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Re: At my wit's end

Subject: Re: At my wit's end
Author: BT
Date: 3/18/2009 10:31 pm
Views: 3393
Status: Approved
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i've had it for about two weeks now on my legs since i first broke out in the rash. i just got the blisters yesterday and both my knees are swollen so walking is a pain. i too have been taking oral steroids and now i was prescribed fluocinonide. just started today so results will be later (hopefully crossing my fingers). i'm no the same boat as you and i too would like some comforting words that it will stop one day. what i can say to you is that you're not alone.

i've tried benedryl and zyrtec for the itchies and that seemed to work, especially the benadryl when i need to go to sleep. i washed all my clothes and i keep washing them after i use them because i have no idea where i might have transferred it to. tried the zanfel thing today and i'm hoping that would work. it hurt a bit applying it becuase of the bilsters i already have and rubbing them with this stuff pretty much aggravated it. but time will tell. i was hoping to use it to take away whatever oil i had on the rest of my skin. i'm stating to find more small spots around my arms.

you haveing it for 6 weeks must be one of the worst exeriences to go through and i have every drop of sympathy for you because i too am in agony because it's more painful for me that itchy. the blisters are a nuisence and it gets all over my clothes and bedding. and the one thing i dread is infection. if i hear or find any good advice to share i will definitely let you know. i'm going to see my own dermatologist soon too. i'm hoping its not systemic.

good luck and keep your head up. you're not alone.

SubjectAuthorDate
At my wit's end (Approved)Kristine Tom3/18/2009 2:59 pm
  Re: At my wit's end (Approved)BT3/18/2009 10:31 pm
  Re: At my wit's end (Approved)Stephen L. From Illinois3/19/2009 6:49 pm
    Re: At my wit's end (Approved)Kristine Tom3/27/2009 1:25 pm
      Re: At my wit's end (Approved)GEHR3/30/2009 11:10 am