- Cipro Allergic reaction? 5th December 2005
... it today and bam! this time my face swelled up.... benadryl again and I called my GP.... guess I can't take Cipro...
- pain meds 25th October 2005
... sometimes stay off of both of those and just take some benadryl for the herxes or I would have a muscle relaxer to...
- PICC line people 5th August 2005
... flushing attacks are extremely bad. I've been taking benadryl and trying to take baths when I can, but I am just ... that way, was already at my limit for vicodin and benadryl and still had 2 hours to wait to take another dose...
... the arm. Is there anything that will help this like benadryl cream or something. I know it sounds trivial, compared...
- To BDFM Re Pale Spike and Silphitrin 31st July 2005
... naturally. I think the simply sleep is nothing but benadryl . I may ask the herbalist if she has any recommendations...
- question about a new rash...any ideas? 16th July 2005
... make a trek to urgent care tomorrow. but for now benadryl and cool clothes seem to help a little. just hope...
... know that some people on here have tallked about the benadryl too and I hope it will help with the rash and some...
- laurie....question about symptoms 29th June 2005
... that relieved them the most--(besides a cure!!) was benadryl and a detox bath. For some reason--these would come ... of fear from the Lyme itself--but the batha nd the benadryl really seemed to work for him at night.
When that...
- discouraged...Herx again after 1 day of Doxy 26th June 2005
... switched to zithro...
First 2 days were tough, took benadryl to ease herx symptoms...
but now am feeling good...
- rash and herx 11th June 2005
... said this could be a herx. she told me to take 50 of benadryl befor i infuse. has this happened to anyone else...
... than about 3-4 hrs later i getr the rash. i took benadryl yesterday like the dr told me and i still got the...
... lobster" 2 or 3 times a day. :( I usually take some benadryl with my herxs - although it doesn't make them not...
- Lyme disease and bells palsy.... 30th May 2005
... allergic reaction to the drug and they had to give her benadryl to stop it. It was just minor 3 hive blotches but ... place we dearly missed. They decided to give her benadryl and pepcid to ward off any reactions to the medication...
- What to do for insomnia? 26th May 2005
... use benadryl . It really works, and LLMDs often times recommend...
- What is a herx like? 24th May 2005
... for eye drops, and be loopy.
I would get out the benadryl , load up on epsom salts and peroxide, put silky sheets...
- Survey--What has helped you the most? 18th May 2005
... massages, essential oil therapies, sweating, etc.
--- Benadryl was my lifeline during herxes--along with the baths...
- where are CJ, Sleeper, NC, Ticker?? 25th April 2005
... I am feeling much better, finally! Thank God for benadryl anyway.
How did Mark do with his dad this weekend...
- temperatures when herxing? 28th March 2005
... treat it if you can stand it. If you have to--use benadryl and advil in my opinion. Works very fast and great...
- new meds 4 me, what is your experience w/these? 24th March 2005
... please tell me your experience with it.
She said benadryl and tagamet both help with herx reactions. I thought...
... forget what I'm supposed to take and when. Maybe benadryl just mellows you out. I don't know anything about...
... get some replies tomorrow. Ihave heard mention of benadryl for herx but only in passing. Take care, cj...
... to kill everything.
I know Laurie swears by the Benadryl for herxes. I haven't taken it because I read somewhere...
- Sore Throat and Tongue Pain - Herxing? 20th March 2005
... with the same.
I would watch closely and take some benadryl if you can stand it today. Helps with that a lot....
- Day 2 of IV Doxy He__ 9th February 2005
... scary. BUT--he feels amazing now. The detox baths and benadryl in my opinion work great. Mark's herx, altho bad was ... two or three very hot detox baths a day and take the benadryl at night. Dr. Jones suggests 2 hrs before bed, but...
- Questions for people that are herxing 28th January 2005
... during a herx--twice or three times a day as nec.
- Benadryl at night for the itching--too strong during day--bath...
- Some info on Brain Fog 26th January 2005
... feels when he gets that way. He said it like being on benadryl . You know that weird disconnected feeling you get...
- Neuroborreliosis. Newly diagnosed. Help! 26th January 2005
... hydrogen peroxide/epsom salt baths as needed. Occasional Benadryl when he gets very itchy or cannot sleep. What is metronidaz...
- allergic reaction to IV Rocephin - Doxy. any good? 15th January 2005
... severe allergic reaction and needed to stop. Tried Benadryl and then Rocephin for a second time but had another...
- I don't think I can do this another day 29th December 2004
... antibotics you'll get them. when your herxings take benadryl to help symptoms and pedialyte to stay hydrated very ... might sound crazy but believe me it works and if the benadryl makes you tired in the day take children durning the ... day. always take 2 adult benadryl at bed time. my docs says if i don't herxs then the...
