I gotta bite couple nights ago. Right on that sensitive depression
between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. Looks
like a small spider bite. Man, did that thing ever start itching.
Itched so bad it burned. Woke me up, this morning. The more I
scratched, the worse it got. Donchya hate those?

I had an idea. I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
yer little finger. I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
the band-aid would stick. I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. Ahhhh! In one minute,
the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
irritation from my bedding.

Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
small wasp. The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.

I LOVE 1% cortisone cream!

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
>I gotta bite couple nights ago. Right on that sensitive depression
> between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. Looks
> like a small spider bite. Man, did that thing ever start itching.
> Itched so bad it burned. Woke me up, this morning. The more I
> scratched, the worse it got. Donchya hate those?
>
> I had an idea. I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
> yer little finger. I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
> the band-aid would stick. I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
> the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. Ahhhh! In one minute,
> the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
> irritation from my bedding.
>
> Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
> small wasp. The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
> itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>
> I LOVE 1% cortisone cream!

I do also; recently discovered Cortizone-10 Cooling Relief Gel.
It is a 1% cortisone gel, very soothing to put on a sting; it seems
to start cooling and soothing immediately. If you ever run into
it, high recommendation.

pavane

notbob wrote:
>
> I gotta bite couple nights ago. Right on that sensitive depression
> between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. Looks
> like a small spider bite. Man, did that thing ever start itching.
> Itched so bad it burned. Woke me up, this morning. The more I
> scratched, the worse it got. Donchya hate those?
>
> I had an idea. I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
> yer little finger. I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
> the band-aid would stick. I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
> the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. Ahhhh! In one minute,
> the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
> irritation from my bedding.
>
> Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
> small wasp. The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
> itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>
> I LOVE 1% cortisone cream!

Tomorrow a dab of benadryl cream as the next milder medication in
line. The day after a dab of one of those antibiotic creams because it
no longer itches but still needs some protection. Then a few days of
just a band-aid. Then it peels and there's fresh skin there. Spider
bites, yuck.

Note for hobbits. Be sure to shave around the spot so the band-aid
stays in place. I guess it applies to werewolves and such as well.

Doug Freyburger wrote:
>
>
> Note for hobbits. Be sure to shave around the spot so the band-aid
> stays in place. I guess it applies to werewolves and such as well.

You shave around an insect bite before applying a band-aid?

On Jul 17, 10:33*am, Doug Freyburger > wrote:
> notbob wrote:
>
> > I gotta bite couple nights ago. *Right on that sensitive depression
> > between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. *Looks
> > like a small spider bite. *Man, did that thing ever start itching.
> > Itched so bad it burned. *Woke me up, this morning. *The more I
> > scratched, the worse it got. *Donchya hate those?
>
> > I had an idea. *I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
> > yer little finger. *I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
> > the band-aid would stick. *I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
> > the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. *Ahhhh! *In one minute,
> > the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
> > irritation from my bedding.
>
> > Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
> > small wasp. *The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
> > itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>
> > I LOVE 1% cortisone cream! *
>
> Tomorrow a dab of benadryl cream as the next milder medication in
> line. *The day after a dab of one of those antibiotic creams because it
> no longer itches but still needs some protection. *Then a few days of
> just a band-aid. *Then it peels and there's fresh skin there. *Spider
> bites, yuck.
>
> Note for hobbits. *Be sure to shave around the spot so the band-aid
> stays in place. *I guess it applies to werewolves and such as well.

Dear Doktor Doug,

I have this bump on my head about the size of a baseball, do you think
I should worry?

Regards,

Biff

Gary wrote:
> Doug Freyburger wrote:
>
>> Note for hobbits. Be sure to shave around the spot so the band-aid
>> stays in place. I guess it applies to werewolves and such as well.
>
> You shave around an insect bite before applying a band-aid?

Depends on on the phase of the moon for how hairy I am. I mean it
depends on where it is on my body. Not a werewolf. Nothing to see
here, folks. Move along ...

