G5052 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Yup. I've got it. I had a bad cold with a sore throat last week. Both of mine had it when they were younger, so I was pretty sure that was it this weekend. Just to be sure, I called my doctor, and she just confirmed my symptoms over the phone (and agreed that I shouldn't come in with all of the flu around). I took anti-histimine last night, and am slathered in anti-itch stuff. I even put a cold pack on the worst area. This is going to be misery because I have to go to work tonight. Any other tips? This is misery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I had it last year (in the miserable heat of a Texas summer), so I feel your pain! :grouphug: Heat makes it worse, so make sure your showers/baths are as cool as you can stand them. I don't remember where I read it, but I heard that Evening Primrose Oil (500 mg) taken twice daily was supposed to provide some relief, so I tried it. I don't know how the course would have run without it, but I noticed a significant decrease in the itching after only a couple of days of taking the supplement. The rash still looked pretty bad, but I wasn't being driven mad by the itching any more. I took it for about six weeks or so, until the herald patch was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My dh had it. Even prescriptions didn't help the itch. The doctor said it would last 8-12 weeks. We chuckled until we realized he was serious. Unfortunately, he was also correct. It lasted that long. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I've never heard of this...I'm so sorry! I can't stand itching of any kind so my sympathies are with you! Now off to Google.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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