Is this yellow jacket sting normal? I have a doctor's appointment for later today. I'm not sure if I'm overreacting. I know my histamine response is! Pics and [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Sep 15, 2009 - 14 answers

Putting a child under the age of two on Children's Claritin for his allergies...advice, or first-hand anecdotes? [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jul 19, 2008 - 16 answers

How do loratadine and diphenhydramine HCI work? Specifically, how is it that both can help control allergies, yet have different side effects? I'm particularly interested in how loratadine works without causing sleepiness, while a single 25 mg capsule of diphenhydramine is able to knock me out in a matter of minutes.
posted by invisible ink on Jan 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Cipro or Christmas Tree causing the Red Itchies? [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb on Dec 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Why is it bad to use both topical and oral diphenhydramine? [more inside]
posted by Kosh on Oct 20, 2005 - 3 answers