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Posted 5/7/2012 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
I am itchy all over, most likely got poison ivy from a cat I groomed last wek.  I am getting frustrated.  The first spots are healing, but new ones are popping up and I'm running out of ointment.  I am overbooked tomorrow (again, *sigh*) and I'm seriously thinking about cancelling some appointments to get to my Dr to make sure there isn't something else going on.

Took some klonopin for the anxiety related to this, lots of showers, plain lotion, ice packs.  So far mood is unaffected, but I don't know how long that will last.  I don't cope well with physical pain/discomfort as far as my mood goes.

I am feeling ITCHY.

I am feeling FRUSTRATED with new itchy spots coming up.

I am feeling AFRAID that it is going to get embarassingly worse.

I am feeling ANXIOUS, mostly about if I should see a Dr. and if is possible to make that done

I am feeling IMPATIENT.

I am feeling TIRED, and expecting insomnia.

I am feeling CONCERNED about what my mood will be tomorrow and what I could still do tonight to improve it.

But in spite of these, I am feeling somewhat CONTENT and POSITIVE.

Posted 5/7/2012 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tortoise! I am sorry to hear about your ITCHY situation! If I were you I would cancel a few of your appointments and get to the dr immediately. You shouldn't take chances, especially if you don't know for certain what the cause is. It's time to put yourself first. Once you've been to the dr and got help for the itchiness your anxiety will also subside and I am sure it won't affect your sleep too much. Good luck. Keep us updated please.
Posted 5/7/2012 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
If it's poison ivy, one of the newer steroid creams will knock it out almost overnight. Please see your doctor to get a prescription for it.

I.G.
Posted 5/7/2012 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Whew! Today ended up so much better than I expected. I had a 6 hour grooming procedure scheduled with one dog - turned out to be something different and took 45 minutes. I was able to get to the Dr. and get some more steroid cream. He wanted to put me on prednisone, lol. (Causes manic/psychotic break for me). The peace of mind to confirm it is poison ivy is good! The Dr.s was surprised how I have it ALL OVER! :S Had to explain what I think happened.

I had to go to the pharmacy and finally picked up my other meds too. Happy to get back on birth control and lithium. I will talk to my Dr. about getting back on the other psych meds.

I am very tired though, I'll have to take a nap.
Posted 5/8/2012 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
I'm dying again. Uggh. Itching is so much worse at night. It is affecting my mood now. My family says I am more irritable than usual. I had to take a nap, than brings me down too. *sigh* Sorry, I have nobody else to talk to about it. I've had poison ivy many times - I don't understand why this time is so much worse!
Posted 5/8/2012 6:00 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry that you have to go through that. I can imagine your frustration. Hope the situation improves soon.
Posted 5/8/2012 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
Uggh. I rubbed most of it fiercely with a towel to pop blisters. I can deal with pain better than itching. I was waking up every 3 hours last night from it! *sigh* My first appointment cancelled today so I am going to try to sneak in a little nap here.
Posted 5/8/2012 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
Enjoy your sleep. It sounds like you need it! Hope the itch is over soon. Take care!
Posted 5/8/2012 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Doing better. Home from work and going back to sleep. Unsure if I'm anxious and sleep deprived or if I'm having change in mood episode. I have a dog training class tonight - that's a fun pick-me-up, so I should be OK (no big crash into depression)
Posted 5/9/2012 9:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hope you are feeling better and had fun with the doggy class. Sweet dreams!
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