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Antihistamine side effects

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Stitch147

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Got my new antihistamines to hopefully sort out my annoying rash. I had a read of the PIL mainly to look at any potential side effects, I like to know what I'm up against! I've noticed that some of the side effects are very similar to common hypo symptoms! Slurred speech, loss of concentration, confusion, mood changes.
I also like the fact that some of them are the same as what I'm hoping taking the tablets will help.
Another one is anorexia!!! 😱
 
Stitch147 said:
Got my new antihistamines to hopefully sort out my annoying rash. I had a read of the PIL mainly to look at any potential side effects, I like to know what I'm up against! I've noticed that some of the side effects are very similar to common hypo symptoms! Slurred speech, loss of concentration, confusion, mood changes.
I also like the fact that some of them are the same as what I'm hoping taking the tablets will help.
Another one is anorexia!!! 😱
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The medical definition of anorexia is loss if appetite, rather than necessarily the nervosa variant. You'll be fine, I'm sure. 😉
 
Hopefully these tablets will work for you!! Is the rash getting worse? Maybe a little more testing will be in order if some symptoms can mimic hypos? Better safe than sorry!
 
I thought the same Rosie. It's annoying now, it started as a small patch near my knee and its now both lower legs, tops of feet and arms from elbows down to hands. Every so often it will just get very very itchy. Dr thinks it's uriticaria (I think that's spelt right). Also known as nettle rash or hives. I'm hoping I won't need steroids for it, that's another treatment.
 
Not itchy, but when I was 12 or 13, I had a sudden collection of dark red splodges appear on one arm, sort of around the lower side of my elbow, on the fleshy parts above and below.

My ma and our GP decided it was nerves and they both thought it would disappear after my forthcoming public appearance at Rowley 'top' church, in a bridesmaid's dress for my cousin's wedding. Here we are - 53 years later - and it hasn't disappeared yet. I have noted over the years that it only tends to appear these days when it's cold.

Does the team think it isn't actually 'nerves' ?
 
Is it hot to touch? I know this sounds silly but cold often helps. For example, I dealt with a patient that developed scabies (NOT nice!) and we advised them to open their windows at night when the itching is worse. They also had cool baths/showers to keep the itching at bay so it's worth keeping in mind if the itching is unbearable and hot. Not that I'm suggesting it's scabies LOL but it does help with my eczema!!
 
Nope, not hot to touch at all. I found when I had a bath the other night it made it very uncomfortable, which is annoying as a love a nice soak. Prefering a quick shower at the mo.
 
When I had a rash and/or fungal problem on my feet the Dr said to only use glycerine soap for washing as it is pure and has no additional chemicals or scent in it. Pears make the bar I have and I keep it specially for when I get any skin problems and continue for about a month after it disappears. I also found tepid water was best.
 
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