Health Boards
Sun-09-02-2014, 09:04 AM
Hi Fred, thank you for the warm (and very sensible) welcome 
- I have been learning a lot from the threads which I think will be useful on Friday.
The antibiotics were prescribed to contain the infection on my leg, and the antihistamines were meant to help with the itching. Neither seem to have worked :(
The one thing I have found temporarily soothing is Epaderm ... at first it was difficult to use, as the texture is very thick/firm. But it can be used in the bath by mixing with boiling water and (carefully) shaking before adding to the bathwater; and as an emollient by popping it on the radiator for 10-15 minutes to soften it (makes it easier/less painful to apply).
I am planning to make some changes to my diet and start drinking water in between the copious cups of tea (I find drinking water hard work! - but will persevere).
Thanks again for the welcome and the advice, it's greatly appreciated !
- I have been learning a lot from the threads which I think will be useful on Friday.The antibiotics were prescribed to contain the infection on my leg, and the antihistamines were meant to help with the itching. Neither seem to have worked :(
The one thing I have found temporarily soothing is Epaderm ... at first it was difficult to use, as the texture is very thick/firm. But it can be used in the bath by mixing with boiling water and (carefully) shaking before adding to the bathwater; and as an emollient by popping it on the radiator for 10-15 minutes to soften it (makes it easier/less painful to apply).
I am planning to make some changes to my diet and start drinking water in between the copious cups of tea (I find drinking water hard work! - but will persevere).
Thanks again for the welcome and the advice, it's greatly appreciated !