Any relief from Hives?

Question

So, I had some type of allergic reaction to something and ended up in the hospital yesterday, I had hives on my arm when i woke up in the morning and by the end of the day they had spread everywhere, neck, back, stomach, legs neck, everything, so I got put on an IV and all the hives on my legs went away. Im taking 3 different kinds of pills which I started today so there hasnt been much of an improvement yet as far as itching and the rest of the hives.

My question is this:

are there any over the counter creams or lotions or anything that will make the itchiness go away? Any tips to help relieve the hives? thanks in advance

Answer 1

Anti itch cream. any gneric will do. bendryl.. But only if you don't have to drive  or anything.. Makes you drowsy. Cool baths..

Answer 2

Typically, a hospital will give you epinephrine, Benadryl (by mouth or IV), and Solu-Medrol (an IV corticosteroid).  All of these work together to terminate the allergic reaction and relieve itchiness. If you are taking 3 meds they prescribed for you, I would talk to a doctor or pharmacist before I took anything else.