- Lyme and Diabetes 20th December 2004
... the military clinic that morning. They gave me some Benadryl said it was an allergic reaction to something new...
... flu like symptoms. They tried treating me with the benadryl , zyrtek, prednisone, and then finally Doxycyclin....
- herxing 16th December 2004
... when your herxing take benadryl my doc told me to thought it was crazy but it's got ... dies off it releases histamines into our bodies and benadryl ia a antihistamines. good luck...
- News about nightime anxiety 13th December 2004
... the terrible withdrawls he could aquire. He Rx'ed Benadryl dye free 2 hrs prior to bedtime. Also lying down with ... Could also be herxing and this will help with that. Benadryl only depleats vitamin C which supoorts the immune ... and answers the question we had earlier about the benadryl supressing the immune system. I think Dr. Jones, as ... peditrician for Lyme, can be trusted on the matter of benadryl , so i feel good about it. Thoughts? ---Laurie...
... am glad you asked him. I haven't had to employ the benadryl but I have it at the ready in case. I am glad to...
- tonight was rough! 9th December 2004
... wrote about the red#40. I immediately thought of benadryl . They do make a dye free version. I did want to...
... I know, I remember that about the antihistimines-- Benadryl was even mentioned by name in that article. That article ... know Dr. Bach and some others advocate the use of Benadryl during a herx and we use it very seldomly. I will...
- Ocd 5th December 2004
... lavendar essential oil in a very expensive diffuser. Benadryl last night for itching, but I'm sure it helped with...
- Strange characteristic of herxing... 28th October 2004
... toxins.
As well, laurieblah said that taking Benadryl helps her boy with herxes. I would make sure it is...
... with a homeopathic vet, too.
I have started taking benadryl . My skin feels like hives, although I have no blotches...
... a diagnoses from an M.D.
Let me know how the benadryl works. My pharmacist said it was safe to take with...
- Maybe you can help me... 14th October 2004
... her complete board name incorrect) says that taking benadryl as well as taking baths which consist of epsom salts...
- Herxing or allergic reaction? 24th September 2004
... A very good LLMD recommends Benadryl during these periods. Helps my son a lot. Hope it...
... making me think I was just herxing. I will keep the Benadryl and peroxide/salt bath ideas in mind for next time...
- Ticker can you please offer some advise?? 6th September 2004
... on an anti depressant for a while. Have you tried Benadryl at night? I know it sounds kinda whimpy with how severe...
... questions! Agen Thank you for your advice. When you say benadryl are you talking about the allergy medicine?
much...
- Hanging tough and herxing questions... 28th August 2004
... one of the most progressive I have heard recommends benadryl to his patients during a herx. Seemed to help our...
- Lowgrade Fever from IV antiobiotics 27th August 2004
... let yourself cool down as you dry off. Also try some benadryl . Helps a lot with herxing. Both things were told to ... He got real freaked out w/ them until the bath and benadryl and then he slept like a baby and woke up much, much ... better. Hope it helps and unless you are allergic to benadryl , won't hurt at least. Good luck....
- TOO Itchy 26th August 2004
... peroxide/epsom salt bath really helps as does having Benadryl on hand for the night time. Benadryl was recommended...
- hives? 9th June 2004
... They itch so much that I can not sleep, and taking benadryl yesterday helped (but it put me to sleep). I don't...
- Lyme Disease Information 22nd March 2002
... two inches large at the site of the bite. I took Benadryl and allergy medication thinking it was an allergic...
- Night Sweats And Benadryl 19th January 2008
... I've read that Benadryl is a great non addictive sleep aid. If I really need ... can just take 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of the children's benadryl and it works for me....
... Yeah Benadryl worked great for me but it raises blood pressure and...
... Yes I take Benadryl often and really helps me sleep. Benadryl does not ... ingredient (Diphenhydramine) is the main ingredient in Benadryl plus you get the added Acetaminophen if needed....
- side effects from Vit. D.. like gas??? 8th December 2007
... don't take the full dose. If I take something like benadryl I buy the liquid. I also make sure I don't use them...
- Menopause 15th September 2007
... stuff. None of that stuff helped me. For sleep I use Benadryl .
If I were you I would read all the posts on this...
... Ann, I will do as you advise, and will certainly try Benadryl , I am very tired again this morning with a days work...
- Is Perimenopause playing with my emotions? 14th August 2007
... overly nervous, anxious or moody, I take a single Benadryl and believe it or not, that stupid little pill settles...
... being lazy but I really can't help it.
I'm glad the benadryl works for you, believe me, I don't need anything to...
- hormone confusion 8th August 2007
... for about 5 years and now I take nothing....except a Benadryl at night to help me sleep, or during the day if my...
