Trying the anti histamine approach

RatherBeSkating · 2nd November 2009, 05:41 PM

Ever since reading how Queta had success with Histame, I have decided to try anti-histamines to see if they give me any improvement. After seeing how I have some similar symptoms to Queta, such as watery eyes, dark circles under the eyes and generally itchiness sometimes, I'm hoping this will work.
If I see any improvement I'll be trying histamine since it's apparently much better than an anti-histamine.

Well, the packet says recommended dose 1 tablet per 4 to 6 hours...
Let's take 4 at once and see what happens

!
I'll let you know how it goes

faust405245 · 2nd November 2009, 05:47 PM

Im kind of trying the same thing - overdosing on antihistimines and anti-inflams. Think it helps a bit. Good luck with you.

queta · 2nd November 2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RatherBeSkating

Ever since reading how Queta had success with Histame, I have decided to try anti-histamines to see if they give me any improvement. After seeing how I have some similar symptoms to Queta, such as watery eyes, dark circles under the eyes and generally itchiness sometimes, I'm hoping this will work.
If I see any improvement I'll be trying histamine since it's apparently much better than an anti-histamine.

Well, the packet says recommended dose 1 tablet per 4 to 6 hours...
Let's take 4 at once and see what happens

!
I'll let you know how it goes

Hello
Wow-4 at once. That will probably knock you out. I'd be a little careful with that. I haven't noticed any real benefit of taking more anti-histamines than recommended, to be honest with you.
Regards
Queta

RatherBeSkating · 2nd November 2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by queta

Hello
Wow-4 at once. That will probably knock you out. I'd be a little careful with that. I haven't noticed any real benefit of taking more anti-histamines than recommended, to be honest with you.
Regards
Queta

These AREN'T the non-drowsy kind, but even with 4 at once I feel perfectly awake :S Stange

Well, at the moment, no flushes since taking them, and haven't taken my clonidine yet tonight.

...cautious optimism

Like I said, even if they don't work I'm still trying the Histame

RatherBeSkating · 3rd November 2009, 10:19 AM

Possible progress:

More energy, feel more awake, less feeling in my face, less standalone redness, actually had a full on conversation in Greggs this morning (Bakers) with a woman working there, usually flush in there like mad because it's so warm, but nothing....

I hope this works out, I took like 4 at once though lol

RatherBeSkating · 3rd November 2009, 01:50 PM

Just flushed.... I went slightly red, even though I felt on fire.... nice

Also, what the hell? I have grown a beard over night, like covering the bottom half of my face. I've always had very light facial hair, and never any like this, very weird, maybe unrelated

BMBM · 3rd November 2009, 10:11 PM

Hi RBS

Did you manage to buy these somewhere in the UK or online? I looked but couldn't find anywhere in the UK selling them.

Thanks

BMBM

RatherBeSkating · 4th November 2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BMBM

Hi RBS

Did you manage to buy these somewhere in the UK or online? I looked but couldn't find anywhere in the UK selling them.

Thanks

BMBM

Just general allergy tablets from the chemist, cost around £4 for a decent sized pack

RatherBeSkating · 9th November 2009, 11:50 PM

Well time for an update....
I've been taking 2 anti histamines after everything I eat, and my skin has never felt so calm. I had actually forgot what a cool face feels like, to the point where now my face feels "cold" since it's been so long

I'm gonna keep it up and hope I can maintain these results. Wish me luck!

Beec · 10th November 2009, 06:10 AM

I've just tried antihistamines and have had luck!

As my first thread explained, I’ve been struggling with a red face and a little red-dot like rash since I reacted badly to a particular skin care range earlier this year. My derm diagnosed me with rosacea. Although I definitely doubt his diagnosis, nothing has seemed to work too much at all and I haven’t been able to put anything on my face without breaking out in a rash.

Fed up, I went to the chemist on Friday to look for an antihistamine and bought Telfast 180mg (Fexofenadine hydrochloride - non drowsy). Telfast is the Australian name, not sure what it's called in other countries. The pharmacist said that it’s usually for hives and itchy rashes but that I could give it a go. I’ve taken it once a day since (missed out on Sunday) and I haven’t had much of an outbreak at all since, no rash, and for the first time in months I’ve been able to not wear makeup!! I had a pretty large Saturday night, and since the initial allergic reaction, if I drink anything or stay out too late my skin is shocking. However, it wasn't too bad at all when I got home, and after having a few hours sleep, any mild redness from the evenings activities were gone. Huge improvement.

I don’t want to get too excited or get my hopes up as I know it’s only been a couple of days, but I think it's definitely worth a go! I've found a face wash that has soothed my skin (QV Exfoliating Polish) and have been taking Zantac on and off as well. They could be helping too, but I only noticed the big results after taking the Telfast. Not sure if I should be taking it constantly, is that healthy? I'm still hoping my apparent 'rosacea' is just an allergic reaction that's gone on for a few months too long, though.