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10/31/2011 08:30 PM
irenwill
irenwill
 
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Heading to the tub for a detox bath, but could really, really used some tips.

What do you all use to soothe the itch when you get rashes?

I have red pin dots all over my body now, itching like crazy. Benadryl and my detox formulas don't seem to help.

Aloe soothes temporarily, then the itch keeps on rolling.

Suggestions? Will check back when I get out of the tub!

I am not a doctor, just a patient striving for recovery and hoping to offer support to others, too! Many blessings to you!

Any information offered is just sharing my experience and friendly advice, NOT a prescription. You should use your own judgment and discretion when making health care decisions.
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10/31/2011 09:01 PM  Top
AlostSoul
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well looks like im a little to late now (its 12midnight)

but i get the same issue more now that its winter.....

so I use Coconut cooking Oil you rubb that all over. stops the itch but the red dots dont go

away for awhile so i had to keep long sleeves on the other day

alostsoul

10/31/2011 09:04 PM  Top
irenwill
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Coconut oil - hmmm, there's a thought! Thanks Smile

I'm chugging water with lemon, chlorella, and probiotics. Oh, and propolis. Hoping some of this will help!

I am not a doctor, just a patient striving for recovery and hoping to offer support to others, too! Many blessings to you!

Any information offered is just sharing my experience and friendly advice, NOT a prescription. You should use your own judgment and discretion when making health care decisions.

10/31/2011 09:46 PM  Top
RavenLunatic
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I use cumin in the tub. Works every time for me. I might smell like a taco/burrito but at least I'm not itching!!! LOL
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11/01/2011 01:43 AM  Top
Bettyg
 
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RASH ITCHES TIP -- use CORN STARCH or “rubbing alcohol“ on it especially the corners good. Hubby suggested; worked great for me; rash cleared up in 2 days vs. weeks/month. Many use in bath water!

10 Home Remedy Treatments for Itching by SOMETIMESDILLY 3.08.

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/medicine-treatments/2467478-10-home-remedies-for- itching-

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11/01/2011 08:06 AM  Top
irenwill
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Cool, two new tips to try. Thanks Raven and Betty!

The detox bath helped some, I think the chlorella pulled some toxins out too. Also, cmany pointed me to a site that suggested using vick's vaporub. I tried that on a few small spots and it did help!

I am not a doctor, just a patient striving for recovery and hoping to offer support to others, too! Many blessings to you!

Any information offered is just sharing my experience and friendly advice, NOT a prescription. You should use your own judgment and discretion when making health care decisions.
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