- 1 week post op micro 24th December 2007
... it is healing. If it gets to bad, some people take benadryl . I would talk to your pharmacist or doctor first...
- Pain meds and itching 15th November 2007
... i was taking percocet and the dr told me to take benadryl with it. it really does help, but it does make you...
- Burning pain...any relief? 4th November 2007
... reaction to the mosquito bite for some strange reason? Benadryl maybe - but I am no doctor.
Nerve pain stinks period...
- surgerys done 23rd October 2007
... with those staples. Ouchy! I had stitches. The benadryl will come in handy when your skin starts healing. ... the incision sites for several weeks. I hear the benadryl often helps with that.
I would call the doctor...
- Chatterbox 2nd October 2007
... I could never be an IV drug addict!), compazine, benadryl , and then caffeine. I just got home now at 3:30 pm...
- Doc Says Not Infected 12th September 2007
... yesterday & he says i'm having a allergic reaction to the benadryl . so we are just going to go at it dry, no meds. just...
- Itching and burning after surgery. 12th September 2007
... Ask the dr. if it is okay if he takes benadryl to quiet the itching. If there is no redness, no swelling...
- spinal fusion 1 week post-op 7th September 2007
... Yep, ice and Benadryl . Also, try to keep yourself distracted. When you...
... totally inflamed and itching. I tried taking oral benadryl and topical anti-itch cream. Neither worked. The...
... I am going nuts. I've tried anti itching lotions, benadryl , changing laundry detergents, etc and NOTHING helps ... screaming. None of it has helped any more than the benadryl or anti itch lotions. The ice pack does seem to give...
- Shawley.....thinking of you 15th August 2007
... about 7 nurses looking at my back..They prescribed me Benadryl and it is driving me crazy...The put in another paddle...
- Neurotin -- ER VISIT 31st July 2007
... Pepper, did they give you any benadryl to take at home, for the symptoms also. Usaully they...
... Yes, I have Benadryl and Predisone. The good thing is I think the steroids...
- Pepper 17th July 2007
... a good thing I went off the neurotin. I am taking benadryl now because my face is sooooooooooooo itchy and my...
- So itchy and sleey 10th May 2007
... you can get ahold of your dr. Maybe also try some benadryl . check w/ pharmacist first though.
Take care and...
... it is an allergic reaction he might suggest adding Benadryl to the mix.
Good Luck, and I hope you have an itch...
... every opiate that I have been on,wow, But, i did take benadryl along with the pill and nada, 50mg to be exact and...
- Sorry 11th April 2007
... blessing i do itch fro it and told md today that i i take benadryl . I was up till 230 last night due to itching.
Over...
- ""8"" Days till surgery and Iam getting a cold!! 10th April 2007
... allergies?Cause I did a similar thing, and called and benadryl was ok to take preop. I took that and lots of chicken...
... :) Thanks guys,I tried the Benadryl and that really helped,taking 500mg of Vitiam C twice...
- New.. 19th March 2007
... people have put aloe gel on them and some have put benadryl cream on them to help with the itching. It's a cross...
- Do your friends think you are faking? 16th March 2007
... are now causing me to itch even after the md gave benadryl . Thank God I kept everything else, because I would...
- HELP, I can't sleep, Is it okay to take OTC meds or Allergy OTC meds to help sleep?? 16th March 2007
... md before taking any over the counter meds. I took benadryl one time because i was fed up and I think the combination...
- Step backward...Sleepless night 12th March 2007
... don't want to go the prescription route a couple of benadryl work pretty well. Take it easy for a couple of days...
- USTLA- how are you 6th March 2007
... You probably don't want to take any more meds, like Benadryl , for the itching. Some people get relief with an...
- 25 y/o girl a few days post discogram (drama rama) 2nd March 2007
... to be creative which involved an obscene ammount of Benadryl to keep me from itching my skin off from mild hives ... the time I actually reached the procedure room, the benadryl was wearing off quickly. I began to have nervous twitches...
