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Posted by Crazy Horse on July 26, 2006, at 19:40:54
I'm on 9 mgs of EMSAM now and i get a rash wherever i put the patch on , and the rash lasts for about 3-4 days and itches also. Anybody have any ideas what can prevent or treat these rashes? I always clean very well before applying a patch, and i always clean well after removing it. I have red marks all over my Freakin' body..ugh! Thanks for suggestions.
Monte
Posted by Phillipa on July 26, 2006, at 22:57:50
In reply to What can be done about EMSAM rashes?, posted by Crazy Horse on July 26, 2006, at 19:40:54
Monte are you daily switching the locations? Love Phillipa
Posted by Declan on July 27, 2006, at 1:07:46
In reply to What can be done about EMSAM rashes?, posted by Crazy Horse on July 26, 2006, at 19:40:54
Is the rash worse in the heat and/or humidity?
Posted by Crazy Horse on July 27, 2006, at 10:31:30
In reply to Re: What can be done about EMSAM rashes? » Crazy Horse, posted by Phillipa on July 26, 2006, at 22:57:50
> Monte are you daily switching the locations? Love Phillipa
Oh yea, i move em from my arms to my chest, back, hips ,thighs...constantly rotating them.
Love, Monte
Posted by Crazy Horse on July 27, 2006, at 10:37:15
In reply to Re: What can be done about EMSAM rashes?, posted by Declan on July 27, 2006, at 1:07:46
> Is the rash worse in the heat and/or humidity?
Good Question..it has been hotter than hades here for the last 2 weeks..last sunday it was 112 degrees..ugh! But i never expose them to heat/sun, always keep them covered. However you make a good point because the rashes have seemed to get progressively worse during the last 2-3 weeks...hmmm. Thanks for the input.
Monte
Posted by Phillipa on July 27, 2006, at 12:06:44
In reply to Re: What can be done about EMSAM rashes? » Phillipa, posted by Crazy Horse on July 27, 2006, at 10:31:30
Monte if the med as I know you said is working well for you I guess call the doc and ask for a cream to help. Can you use hydrocortisone cream? Love Phillipa
Posted by mayzee on July 27, 2006, at 13:08:38
In reply to Re: What can be done about EMSAM rashes? » Crazy Horse, posted by Phillipa on July 27, 2006, at 12:06:44
I use hydrocortisone cream. After I take off a patch and clean the skin, I put on the cream. I don't get a rash though, just red skin; the redness usually lasts several days. Maybe I don't get a rash cause I've always used the cream?
Another poster, SFY, mentioned using topical benedryl: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060717/msgs/668624.html
Posted by Crazy Horse on July 27, 2006, at 15:56:26
In reply to Re: What can be done about EMSAM rashes?, posted by mayzee on July 27, 2006, at 13:08:38
> I use hydrocortisone cream. After I take off a patch and clean the skin, I put on the cream. I don't get a rash though, just red skin; the redness usually lasts several days. Maybe I don't get a rash cause I've always used the cream?
>
> Another poster, SFY, mentioned using topical benedryl: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060717/msgs/668624.htmlThank you so much..i have some hydrocortisone cream i'll try right now!
Monte
Posted by Crazy Horse on July 27, 2006, at 16:02:48
In reply to Re: What can be done about EMSAM rashes? » Crazy Horse, posted by Phillipa on July 27, 2006, at 12:06:44
> Monte if the med as I know you said is working well for you I guess call the doc and ask for a cream to help. Can you use hydrocortisone cream? Love Phillipa
I see my Pdoc tomorrow Jan, and i do have hydrocortisone cream i will try today. Thanks.
Love, Monte
Posted by bkdog on July 28, 2006, at 12:01:05
In reply to Re: What can be done about EMSAM rashes?, posted by Crazy Horse on July 27, 2006, at 16:02:48
i dont get a rash....
but but the doc. said if i happen to get one a Cortisone type cream / oint would be the ticket.
Posted by Crazy Horse on July 28, 2006, at 16:57:49
In reply to What can be done about EMSAM rashes?, posted by Crazy Horse on July 26, 2006, at 19:40:54
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