Chemo the Clown wrote:
> Doug Freyburger > wrote:
>
>> Note for hobbits. *Be sure to shave around the spot so the band-aid
>> stays in place. *I guess it applies to werewolves and such as well.
>
> Dear Doktor Doug,
>
> I have this bump on my head about the size of a baseball, do you think
> I should worry?

Bumps are for hobbitses. Nasty hobbitses burns fishes My Precious.
Good fishes. Nasty hobbitses. Gollum.

On 7/17/2012 4:44 PM, Doug Freyburger wrote:
> Gary wrote:
>> Doug Freyburger wrote:
>>
>>> Note for hobbits. Be sure to shave around the spot so the band-aid
>>> stays in place. I guess it applies to werewolves and such as well.
>>
>> You shave around an insect bite before applying a band-aid?
>
> Depends on on the phase of the moon for how hairy I am. I mean it
> depends on where it is on my body. Not a werewolf. Nothing to see
> here, folks. Move along ...
>

If you are ever in Mexico, you can buy 2.5% Hydrocortisone creme over
the counter in any pharmacy.

Good stuff to have around.

George L

On Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:48:22 -0500, George Leppla
> wrote:

>On 7/17/2012 4:44 PM, Doug Freyburger wrote:
>> Gary wrote:
>>> Doug Freyburger wrote:
>>>
>>>> Note for hobbits. Be sure to shave around the spot so the band-aid
>>>> stays in place. I guess it applies to werewolves and such as well.
>>>
>>> You shave around an insect bite before applying a band-aid?
>>
>> Depends on on the phase of the moon for how hairy I am. I mean it
>> depends on where it is on my body. Not a werewolf. Nothing to see
>> here, folks. Move along ...
>>
>
>If you are ever in Mexico, you can buy 2.5% Hydrocortisone creme over
>the counter in any pharmacy.
>
>Good stuff to have around.

Hydrocortizone is a steroid, I don't recommend it, it's way over kill.

A dab of ordinary household ammonia will stop insect bite itch, but
everyone who goes outdoors during warm weather should keep a "BiteMD"
or "AfterBite" pen in their pocket... they're cheap (~$3), get
several, enough for everyone in your household.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cutter-Sof...fl-oz/12166875

On 7/17/2012 10:33 AM, notbob wrote:
> I gotta bite couple nights ago. Right on that sensitive depression
> between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. Looks
> like a small spider bite. Man, did that thing ever start itching.
> Itched so bad it burned. Woke me up, this morning. The more I
> scratched, the worse it got. Donchya hate those?
>
> I had an idea. I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
> yer little finger. I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
> the band-aid would stick. I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
> the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. Ahhhh! In one minute,
> the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
> irritation from my bedding.
>
> Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
> small wasp. The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
> itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>
> I LOVE 1% cortisone cream!
>
> nb
>

I'm highly allergic to mosquito bites. Not anaphalaxis allergic, but the
bites well to the size of a ping pong ball and itch for two weeks.

I use Benedryl cream and swallow a few Benedryl tablets, too. Helps a
little.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On Jul 17, 3:56*pm, Janet Wilder > wrote:
> On 7/17/2012 10:33 AM, notbob wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > I gotta bite couple nights ago. *Right on that sensitive depression
> > between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. *Looks
> > like a small spider bite. *Man, did that thing ever start itching.
> > Itched so bad it burned. *Woke me up, this morning. *The more I
> > scratched, the worse it got. *Donchya hate those?
>
> > I had an idea. *I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
> > yer little finger. *I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
> > the band-aid would stick. *I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
> > the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. *Ahhhh! *In one minute,
> > the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
> > irritation from my bedding.
>
> > Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
> > small wasp. *The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
> > itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>
> > I LOVE 1% cortisone cream! *
>
> > nb
>
> I'm highly allergic to mosquito bites. Not anaphalaxis allergic, but the
> bites well to the size of a ping pong ball and itch for two weeks.
>
> I use Benedryl cream and swallow a few Benedryl tablets, too. *Helps a
> little.
>
> --
> Janet Wilder
> Way-the-heck-south Texas
> Spelling doesn't count. *Cooking does.