- clover 1st day post op 27th February 2007
... period. Other people on the board have recommended benadryl .
I am glad that the log roll is becoming easier...
- Weird Feeling - Screws and Rods??? 12th February 2007
... the incisions not on them. And alot of people take benadryl tabs to help and others put benadryl around the incision...
- Laminectomy incision/scar 18th January 2007
... the itching!! I heard that some people take some benadryl and it really helped them.
Also, I heard some people...
- I got Botox injections and my Dr. thinks I'm having a systemic reaction!!! 11th November 2006
... taking antihistamines (both Allegra-D [once daily] and Benadryl [3 or 4 times daily]). I was also taking Augmentin...
- Reflections after Lumbar surgery 19th August 2006
... hives and was itching terribly. So next came the benadryl . Then the lortab made her so nauseous she was on...
- how long for pain meds (3 weeks post op) 21st July 2006
... meds for nerve pain, and a muscle relaxant. I take benadryl sometimes to help me sleep.
My doc said I could...
- The Terrible Back Brace 17th July 2006
... patients). That would wear off then they gave her Benadryl to settle her down. When she came home she continued...
- What did I do wrong? 8th July 2006
... bedtime, I take my last dose of ibuprofen plus 50 mg benadryl to help me sleep. It's done well for me. If I'm...
- Post Surgery Brace & Lyrica 22nd June 2006
... am going a bit nuts. I will likely be addicted to benadryl before it is over.
My brace rides up my rib cage...
- Anyone ever take Ultram? 28th May 2006
... and someone on the boards suggested I try taking a benadryl with it - worked like a charm. Of course, the combo...
... of histamines and you can probably control it with Benadryl . If you notice any other strange symptoms definately...
... it, because that is a side effect.
(I can't take benadryl ....so had to stop the pill.)
Sage...
... side effect of some of my other meds. I have taken benadryl to help, but seriously don't know if I'm supposed ... to take benadryl at all! Need to do some more research.
Skeeter...
- Update from two steps back thread 10th May 2006
... tolerance and all the typical side-effects. I took some benadryl with my Ultram tonight and so far it is working to...
... hehehe.
Suz- I read some posts earlier about the benadryl chaser.. excellent idea. See, stuff like that.. you...
... a better day?
I've had a funny day of it. The benadryl chaser to the Ultram is helping but I'm still scratching...
- Adjusting to New Med: Ultram 10th May 2006
... getting-used-to period, I take a half or a quarter of a benadryl tablet with the pain medication dose during waking ... sleep (ultram can make you hyperactive sometimes), two benadryl work like a charm.
I also suffer from painful, ... psoriasis that can be miserable during flare-ups. The benadryl is good for this, too.
Hope someone benefits from...
... If I take benadryl I get super hyperactive worse than a 2 year old left ... advice Jaynie for those who don't have reactions to benadryl .
Good luck Lisa,
Joe...
... at this low dose so I'll keep going and see if the benadryl helps. And yes, I tolerate benadryl well.
Hi...
- Countdown to TLIF ... Lots of Questions 25th March 2006
... removed the pump on Sun and had to give her lots of benadryl for itching.
3. My daughter had a catheter. Surgery ... he had me put her back on the lortab and give her benadryl . She said her legs were restless like they always...
- Darvocet. ANyone taking this?? 3rd March 2006
... took 4 puffs of my inhaler and am thinking of taking Benadryl as well if it doesn't go away quickly. I am SEVERELY...
- VERY nervous about BONE SCAN!!! 1st March 2006
... few hours. I'm not taking any precautions or taking Benadryl (because I'll fall asleep) or Prednisone (I've taken...
- sleeping problem 18th January 2006
... you don't have an opposite reaction (like I do) to benadryl (diphenhydramine), that's the primary ingredient in...
- What to expect once I wake up after fusion 2nd January 2006
... found out was a side effect. They just gave her some benadryl to stop that. They sat her up the first day post op...
