benedryl 50 mg every 4 hours and driving/thinking/ect.....it does NOT make me tired at all.....
So, I would say, I am probably NOT the typical kind of reaction.
*Yes, you are Correct about the ALLEGRA D being "fexofenadine + Sudafed Original formula" (didn't check on the spelling either---lol--it is late at night). (ps--the formula I was on was just the ORIGINAL allegra when it first came out, NON-decongestant added, and it was a 12 hour version)."
hair dye alergy? i have a rash that started on my chest.. then spread upwards up my neck, and to my ears, and downward on my stomach.
i cant go to the doctor or anything.
But what should i do?
...
to stop the itching,
get rid of it all.
ps. ihave benedryl alergy, alegra, and loratadine...
Tigger replied: "Oh dear, that cuts out one possible aid right there.
Do you have a hydrocortisone cream on hand?
Or maybe you could try bathing in oatmeal.
And if you can, get that dye off you.
Good luck."
Penny M replied: "The rash may be something other than allergy...........could be viral.......caladryl lotion is good also aloe is soothing."
How do you get rid of Hives? I am a westerner living in China. I went to sleep last night and woke up this morning with rash blotches over my body. I went to the local hospital. They immediately diagnosed me as having hives (which is weird because I have never had any allergic reactions to anything). l They have given me some medicine (Loratadine tablets). I heard if you don't treat hives in the first couple of days it can last a long time, coming and going. Is there anything else I can do to cure hives? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Oh by the way, recently I have not eaten any seafood or anything unusual I would not usually eat. I have also not been in contact with any chemicals etc. so I find it strang how I got hives?!
Alex L replied: "drink more water than usual to flush what ever it is out of your system faster."
Elizabeth T replied: "1. Hives are caused by an allergic reaction, loratadine tablets are basically clariton. You could try taking benydrll which tends to work faster, and be more specific -- it works as an anti-histamine which blocks histamines from causing the immune response. The nice thing about benydrll is that it will also help for bug bites too. As for the why, we are not really sure why you can eat a piece of shell fish one day and the next develop an allergy. Perhaps there is a threshold you have to cross before the body becomes intolerant to it. (i had a similar experience with latex, after wearing gloves for years, all of the sudden I was allergic to it) Please be aware that I'm not a doctor, so ask for advice from them."
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