I would think a hammer might work.

On 7/17/2012 5:43 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> >If you are ever in Mexico, you can buy 2.5% Hydrocortisone creme over
>> >the counter in any pharmacy.
>> >
>> >Good stuff to have around.


> Hydrocortizone is a steroid, I don't recommend it, it's way over kill.


Another subject you don't know anything about.

Hydrocortizone 1% is available OTC in the US. 2.5% is available with a
prescription in the US, and OTC in many other countries.

The reason 2.5% is not available OTC in the US is because the drug
companies run the FDA.

The list of medicines that are available OTC throughout the world but
not in the US is astounding. The low price of medicines in other
countries compared to the USA is astounding.

I'd tell you more about it, but I am growing tired of educating you
without pay.

George L

notbob > wrote:
> I gotta bite couple nights ago. Right on that sensitive depression
> between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. Looks
> like a small spider bite. Man, did that thing ever start itching.
> Itched so bad it burned. Woke me up, this morning. The more I
> scratched, the worse it got. Donchya hate those?
>
> I had an idea. I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
> yer little finger. I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
> the band-aid would stick. I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
> the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. Ahhhh! In one minute,
> the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
> irritation from my bedding.
>
> Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
> small wasp. The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
> itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>
> I LOVE 1% cortisone cream!
>
> nb

Since this is a cooking group all should know your supposed to use meat
tenderizer Papain.

Greg

On 7/17/2012 11:33 AM, notbob wrote:
> I gotta bite couple nights ago. Right on that sensitive depression
> between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. Looks
> like a small spider bite. Man, did that thing ever start itching.
> Itched so bad it burned. Woke me up, this morning. The more I
> scratched, the worse it got. Donchya hate those?
>
> I had an idea. I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
> yer little finger. I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
> the band-aid would stick. I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
> the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. Ahhhh! In one minute,
> the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
> irritation from my bedding.
>
> Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
> small wasp. The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
> itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>
> I LOVE 1% cortisone cream!
>

Have you noticed that the pads on bandaids seem to keep getting smaller
and skimpier? It doesn't seem to matter if it's the cheap store brand
or a name brand, the pad is tiny.

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> On 7/17/2012 10:33 AM, notbob wrote:
>> I gotta bite couple nights ago. Right on that sensitive depression
>> between the outside knob bone and the heel of my left foot. Looks
>> like a small spider bite. Man, did that thing ever start itching.
>> Itched so bad it burned. Woke me up, this morning. The more I
>> scratched, the worse it got. Donchya hate those?
>>
>> I had an idea. I got one of those small band-aids, about the size of
>> yer little finger. I wiped the area around the bite with alcohol so
>> the band-aid would stick. I put a large dab of 1% cortisone cream on
>> the band-aid's pad and slapt it on the bite. Ahhhh! In one minute,
>> the itching was gone and the bite was protected from any further
>> irritation from my bedding.
>>
>> Wish I'd thought of this 3 yrs ago when I got stung on my foot by a
>> small wasp. The sting itself wasn't that bad, but the next two wks of
>> itching were so bad, had me looking for hacksaw to take to my ankle.
>>
>> I LOVE 1% cortisone cream!
>>
>> nb
>>
>
> I'm highly allergic to mosquito bites. Not anaphalaxis allergic, but the
> bites well to the size of a ping pong ball and itch for two weeks.
>
> I use Benedryl cream and swallow a few Benedryl tablets, too. Helps a
> little.

Benedryl is a great antihistimine, I use it daily. But the cream just
doesn't work for me. What I use with great effect to stop the itching is
Lanacane, which has 4x the amount of Benzocaine that Sheldon's
medicated pen has. Much more effective, although I've settled on
the Cortizone-10 Cooling Relief Gel that I mentioned earlier. But
of course if the Benadryl cream works for you, great. Although its
all dependent upon the body tolerances, I'd love to know how you
use the Benadryl.

pavane

On Jul 17, 4:13*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
>
> Have you noticed that the pads on bandaids seem to keep getting smaller
> and skimpier? *It doesn't seem to matter if it's the cheap store brand
> or a name brand, the pad is tiny.