- L5-S1 Fusion scheduled - I'm scared 7th December 2005
... The morphine pump made her so itchy that she was on Benadryl . The third day there they pulled the morphine and...
- Myelogram is scheduled, what to expect? 6th November 2005
... she was ditzy). She then came back with atropine, benadryl , and pheyl barbital and gave me those (one was a shot...
- Any experience with Ultram? 10th July 2005
... those kinds of drugs. He falls asleep on one little Benadryl tablet. That's why the Dr. prescribed the Ultram,...
... husband can be knocked out on his butt by as little as a Benadryl ...he literally has no tolerance for these kinds of...
- Question for Quietkcook 25th June 2005
... hours. Surprisingly they then gave her a dose of Benadryl . We were told that they also use that on their chemo ... for nausea. I was really surprised at that use of Benadryl !...
- never had surgery-nervous!! 20th June 2005
... found out was a side effect. They just gave her some benadryl to stop that. By the second morning after surgery...
- 2 weeks post-surgery, having major problems help!! 23rd March 2005
... comfy in bed as you possibly can. Could even try some benadryl to help ease you into sleep. I really think you'll...
- Recovery questions....postop 27th February 2005
... dressing that it was much better. Also do try some Benadryl that should help also. ;) Don't look ahead for something...
... everything goes well. Pain meds make me itch, so I take Benadryl , it works great AND can help you sleep.
The Best...
- What Do I Do? 23rd February 2005
... scheduled time.
If you itch or anything ask for benadryl , don't be afraid to tell them if your pain meds aren...
- Ultracet - Good or Bad? 22nd February 2005
... differently!
For those with itching, you can take Benadryl or another antihistimine. (I've had some itching...
- back pain after spinal fusion 18th February 2005
... do any more than you are comfortable with. I take Benadryl at bedtime to help me sleep.
fly...
... thing is asking for stronger pain meds, you can try benadryl with your meds, the muscle relaxers may or may not...
- back pain 18th February 2005
... I take a flexeril, my zoloft, and either valium or benadryl to help me fall asleep. I do wake up with my neck...
- I'm sleepy! 23rd January 2005
... The only thing I do is take a muscle relaxer and a benadryl . That usually does the trick. I am stressing about...
... 10/500 Lortab
350 Soma
150 Wellbutrin
75 Zoloft
Benadryl and
stool softners
NOW:
the zoloft, 7.5/325 Percocets ... , 350 Soma (that I don't use), 10 mg Flexeril, benadryl and stool softners. I was a walking pharmacy!...
... and hubby is asleep. I take my muscle relaxer, two benadryl and a pain med for bedtime. It doesn't kick in heavily...
- few questions 17th January 2005
... hope you are able to get to sleep soon! I take a benadryl or I take nyquil. Both work to get me to sleep.
...
- Post fusion, will the restless legs go away??? 10th January 2005
... worse. Anything with diphenhydramine in it, like benadryl or tylenol pm make it worse. My surgeon started me...
- Jessie!!!! 4th January 2005
... fifteen mins, then I had to wait. IF you can, take benadryl with your bedtime meds. SO, when it is time to get...
- Almost 3 weeks post-op 1st January 2005
...
I sleep the whole night through, my secret? Two benadryl with my pain meds. We go to sleep around ten to midnight ... sleepy, plus my pain meds which make me sleepy then the benadryl . Give it a try, you never know, might work well for...
- 10 days P.O.& my leg is in horrible pain! 23rd December 2004
... are falling into a deep sleep. I have been taking a benadryl with my meds to help me sleep, the meds usually do...
- I'm BAAAAAAAACK! 22nd December 2004
... type of med: demerol, valium with percs, percs and benadryl etc... One night I wanted to wait to take my meds ... two hours for my pain meds and another hour for the benadryl to knock me out (and to stop my staples from itching ... push yourself.
Ice packs are great for swelling and benadryl not only helps with itching, but helps you fall asleep...
