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[parrotntn]

I'm glad that #1 you went asap to the doctor. You never know when a benign rash or otherwise could turn to a real anaphylatic reaction.
#2 glad you found the possible cause. sounds like your doing everything you can to correct it.
Try the Preparation H. I know it doesn't sound good, but it gave me relief from major chigger bites. Afterall, it's properties are to "decrease swelling and itching".
Also, I'd talk to my doctor about getttin me a script for an epi-pen. Just in case.
Mark

[kensbuns]

Just a suggestion. Listerene will help with the itch!! Dont drink it of course but I got 2 kid through the chicken pox with a bottle of listerene!! Good anticeptic and works for itch as well!

[kvnband]

Listerine...really? How exactly did you do that? The pills are taking care of them for now. I still itch just a tiny bit but I've got no swelling or rash. (On the other hand, the pills are making me nasty sick)

[Monica]

I've heard of using a listerine mixture on birds... which helps to cool the skin.... supposedly good for pluckers too... and helps get feathers to shine... you might want to mix with 50% or 75% water, in a bottle, and try spraying it on you, or just the back of your hand or arm area to see it's affects.... I believe it's the mint kind you use tho....

[kensbuns]

Originally Posted by kvnband

Listerine...really? How exactly did you do that? The pills are taking care of them for now. I still itch just a tiny bit but I've got no swelling or rash. (On the other hand, the pills are making me nasty sick)

Just splash it on legs and arms and use cotton balls for the facial area and be careful not to get it into the eyes. You will not get any of the drowsiness or side affects from the listerene.

[kensbuns]

You want it full strength!! And you would use the regular kind of listerene. It is used by many doctors as an antiseptic. Good for killing bacteria and preventing infections as well. My kids are now 17 and 23. We didnt have mint back then.

Originally Posted by Monica

I've heard of using a listerine mixture on birds... which helps to cool the skin.... supposedly good for pluckers too... and helps get feathers to shine... you might want to mix with 50% or 75% water, in a bottle, and try spraying it on you, or just the back of your hand or arm area to see it's affects.... I believe it's the mint kind you use tho....

[Monica]

Ken, guess I haven't seen any 'regular' listerine other than mint and orange... some people though may not like how full strength feels so at least suggested trying half diluted... anyway, thanks for the updated info!

[catschair]

Don't stop the steroids -- finish the dosage the way it was prescribed (or talk to the doc on how to taper). REALLY don't want to just quit, even though they may bother your stomach , etc a bit.

[kensbuns]

Originally Posted by Monica

Ken, guess I haven't seen any 'regular' listerine other than mint and orange... some people though may not like how full strength feels so at least suggested trying half diluted... anyway, thanks for the updated info!

You would definately dilute it for the birds just not for humans.

[kvnband]

Not planning on dropping the pills. They're helping me too much.