Some bandaids will now seal on the sides of the pads so they indeed
are smaller. I don't know if that's what you're talking about.

In article >, says...
>
> On 7/17/2012 5:43 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> >> >If you are ever in Mexico, you can buy 2.5% Hydrocortisone creme over
> >> >the counter in any pharmacy.
> >> >
> >> >Good stuff to have around.
>
>
> > Hydrocortizone is a steroid, I don't recommend it, it's way over kill.
>
>
> Another subject you don't know anything about.
>
> Hydrocortizone 1% is available OTC in the US. 2.5% is available with a
> prescription in the US, and OTC in many other countries.

It's still a steroid and should NOT be frequently or casually applied
unless users are properly aware of the potential side effects from over-
use.

http://www.drugs.com/pro/hydrocortisone-cream.html

Janet.

On 7/18/2012 5:39 AM, Janet wrote:
>> Another subject you don't know anything about.
>> >
>> >Hydrocortizone 1% is available OTC in the US. 2.5% is available with a
>> >prescription in the US, and OTC in many other countries.
> It's still a steroid and should NOT be frequently or casually applied
> unless users are properly aware of the potential side effects from over-
> use.
>
> http://www.drugs.com/pro/hydrocortisone-cream.html
>
> Janet.

Isn't it amazing how in the US, the FDA has decreed that we are so
stupid that we need to be protected from using 2.5% without first paying
a doctor for advice... yet in the rest of the world including most 3rd
world countries, it is cheap and available over the counter and golly
gee... you would be hard pressed to find any stats showing how this med
is being over-used, mis-used or causing any problems.

Isn't it odd that a tube of Hydrocortizone 2.5 here in the US can cost
$28 plus the cost of seeing a doctor and getting a prescription, but in
Mexico, the same stuff is $7, no script necessary.

Thank God we have the FDA to protect us from ourselves.

George L

On Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:36:29 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
wrote:

>On Jul 17, 4:13*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
>>
>> Have you noticed that the pads on bandaids seem to keep getting smaller
>> and skimpier? *It doesn't seem to matter if it's the cheap store brand
>> or a name brand, the pad is tiny.
>
>Some bandaids will now seal on the sides of the pads so they indeed
>are smaller. I don't know if that's what you're talking about.

Bandages with pads are being phased out, new technology now has
produced bandaging material that eliminates the pads, hospitals have
been using it for years... the pads do nothing but harbor germs and
inhibit proper healing. Now there are also spray-on bandages, a 3M
product:
http://www.nexcare.com/wps/portal/3M...glL85DKKJ4Z3bl

On 2012-07-18, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

> Bandages with pads are being phased out....

Apparently, not everyone has gotten the word. I got a blood test
yesterday and after pulling the needle, the nurse put a cotton ball on
it with a band-aid that had a pad. You ever buy a dispenser of
surgical tape? You can get about 3 boxes of band-aids for what they
charge for a couple of ft of surgical tape.

nb

"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:36:29 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
> wrote:
>
>>On Jul 17, 4:13 pm, Cheryl > wrote:
>>>
>>> Have you noticed that the pads on bandaids seem to keep getting smaller
>>> and skimpier? It doesn't seem to matter if it's the cheap store brand
>>> or a name brand, the pad is tiny.
>>
>>Some bandaids will now seal on the sides of the pads so they indeed
>>are smaller. I don't know if that's what you're talking about.
>
> Bandages with pads are being phased out, new technology now has
> produced bandaging material that eliminates the pads, hospitals have
> been using it for years... the pads do nothing but harbor germs and
> inhibit proper healing. Now there are also spray-on bandages, a 3M
> product:
> http://www.nexcare.com/wps/portal/3M...glL85DKKJ4Z3bl

The Nexcare product is a feeble attempt to duplicate
New-Skin, a similar "liquid bandage" that has been
on the market since 1901.