- Could this be Perimenopause 21st June 2007
... tried alegra it helped some for a while also I used benadryl . I am now starting to ease out of the dizzy's it...
- Lexapro and Perimenopause 29th May 2007
... I still have trouble sleeping but my gp suggested benadryl and it seems to help....
- Itching 29th March 2007
... one of the peri symptoms. I have carried a tube of Benadryl cream in my purse for years. The samething happens...
- restarting HRT and insomnia 27th March 2007
... Ive always slept so well.
Sue
I started taking benadryl (just one for me) every night in my late 40s because...
- Is This Menopause? Will the Pill Help? 15th February 2007
... too but I hate it, so I just take a little swig of Benadryl and it does the same thing.
Any help and advice...
- Rash/Hives/Allergy....yet another symptom??? 19th November 2006
... Have you tried the OTC hydrocortisone creams and Benadryl ? I don't know anything about the LH and FSH blood...
... actually more surrounding it, and not entirely. I bought Benadryl , but as I hate taking anything new, I have not tried...
- mandarra (hives) 4th September 2006
... over a year - coming and going. My GP told me to take Benadryl and that they would go away the same way they came...
... I take Singulair for my asthma and the hives, and Benadryl daily. Some days are worse than others. I have always...
... menopause - I can't think of any other reason. The Benadryl helped me alot, but made me so sleepy - it was hard...
- Just curious... 18th July 2006
... doctors think if they give you anything more than a Benadryl these days your going to turn into a drug addict!...
- heart palpitations and fainting 11th July 2006
... any relief for that? My eye doctor says tonic or benadryl (???) but I wanted to know if you knew something....
- What are your top 3 worst symptoms? 6th June 2006
... Weight Gain
Palpitations
And, yes hives too. I take a Benadryl and Singulair everyday. I can go weeks without any...
- advice needed on managing anxiety at the dentist etc 3rd May 2006
... don't have xanax, my psychologist suggested take a benadryl before the appt which may make u a little sleepy and...
- Formication agrevated when taking medication 15th March 2006
... antihistamine, that's what they use for hives! Is Benadryl any better for you? I guess you will have to use trial...
- rash and hives 13th March 2006
... like bumps. I think this is called formication. I try Benadryl or some other form of antihistamine. It does give...
- Allergy to Xanax or what? 7th March 2006
... your itching occur after you've taken a Xanax? Try Benadryl for a couple of days and see if it helps any. Ann...
- What is your most troublesome symptom? 29th December 2005
... either sleeping pills or a strong antihistamine like Benadryl .
Earlier this year I was on very high doses of corticoste...
- Hi hopefully, molly and the rest of the gang! 27th August 2005
... everything I can think of. Could not sleep, finally took Benadryl and that normally knocks me out and it didn't even...
... next day and can't seem to wake up. You can take Benadryl and it has the same ingredients as the Tylenol PM...
... her crazy schedule, so she'll use that too, or just benadryl . And from one back sufferer to another, don't do...
- i just want to be normal again and feel good 30th July 2005
... I too take ativan if I haven't slept Tylenol PM or benadryl is also helpful. the paxil actually pulled me up from...
- Anyone Taking Paxil?? 22nd July 2005
... had 2 good nights before last night by just taking benadryl before bed. I took Paxil last night and the heart...
... take it tomorrow morning. Tonight I may just take benadryl . I did really well with that the 2 nights before...
... heartbeat. I like tylenol pm too but I am just taking benadryl right now since that is the ingredient used in tylenol ... feel pretty good. So I think I will just take my benadryl tonight. Hopefully I will get a good night's sleep...
... was hoping to be able to get away without taking the benadryl tonight but I just took it. I know it takes a while...
... addicting. I honestly think I must be addicted to benadryl at this point. That is what I took last night. It...
... pretty good tonight so I am hoping to sleep without the benadryl . I have my fingers crossed! Bye for now. Gail...
... terrific but I was able to get by without taking the benadryl so that was encouraging. :)
I know this is crazy...
... be able to control my panic. :)
I just took 2 benadryl cause I need to be bright eyed and bushy tailed at...
... goes to work. By 3am I dying! But I guess the 2 benadryl had a hand in it too. I felt much more calm waking...
... Heres to another good night s sleep, I may try the benadryl as I have been taking the tylenol PM but don't really...
... Heres to another good night s sleep, I may try the benadryl as I have been taking the tylenol PM but don't really...
... That was his treatment suggestion anyway.
I took 2 benadryl last night and slept really well. Usually by day...
... something nice to look forward to ! I think I will try a benadryl tonight instead of the tylenol, i don't need the pain...
... something nice to look forward to ! I think I will try a benadryl tonight instead of the tylenol, i don't need the pain...
