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I went to the hospital because I just could not take it anymore! The itching was out of this world!! So they put me on ATARAX! YAHOO! The first night I took 150mg and then 50mg every 4 hours and I got my first nights sleep all week. I just did my second shot tonight, Tuesday January 22, 2013. The itching is minimal but comes on more at night time. This is when the hydrocortizone creme comes out. I also like the medicated kind because it leaves a warm feeling in place of itching and kind of takes your mind off of it all. This and a LOT OF PRAYER to the LORD, and the rash is starting to subside. I suffered for 4 days n nights. If you r suffering GO TO THE HOSPITAL!! Don't be afraid. Just make sure they don't give you anything oral that is a steroid. It will increase the itchy rash rather than help it because it makes the effects of the medication that we are already on stronger (per the ER Nurse that helped me that night). I am also a Vegan and eating a lot of fat was not in my plans for treatment but the light diet with small amounts of constant fat helps to feel better! Well you are all in my prayers. I plan to try to be here at least one time a week to share in my journey. I think that this is VALUABLE information for us as well as for the drug manufactures.
I am eating yoghurt now though - I'm hoping it will help prevent any contstipation issues. (Only on Day 3)
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