RhondaM. Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 As if discovering I have breast cancer and dh being gone for another 2 weeks wasn't enough..I broke out in hives Wednesday night. Head to toe. My fingers are swollen. My feet are swollen. In the middle of the night the my lips were swollen. I. am. miserable. I've been taking benadryl which has helped keep the swelling down some and has keep me from scratching myself to death. I think it was brought on by stress. I found MORE damage caused by the house sitters dog. Though they had fixed it...at some point while we were in California their dog ate a huge patch of my living room carpet. So, while we were gone their dog: Ate my kitchen walls Ate my bedroom carpet Scratched my new bed Ate my livingroom carpet Ate the floor in the kitchen (don't ask me how) Ate a corner off my kitchen cabinet and then THEY ruined my dinding room table... and busted a big hole in my bedroom wall (she flew off the treadmill) They also did not keep the litterboxes clean and now I've got a cat who has developed some bad habits which I am having to correct. They used the wall board and carpet from my dd's closet to fix walls and carpet so now my dd's closet is a mess. They tried to fix the closet but did a crappy job. My furniture has not been fixed. All this will be addressed when dh comes back. But in the meantime ...just to let everyone know... I can't take anymore!!!!!!! (I do have a doctor's appointment today at 2pm. I sure hope they can give me something that will help fast. I can deal with the hives, but the swelling is making me HURT. The last time I broke out in hives (also from stress) it took weeks before they went away.) :001_smile:Thank you for listening to me complain. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Complain away!! I don't mind a bit! :grouphug: Hang in there...and I hope you feel better soon!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Bless your heart. :grouphug: Aveno oatmeal bath soak should help a bit while you are waiting. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh, Rhonda, I'm so sorry! I hope the doctor has something fabulous to help you feel better. Would ibuprofen or something like that help at all with the swelling while you're waiting? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh my. I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Rhonda, I'm sorry about the hives but, more importantly, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that I've been praying for you every day since your diagnosis. You will remain there (in my daily prayers)! Hang in there, friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 If you can take a steriod, it'll disappear within hours. I've had hives and used to take something to keep them at bay. But the minute you go off of it, it'll come back until it runs it's course, so take it until it doesn't come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 and busted a big hole in my bedroom wall (she flew off the treadmill) I'm so sorry, Rhonda. Complain all you want! :grouphug: I have to tell you, though, that the quoted line above made me laugh. I cannot imagine flying off the treadmill and putting a hole in the wall. The mental picture this conjures up for me is wonderfully funny. I really am sorry for all you are going through. I hope the doctors are able to give you something to help with the hives. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh my goodness! You poor thing! My dd gets all-over hives periodically (no clue why), but the OTC, generic Zyrtec worked wonders. A calamine, oatmeal lotion (Aveeno makes one) helped with the itching, too. Hope you feel better soon, and we'll continue to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaM. Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers. I know that they help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Zyrtec, my friend. My doctor told me it is the only allergy medication that will specifically work on hives. It has become my best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The hives definitely sound stress realted. I would be suing some house sitters! That is absurd! I am so sorry you are dealing with all of this right now. What a time to have to deal with other stuff too! :( *hugs for you* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaM. Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Zyrtec, my friend. My doctor told me it is the only allergy medication that will specifically work on hives. It has become my best friend. What about swelling? The hives are actually tolerable today. I'm taking Benadryl and it makes me feel really bad. My ds used to take Zyrtec and it did not make him sleepy. I'm mainly going to the dr. because of the swelling. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 :grouphug:Sending hugs and prayers for you. Hang in there.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh, (((Rhonda)))! You poor dear!! I wish I could bring you a nice big pot of soup right now. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 (((Rhonda)))...you have my prayers and virtual hugs! You are one strong lady. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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