... the 12.5mg. I had a good nights sleep but I took 2 benadryl last night too. I am off today so I thought I would...
... night and the night before. I didn't even taken benadryl last night! Yesterday I seemed to have a lot of...
- Still having trouble sleeping :( 7th July 2005
... the Wellbutrin XL taken care of that?
I took 2 benadryl last night and did some deep breathing and was actually...
... I managed to get a decent nights sleep by taking 2 benadryl and doing a lot of deep breathing.
One thing you...
... low a dose anyway I think. So last night I took the Benadryl , did some deep breathing using aroatherapy (lavender...
... That might help.
Like I said you might want to try 2 Benadryl tablets. I really like them because you don't need...
... the Wellbutrin XL taken care of that?
I took 2 benadryl last night and did some deep breathing and was actually...
- Is it just me? 6th July 2005
... the med. My dr. knows that I stopped and I'm taking Benadryl instead. Of course being sensitive to medications ... the Benadryl had me sooooooo sleepy and disoriented that I was ... was a fight to remain awake. A friend told me that Benadryl comes in a children's formula that might work better...
... Hopefully, I took the benadryl for weeks because an alergic reation to Diflucan ...
... suggested. After this experience I've learned to keep Benadryl in my house at all time.
Thanks ladies :)!...
... Hella if I can find sugarfree Benadryl I'll carry it around with me :). My dd already considers...
... Benadryl is always good to have on board for reactions..to...
- Menopause and High Blood Pressure 28th June 2005
... of the face). He contacted my doctor, gave me some Benadryl and told me to go see my internal medicine doctor...
- what are some good herbal tablets for insomia 25th June 2005
... or sleeping aids. I know flight attendants who use Benadryl to sleep.
Kava Kava helped me and black cohosh, too...
- My symptoms, seeking God's guidance 9th June 2005
... anything or has the doctor given you anything? I take benadryl sometimes before bed. It has a calming effect and...
... through these hormonal changes.
I've tried the Benadryl but it just makes my heart beat faster. I'm taking...
... through these hormonal changes.
I've tried the Benadryl but it just makes my heart beat faster. I'm taking ... support.
Hello Lite8888
Wow I'm so surprised that the benadryl would cause your heart to beat faster unless you were ... taking benadryl -D. That one would cause that because it has a decongestan...
... Hi Babydog,
Come to think of it, it was Benadryl -D. Benadryl makes me so sleepy too, so I try to only...
... Hi Babydog,
Come to think of it, it was Benadryl -D. Benadryl makes me so sleepy too, so I try to only ... in the middle of the last night.
I also take the benadryl at night when I am really nervous because the palpitations...
- Experiences with lexapro 6th June 2005
... dread, heart palps, etc. So I am taking 50mg of benadryl at night. An hour before I do some deep breathing...
- fluutering in chest 5th June 2005
... Just be careful with benadryl ....it can make hearts race as a side-effect.
There...
- Bloodpressure and peri/menopause... 24th May 2005
... control that the bp will resolve itself. I take benadryl at night as needed to help me sleep. All this started...
- How do you know... 22nd May 2005
... that someone knows some flight attendants that use Benadryl to help them sleep.
I'm glad your skylight has brightened...
... weekend and get yourself some sleep. Maybe try the benadryl , I've heard that it works. Have a great night :) ...
... little sleep. I'll have to check and see if I can take benadryl with my bp medication. I think I read that I couldn...
- Menopause And Frightened 18th May 2005
... medication right now, you might want to try taking benadryl at night. This is the ingredient in those PM medicines...
- I'm really mad at my Dr. Now 1st April 2005
... up big-time. They panicked and quickly gave her Benadryl intravenously which caused her heart to go really...
- Itching 17th February 2005
... not react the same way.
You might want to try a Benadryl which is an OTC antihistamine. Don't this is as powerful...
... Over the counter: Benadryl . Doctor: Prednisone...
- Menopause migraine syndrome? 10th February 2005
... For me an Advil/Sinus seems to help and sometimes a Benadryl ..I dont really want to take any meds either if I dont...
- Anyone dizzy/spacey/lightheaded daily? 12th December 2004
... some results from my Rx meds, I'd take a couple of Benadryl & it helped take the 'edge' off. Doc said that was...
- New Member, Same Story?? 10th December 2004
... healthy and happy.
My Paxil hasn't kicked in yet but a Benadryl or two is a nice little friend if the anxiety gets...
... but very jumpy/nervous and sad. Doc said ok to take Benadryl with the Ambien to try to get more sleep, and I managed...
- have to pee all the time 28th September 2004
... of any kind or any other meds except an occassional Benadryl . This problem did not start until he performed an...
