I just took a bath. I apologize if that's TMI, but, really, we all bathe, don't we? I decided to pamper myself a bit and decided on a bath over my usual shower. I got my comfy pajamas out, put tea on, and was planning on relaxing once I was through. I've done this before -- candles, soft music, bubbles -- it's not completely out of the ordinary. Nothing was different. Nothing.
I have sensitive skin. And, when I say sensitive...I really mean sensitive. I'm pale, freckled, and break out in a rash when most anything touches me. And, that's not mentioning all of my other allergies to food, insects, and medication. But, I've always been able to find some shampoos, conditioners, and body washes (among other things) that don't cause me to break out into hives or a rash of itchy redness. And, the body wash I used tonight is on that "safe" list. Or, rather, was...
So, now, I'm itchy. I have red splotches all over me (with the exception of my face as I use a different face cleanser), There are little bumps and hives breaking out every which way and I can't barely sit because I want to scratch, scratch, scratch. I'm resisting, but it's hard. And, because I've taken my other meds already for the night, I can't take Benadryl. I do take Claritin during the day, but while it helps with regular allergies, it is not helping with this. I'm not hyperventilating nor am I having trouble breathing, but my eye is twitching something terrible and I want to literally scratch my skin off at this very moment. It's miserable. I am miserable.
I guess I just needed to vent. I'm hanging out here until my other meds kick in and I'm tired enough to be able to fall asleep despite the intense itching. I'm not scratching, but, believe you me, I'd like to right about now.
Argh! Itchy! I'm itchy
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I have sensitive skin. And, when I say sensitive...I really mean sensitive. I'm pale, freckled, and break out in a rash when most anything touches me. And, that's not mentioning all of my other allergies to food, insects, and medication. But, I've always been able to find some shampoos, conditioners, and body washes (among other things) that don't cause me to break out into hives or a rash of itchy redness. And, the body wash I used tonight is on that "safe" list. Or, rather, was...
So, now, I'm itchy. I have red splotches all over me (with the exception of my face as I use a different face cleanser), There are little bumps and hives breaking out every which way and I can't barely sit because I want to scratch, scratch, scratch. I'm resisting, but it's hard. And, because I've taken my other meds already for the night, I can't take Benadryl. I do take Claritin during the day, but while it helps with regular allergies, it is not helping with this. I'm not hyperventilating nor am I having trouble breathing, but my eye is twitching something terrible and I want to literally scratch my skin off at this very moment. It's miserable. I am miserable.
I guess I just needed to vent. I'm hanging out here until my other meds kick in and I'm tired enough to be able to fall asleep despite the intense itching. I'm not scratching, but, believe you me, I'd like to right about now.
Argh! Itchy! I'm itchy