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PUPPS/Benadryl question

Mar 26, 2009 19:30

So today at the dr. I was diagnosed with a mild case of PUPPS. I was told to take Benadryl by mouth and as a topical cream. No prob ( Read more... )

puppp, itching, medications

Comments 11

lynda March 27 2009, 00:43:08 UTC

Why don't you try doing one or the other to see if it helps?

lizrocks March 27 2009, 00:47:24 UTC

That was my thought but a) if doing both will stop immediate itching and the long-term stuff, I'd rather do them both and b) I'm not sure which would be better to choose first- on the one hand there's the instant gratification of the cream and on the other the pill will need time to kick in and therefore should be taken soon.

Or maybe I just can't think straight will all the itching, lol!

lynda March 27 2009, 00:50:01 UTC

Personally, I like using the least amount of medication possible. However, I don't think I'd hesitate to do the "double dose" if the doctor okay'd it and I was suffering enough. I'd probably start with the cream and see how I felt as the night progressed. Benadryl seems pretty tame to me. I haven't done any research on it though.

ant5400 March 27 2009, 01:06:15 UTC

I am having the same itching problem & using both & still itch. Topical benadryill has not helped me much but Aveno anti itch stuff as well as calamine & cortisone are helping.

bronzegoddess March 27 2009, 01:19:15 UTC

I get really bad exzema on my hands and it got really nasty when I was first pregnant with my second daughter. My midwife had me wait until the second trimester before giving me a prescription for hydrocortisone cream. She said outside of the first trimester, it's perfectly safe to use as directed (like 3-4 times daily).

My thinking is that if your doctor told you this was ok, it's probably fine but if you're worried, call and check. Double dosing once tonight and maybe again tomorrow before reaching your doc isn't going to hurt anything.

rock_grrl March 27 2009, 01:43:14 UTC

I have no advice about the Benadryl but I do want to recommend Tea Tree Oil (topically only!) for the itch. I use it for bug bites and it works much better then witch hazel imho. Hope that helps!

sandi1743 March 27 2009, 02:01:58 UTC

its fine!
you can always take the meds orally and try oatmeal baths if you are really worried.