Really. I woke up covered in itchy hives today. And the only thing new in my life is my gym. Yesterday I worked out on some of their machines for the first time. They have these spray bottles out so that you can spray and wipe a machine when you’re done, so I wonder if I’m allergic to whatever that is. I’m really miserable today since I can’t take an antihistamine because of nursing!
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Christy,
You actually can take an anthistamine during nursing. Benadryl may cause your infant to be sedated and some have suggested it can decrease milk production (although Tom Hale — an expert on meds/lactating moms does not think so). If your baby becomes sedated just stop using or decrease your dose. Allegra is a good anti-hist and it does not cause the sedation in infants and may be a better choice. If you’d like more info about this go to http://66.230.33.248/lact/ and click on the “Breastfeeding and Medications Forum”.
Hope this helps!
Mandi
Comment by Mandi — February 22, 2007 @ 1:10 pm
Oh! Poor thing! I was allergic to some bubble bath. I didn’t realize it until I had soaked in it for two hours…up to my chin! Yee-ow! I know how you feel!
But hoo-rah on the going to the gym. I’m thinking about joining the gym myself!
Comment by Bethany — February 22, 2007 @ 6:43 pm
Christy, are you starting to feel any better? Hope so!!
Comment by Anne — February 22, 2007 @ 8:10 pm
Oh no! I hope you are feeling better soon.
Comment by Anita — February 23, 2007 @ 7:54 am
Thanks, Mandi!
The reasons I have been told to avoid it in the past were drying up milk and sedating the baby, so that’s wh y I didn’t want to use it without a dr’s ok.
My dr finally called and said that it’s my choice, and I should weigh the risks with my own discomfort. So I decided to wait and take it tonight, since Audrey usually sleeps 6-8 hours, so by the time she nurses again it should be mostly out of my system.
Until then, I am soooo itchy!!!
Comment by Christy — February 23, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
I just wanted to let you know that I’m counting this as your “new exercise” for the challenge. After all, you did say you were using machines you hadn’t used before. I hope you’re feeling better! And personally, I KNOW I’ve taken benadryl both during pregnancy and while nursing. (not non-stop mind you)
Comment by blestwithsons — February 25, 2007 @ 2:14 pm