lovinmyboys Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) My ds12 broke out in hives all over his body and is pretty miserable. He has already had the max dose of Benadryl. Is there anything we can do to help him sleep tonight? Edited November 14, 2018 by lovinmyboys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 what's the cause of the hives? when my dd had stress hives, her dr recommend zyrtec - and rest. (which wasn't easy as she was a 4th year grad student and planning her wedding.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 For DS12, aquaphor, vaseline, lavender scented moisturizer (https://www.amazon.com/Bath-Body-Works-Aromatherapy-Sleep/dp/B005IC3TOY) has helped him sleep. For DS13 who is more picky about lotion, I actually use my Estée Lauder facial moisturizer on him and it works enough for him to sleep. Aquaphor might cause hives though so that might not be a safe choice unless you know for sure he isn’t sensitive to aquaphor. Most times DS13’s hives was from sensitivity to the neighbors’ (condominium) dryer fumes but one time it was likely due to a viral infection. DS12 has eczema more often than hives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Oatmeal baths can be soothing. Put the oatmeal in a cloth so it doesn’t clog your drain. Don’t make the water too hot, that can irritate the hives. If the hives are getting worse you may need to take him in to get steroids. Hives are miserable, I’m sorry he’s dealing with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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