At least for me, New-Skin is much more effective, easier
to apply and infinitely less expensive.

http://www.newskinproducts.com/en/Pr...d_Bandage.aspx

pavane

On 2012-07-18, Janet > wrote:

> It's still a steroid and should NOT be frequently or casually applied
> unless users are properly aware of the potential side effects from over-
> use.
>
> http://www.drugs.com/pro/hydrocortisone-cream.html

Interesting. Thanks, Janet.

Unfortunately, nowhere can I find any specifics on what constitutes
overdosage. I see where it mentions multiple applications daily, so I
guess I'm safe, rarely using the cream more than once per week or two
for the occasional heat rash or bug bite, and then only a dab.

nb

On Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:39:10 +0100, Janet > wrote:

>In article >, says...
>>
>> On 7/17/2012 5:43 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> >> >If you are ever in Mexico, you can buy 2.5% Hydrocortisone creme over
>> >> >the counter in any pharmacy.
>> >> >
>> >> >Good stuff to have around.
>>
>> > Hydrocortizone is a steroid, I don't recommend it, it's way over kill.
>>
>> Another subject you don't know anything about.
>>
>> Hydrocortizone 1% is available OTC in the US. 2.5% is available with a
>> prescription in the US, and OTC in many other countries.
>
> It's still a steroid and should NOT be frequently or casually applied
>unless users are properly aware of the potential side effects from over-
>use.
>
> http://www.drugs.com/pro/hydrocortisone-cream.html
>
> Janet.

George is a total know-nothing... if he knew anything at all he'd have
gainful employment instead of claiming he hawks cruise tickets, which
is tantamount to door to door vacuum cleaner sales. George has zero
marketable skills, which is why the parasite sponges off his spouse,
until the envious ******* is once again evicted from his fleabag
rental.

Just because it's an OTC dose drug any steroid is still dangerous to
use indescriminately, just like so many other OTC drugs that so many
over use/abuse. For insect bites it's best to use the least intrusive
remedy... and if inordinate swelling occurs it's best to seek
professional medical help, many are allergic to insect bites so should
be tested and properly advised. People die from insects bites all the
time, people do irreversable serious damage with OTC drugs, most
especially steroids... don't ever use OTC steroids on children, unless
monitored by a medical doctor, steroids, even in small amounts, can
prevent normal human development.

"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:39:10 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>
>>In article >, says...
>>>
>>> On 7/17/2012 5:43 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> >> >If you are ever in Mexico, you can buy 2.5% Hydrocortisone creme
>>> >> >over
>>> >> >the counter in any pharmacy.
>>> >> >
>>> >> >Good stuff to have around.
>>>
>>> > Hydrocortizone is a steroid, I don't recommend it, it's way over kill.
>>>
>>> Another subject you don't know anything about.
>>>
>>> Hydrocortizone 1% is available OTC in the US. 2.5% is available with a
>>> prescription in the US, and OTC in many other countries.
>>
>> It's still a steroid and should NOT be frequently or casually applied
>>unless users are properly aware of the potential side effects from over-
>>use.
>>
>> http://www.drugs.com/pro/hydrocortisone-cream.html
>>
>> Janet.
>
> George is a total know-nothing... if he knew anything at all he'd have
> gainful employment instead of claiming he hawks cruise tickets, which
> is tantamount to door to door vacuum cleaner sales. George has zero
> marketable skills, which is why the parasite sponges off his spouse,
> until the envious ******* is once again evicted from his fleabag
> rental.
>
> Just because it's an OTC dose drug any steroid is still dangerous to
> use indescriminately, just like so many other OTC drugs that so many
> over use/abuse. For insect bites it's best to use the least intrusive
> remedy... and if inordinate swelling occurs it's best to seek
> professional medical help, many are allergic to insect bites so should
> be tested and properly advised. People die from insects bites all the
> time, people do irreversable serious damage with OTC drugs, most
> especially steroids... don't ever use OTC steroids on children, unless
> monitored by a medical doctor, steroids, even in small amounts, can
> prevent normal human development.

