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<blockquote data-quote="HLW" data-source="post: 176189" data-attributes="member: 10252"><p>It could be urticaria (also known as hives). I get that, it's very itchy, I still have the scars from last time it got really bad, the pain when I scratch through the skin is more bearable than the itching. Scratching it gently with something like a nail brush or serrated knife helps with the itching but doesnt make it bleed like scratching it with my nails does.</p><p></p><p>Piriton is evil, it makes me very drowsy and very jumpy, and makes my pupils dilate, there are loads of generic antihistamines that might work instead. Don't take more than the recommended dose, especially not of Piriton.</p><p></p><p>Most (all?) antihistamines take a few days to build up to an effective dose, I tried three types for a couple of days each, and assumed none worked, I didn't realise you had to be taking them for a few days first.</p><p></p><p>If it is urticaria, some antihistamines can work better than others, ask your GP. You could also show the rash to a chemist, they might be able to suggest an antihistamine that might work better.</p><p></p><p>Urticaria can be caused by practically almost anything, the causes include some foods, some drugs, water, sunlight, heat, cold, stress, contact with things, etc etc. I have no idea what causes mine, I can't think of any common cause for each episode, I know pressure makes it worse though, because once it has started it gets worse on skin that is stretched tight over bone eg elbows, and where clothes rub, and where my shoes are in contact with my feet.</p><p></p><p>Before the antihistamines start working, things that stop the itching are - cool/slightly warm baths and showers (but only when I am in the bath or shower, so it's only temporary relief), and lying down (so the pressure is spread out, not just on feet (standing) or bottom (sitting)) naked (so clothes don't irritate it). Nothing else I have found works, so I just have to wait for the antihistamines to work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HLW, post: 176189, member: 10252"] It could be urticaria (also known as hives). I get that, it's very itchy, I still have the scars from last time it got really bad, the pain when I scratch through the skin is more bearable than the itching. Scratching it gently with something like a nail brush or serrated knife helps with the itching but doesnt make it bleed like scratching it with my nails does. Piriton is evil, it makes me very drowsy and very jumpy, and makes my pupils dilate, there are loads of generic antihistamines that might work instead. Don't take more than the recommended dose, especially not of Piriton. Most (all?) antihistamines take a few days to build up to an effective dose, I tried three types for a couple of days each, and assumed none worked, I didn't realise you had to be taking them for a few days first. If it is urticaria, some antihistamines can work better than others, ask your GP. You could also show the rash to a chemist, they might be able to suggest an antihistamine that might work better. Urticaria can be caused by practically almost anything, the causes include some foods, some drugs, water, sunlight, heat, cold, stress, contact with things, etc etc. I have no idea what causes mine, I can't think of any common cause for each episode, I know pressure makes it worse though, because once it has started it gets worse on skin that is stretched tight over bone eg elbows, and where clothes rub, and where my shoes are in contact with my feet. Before the antihistamines start working, things that stop the itching are - cool/slightly warm baths and showers (but only when I am in the bath or shower, so it's only temporary relief), and lying down (so the pressure is spread out, not just on feet (standing) or bottom (sitting)) naked (so clothes don't irritate it). Nothing else I have found works, so I just have to wait for the antihistamines to work. [/QUOTE]
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