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Have Broke Out Like Shingles On Back. Told To Be Allergic Reaction. Given Pepcid And Benadryl. Have Itching
my 84 year Mother broke out in what at first we thought was shingles on her back but her doctor said no that it looked like an allergic reaction. he sent her for allergy testing and said she was allergic to milk. he put her on singular, Pepcid, and Benadryl. the sores on her back and arms are dry patches now but driving her crazy. she is itching continuously. she can't sleep or relax. the doctor gave her some lotion that doesn't help. any suggestions to help relieve the itching would be greatly appreciated.
Sat, 31 Aug 2013
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There are anti histamines that may be stronger than the benadryl and may work better for her. Some examples are hydroxyzine and cyprohepadine.
In addition some persons combine these anti histamines (which are HI antihistamines) with type 2 anti histamines. Though type 2 antihistamines are more commonly used for reflux, they may also help some persons with allergies.
Examples of type 2 antihistamines are ranitidine and famotidine.
She may want to consider visiting an allergy specialist for additional help.
I hope this helps
There are anti histamines that may be stronger than the benadryl and may work better for her. Some examples are hydroxyzine and cyprohepadine.
In addition some persons combine these anti histamines (which are HI antihistamines) with type 2 anti histamines. Though type 2 antihistamines are more commonly used for reflux, they may also help some persons with allergies.
Examples of type 2 antihistamines are ranitidine and famotidine.
She may want to consider visiting an allergy specialist for additional help.
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