tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post7607953359684969840..comments2023-10-29T08:43:34.384-05:00Comments on The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo: Bath time!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-9387027658495167842010-12-14T15:57:00.368-06:002010-12-14T15:57:00.368-06:00Carla, thanks for the ideas. I have tried icing th...Carla, thanks for the ideas. I have tried icing the site beforehand but not after. I will try that. The beforehand didn't make a difference. <br /><br />I decided not to inject my stomach again until I see my rheumatologist. The rash ended up getting worse with burning and itching. Yuck. I felt like a monkey scratching my tummy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-7746707055977864452010-12-14T13:13:11.576-06:002010-12-14T13:13:11.576-06:00Sorry you're still having the injection site r...Sorry you're still having the injection site reactions. The only other things I might suggest is that you ice the site both before AND after the injection and you might try some cortisone/anti-itch cream on the site after the injection. I eventually "grew" out of it, and while it seems to be taking you longer, hopefully you will as well. Good luck!Carlahttp://carlascorner.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-4682655553462413542010-12-04T15:07:50.849-06:002010-12-04T15:07:50.849-06:00Warmsocks,
You are right. We do have to be carefu...Warmsocks,<br />You are right. We do have to be careful with herbs too. I generally check with my naturopath before taking anything. So far I have had better luck with her researching herb/medication combo than my rheumatogist. She has always been good about watching out for me. <br /><br />Benedryl has never been something I can take. It puts me into a deep sleep almost immediately, even with small doses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-15929834095110003662010-12-04T10:15:32.968-06:002010-12-04T10:15:32.968-06:00Herbs are still chemicals, and can interact with m...Herbs are still chemicals, and can interact with meds. It would probably be a good idea to check with your pharmacist to make sure there aren't any known interactions. I have a copy of <i>PDR For Herbal Medicines</i> (4th ed.), if you'd like me to look something up (but no guarantees it has the lastest info).WarmSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192702662231361355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-75156122134218064632010-12-04T07:02:22.330-06:002010-12-04T07:02:22.330-06:00Hi WarmSocks
It is weird sticking a needle into yo...Hi WarmSocks<br />It is weird sticking a needle into your stomach. It has taken me a while to get the nerve up to do it. <br /><br />I am still trying to stay away from any additional medications (even over the counter) but you did give me a good idea. My daughter takes an herb for her eczema that would probably help with the itching that comes with the injection. Maybe I will give that a try. Thanks.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076282329093508289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078059806926332516.post-88838330844213451372010-12-03T08:51:01.080-06:002010-12-03T08:51:01.080-06:00I've found that the shot in the stomach doesn&...I've found that the shot in the stomach doesn't sting like it does in the thighs. At first, though, it's weird to stick a needle in your abdomen. eww!<br /><br />Have you asked your rheumy about benadryl to help with the itching/rash?WarmSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192702662231361355noreply@blogger.com