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Can Benedryl Be Taken For Swollen And Itchy Thumb While On Hydrocodone?

My girlfriend had some dental surgery 10 days ago and has been occasionaly taking hydrocodone since then. yesterday she was dong some crafts strenuosly useing sissors with both hands today both thumbs are swollen and very ichy. is it OK to take benidryl? sorry for bas spelling the spell checker dosn t help with web input.
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Hello
She is taking hydrocodone for dental surgery . Now she is having pain and swelling with itching in hands and thumb.
This type of swelling may be due to hard work with hands and fingers including thumb .
Naturally when swelling develop , this causes pain and also itching on affected parts as may be in your girl friend case.
So alone benadryl will not provide relief .
Take aceclofenac ( like zerodol cr 200 mg ) with benadryl for 2-3 days or till complete relief.
But rest is also important .
If no relief within 3-4 days , then consult an orthopedic surgeon and get his opinion.
Good luck.
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Can Benedryl Be Taken For Swollen And Itchy Thumb While On Hydrocodone?

Hello She is taking hydrocodone for dental surgery . Now she is having pain and swelling with itching in hands and thumb. This type of swelling may be due to hard work with hands and fingers including thumb . Naturally when swelling develop , this causes pain and also itching on affected parts as may be in your girl friend case. So alone benadryl will not provide relief . Take aceclofenac ( like zerodol cr 200 mg ) with benadryl for 2-3 days or till complete relief. But rest is also important . If no relief within 3-4 days , then consult an orthopedic surgeon and get his opinion. Good luck.