chaotica 96 Posted May 14, 2012 After I came home I was told the only pain mess I could take we're liquid Vicodin. I developed a head to toe rash from it, and I called the doctor. Doc said there is no other pain med I could take. I itched my way through the bottle. Now a week after it has cleared up, but I am left with insanely dry skin. My legs (inner thighs) tummy, back... Well, every part but my face is so dry it hurts. I put on lotion, and it burns like fire. Anyone have any ideas how to fix it? I'm going crazy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted May 14, 2012 Wow! And ouch! Doesn't sound like fun at all. Did you try aloe Vera ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaotica 96 Posted May 14, 2012 I haven't . Do you think it will help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted May 14, 2012 Yes. I had a sun burn & it cool me off & I'm tan as it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
born2luv 0 Posted May 14, 2012 Try calomine lotion I dnt know if I spelled it right but it works on cooling rashes and poison ivy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted May 14, 2012 Yes it does work the pink stuff Lolz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baltomomma79 5 Posted May 14, 2012 I cant believe ur doc would not give u a different pain med. I am allergic to percocet the standard pain med they give out and he gave me dilaudid. Worked out much better. I have excema so I use Either a aveno or eucerin for my dry skin. Can be pricey but worth it. Also switching to non scented soap or body was for a while may help. 1 chaotica reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglean2 24 Posted May 15, 2012 I agree with mamma79. Try a body wash with a moisturizing additive like aveno oatmeal. Now that the meds are done it sure clear right up 1 chaotica reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaotica 96 Posted May 15, 2012 Thank you guys so much! I have been using dial and that just made it that much worse. But I went to Wally world today and got a huge bottle of coco butter lotion! Oh the soothing relief of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panda 354 Posted May 16, 2012 When babies have eczema or dry itchy Patches the Drs. say bath with Dove. I use it everyday because I have itchy scratchy kids and it works wonders on dry skin. Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaleighNC 37 Posted May 16, 2012 I have never tried it but I hear Milk of Magnesia helps with skin irritation as well. No clue it it is true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglean2 24 Posted May 16, 2012 MOM is an old method doctors used in healing wounds and skin. It could work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaotica 96 Posted May 17, 2012 Oh wow! I never heard of that! I will have to try that. I took a bath in baby oil and still dry as sandpaper. Okay, this is going to sound like a stupid question but I place that right on my skin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaleighNC 37 Posted May 17, 2012 From what I understand you dab it in the effected area. I've heard it's fantastic for sunburn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaotica 96 Posted May 17, 2012 I'm dry from head to toe... I wonder what a case costs LOL. I just took a cold shower to keep from drying out more. It feels like a sunburn :'(. I am drinking Water like crazy, I just pray it goes away soon. Thank you for letting me know, because I would have taken it by mouth and wondered why I was still dry :') Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