- Am I forgetting anything? 12th December 2004
... for a while. Then, I will get into my pjs, take two benadryl and watch TV in bed until I fall asleep. Might be...
- Here's a new one - Fusion allergy??? 30th November 2004
... them on more than one occasion.
In the meantime.. Benadryl can often help.
Keep us posted....
- More surgery to correct non-healing incision 23rd November 2004
... try taking some Benadryl for the itching. I am sure there is a cream you can ... incision is closed and healed (if not, just try the benadryl and use ice over the area). (or a cool wash cloth...
- my body!!!! 16th October 2004
... there. I only have one MR left, so I may just try benadryl and see if that helps. Thanks for checking in on...
- cross your fingers for me! 7th October 2004
... would be extremely tired today. But, I did take a benadryl to help me sleep. I hurt today too, there is nothing...
- oh this sucks 27th September 2004
... not had a surgery, not yet anyway. I used to take benadryl at night, may have to do that again. Also sucks that...
- weird feelings tonight... 3rd September 2004
... thing I took was a stool softner, my Zoloft and a benadryl to help me fall asleep. Since I couldn't relax I tried...
- meds and lack of sleep? 28th July 2004
... can do the old standby and take 3 - 4 teaspoons of benadryl before going to sleep. I wouldn't make a habit out...
... Why not try a Benadryl ? I take two nightly but you could start with one...
- To Lori J. HELP ! 30th May 2004
... swollen to my elbow. Finally hubby asked if I had any benadryl & it did the trick, stopped it at the elbow.
My...
- Leg pain - Anyone else begging for a good night's sleep? 17th May 2004
... Try a sleep aid like melatonin or benadryl ....
- Night spasms/cramps in thigh and buttock - what causes this? 14th February 2004
... without the grogginess of the Zanaflex. It is really the Benadryl (antihistamine) in the PM that causes the drowsiness...
- to help those fall asleep take benadryl but not if you take other meds that dont mix 24th June 2003
... Michaela,
Benadryl IS the ingredient in Tylenol PM that makes you sleepy ... just want help falling asleep you can just take the benadryl as it is probably less expensive and you can get generic ... benadryl .
aj in Oregon
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~ 48 year old...
... Originally posted by ajfinsand:
Michaela,
Benadryl IS the ingredient in Tylenol PM that makes you sleepy ... just want help falling asleep you can just take the benadryl as it is probably less expensive and you can get generic ... benadryl .
aj in Oregon
hi, saw your message, and wanted...
- Question about Ambien 19th June 2003
... that is in Tylenol PM that makes you sleepy is just Benadryl , so you can try taking Benadryl by itself to help ... you sleep. They even give you Benadryl in the hospital soemtimes pre-op to help make you ... will need less anesthesia.
The generic name for Benadryl is Diphenhydramine hydrochloride and it is very inexpensive ... work for every one, but it's pretty rare. (Taking Benadryl wires me up like a gallon of coffee!)
aj in Oregon...
... gave me vivid nightmares after a while. i try to take benadryl the drowsy liquid to help me fall asleep which is...
... sleep. I finally gave in and took it. As far as the benadryl , it works the opposite on me too. I already tried...
- Sleeping Med Suggestions?? 8th March 2003
... try diphenhydramine - which is the generic name for Benadryl . It's what's in all over the counter sleep aids....
... needed the surgery!
Did you ask your doctor about Benadryl for sleep? It's quite effective and very safe. In...
- L5-S1 hemilaminectomy with microdiscectomy 3rd March 2003
... kept me awake in the past. You might want to give benadryl a try! [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile...
... get some decent sleep the night before. Get some Benadryl , girlfriend! [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb...
... Good night everyone!
Et..I DO need to get Benadryl . JJEEZZ What the heck am I waiting for?? LOL I...
- GETTING VERSED DURING DISCOGRAM!!!!!! 5th December 2002
... It's worth a try. Also, have you tried taking some Benadryl at night? I use that when I'm having to switch shifts...
