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Old 09-07-2008, 12:44 PM #1
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i'm very glad that you found something to help relieve your pain/sensitivities cherie.

it's a great idea to look into different laundry detergent.
you might try something used for baby clothes. the name escapes me right now.
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I use Tide, too, and have never had a problem with it. But I do have the irritating itchies on my back right at the bra line. I have it whether I have my bra on or not. My Neuro said it was the MS and I should take OTC remedies like Benedryl. But I only take it at night because it makes me so sleepy. I just put up with the itchies during the day. I wonder if there is anything that has a "no drowsy" formula that would still work?
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Ivory Snow is the detergent you use when washing baby's sheets, clothing, etc.

herekitty1960: Allegra 60mg works and doesn't make you tired.
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I use Tide, too, and have never had a problem with it. But I do have the irritating itchies on my back right at the bra line. I have it whether I have my bra on or not. My Neuro said it was the MS and I should take OTC remedies like Benedryl. But I only take it at night because it makes me so sleepy. I just put up with the itchies during the day. I wonder if there is anything that has a "no drowsy" formula that would still work?
Claritin, which is OTC is non drowsy. Maybe that would help? I think Dreft is the name of the laundry detergent used for babies clothes. I remember using that.
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Claritin, which is OTC is non drowsy. Maybe that would help? I think Dreft is the name of the laundry detergent used for babies clothes. I remember using that.
That's right...Dreft is its name!
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Since the non-fragrance detergents and softeners/dryer sheets have been available, I've used only those.

Cherie, I'd be curious to see if switching makes a different for you. I hope it does.
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So I mentioned this to my doc today, and he said that many people report success with their MS symptoms by using antihistimines.

He said I can use Benadryl daily, if it helps, so long as it doesn't make me drowsy (which it doesn't). The Claritin helped very little, so I'll stick with the Benadryl when the itching or burning gets bad.

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I take Costco's loratadine nightly. It's called AllerClear. Same formula as Claritin, but you get 300 pills for under $20.

It probably isn't as effective as Benadryl or Sudafed, but it keeps my allergies (and the subsequent sinus infections) at bay, so that's kind of double duty.

I take an AD called Cymbalta that works really well for neuropathy.

Does anyone know about using Histamine Patches for MS? Seems directly contradictory.
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