Ah, is that what happened to you?

pavane

On 2012-07-18, pavane > wrote:
>
> "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message

>> monitored by a medical doctor, steroids, even in small amounts, can
>> prevent normal human development.

> Ah, is that what happened to you?


Gee, I didn't see that coming ...for at least half a nano second!

nb

notbob > wrote:
>pavane > wrote:
>> "Brooklyn1" wrote in message
>
>>> monitored by a medical doctor, steroids, even in small amounts, can
>>> prevent normal human development.
>
>> Ah, is that what happened to you?
>
>Gee, I didn't see that coming ...for at least half a nano second!

Yoose obviously forgot about the picture George Lepper posted of
himself that I was referring to... he's a carnival [lines] side show
freak... geeze but that 55 gallon drum of lard is ugli... and that 500
lb turtle lady he lives off, oy vey! LOL-LOL

On 7/17/2012 5:27 PM, George Leppla wrote:
> On 7/17/2012 5:43 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> >If you are ever in Mexico, you can buy 2.5% Hydrocortisone creme over
>>> >the counter in any pharmacy.
>>> >
>>> >Good stuff to have around.
>
>
>> Hydrocortizone is a steroid, I don't recommend it, it's way over kill.
>
>
> Another subject you don't know anything about.
>
> Hydrocortizone 1% is available OTC in the US. 2.5% is available with a
> prescription in the US, and OTC in many other countries.
>
> The reason 2.5% is not available OTC in the US is because the drug
> companies run the FDA.
>
> The list of medicines that are available OTC throughout the world but
> not in the US is astounding. The low price of medicines in other
> countries compared to the USA is astounding.
>
> I'd tell you more about it, but I am growing tired of educating you
> without pay.


What is it he didn't know anything about? Topical hydrocortisone is a
glucocorticoid preparation, in other words, a steroid. Topical steroid
preparations, even OTC ones, can be absorbed through the skin and have
the same systemic effects as systemic steroid doses with prolonged or
over-use.

That he doesn't recommend it is his opinion, and as such is neither
valid nor invalid on its own. However, most uncomplicated insect and
spider bites don't require steroids, even topical steroids. All that's
needed is something to take the itch away to reduce the risk of
infection. Redness and swelling in uncomplicated insect bites/stings
will subside on their own, just as quickly as they're supposed to.

Just because something is available OTC does not mean it is safe.
Tylenol is available OTC and can be highly injurious and even lethal if
even slightly overdosed.

I've used Benadryl spray on itchies and it works fine. Hydrocort is good stuff.

Pennyaline wrote:
>
> Just because something is available OTC does not mean it is safe.
> Tylenol is available OTC and can be highly injurious and even lethal if
> even slightly overdosed.

Tylenol taken with alcohol in the body can cause liver damage. This info
from a doctor.

G.

Gary > wrote:
> Pennyaline wrote:
>>
>> Just because something is available OTC does not mean it is safe.
>> Tylenol is available OTC and can be highly injurious and even lethal if
>> even slightly overdosed.
>
> Tylenol taken with alcohol in the body can cause liver damage. This info
> from a doctor.
>
> G.

I did work for the person who discovered this. Pretty OLD info.

While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
meat ??

I also learned that when I worked in medical research.

Greg

gregz wrote:
>
> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
> meat ??

I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
I really don't know...just wondering.

Gary

Gary > wrote:
> gregz wrote:
>>
>> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
>> meat ??
>
> I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
> I really don't know...just wondering.
>
> Gary

Might be other products, but papain is the ingredient. Over the counter
shakers may also have additional salt and, or MSG included.

Greg

gregz > wrote:
> Gary > wrote:
>> gregz wrote:
>>>
>>> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
>>> meat ??
>>
>> I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
>> I really don't know...just wondering.
>>
>> Gary
>
> Might be other products, but papain is the ingredient. Over the counter
> shakers may also have additional salt and, or MSG included.
>
> Greg

Forgot...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papain

Greg

gregz > wrote:
> Gary > wrote:
>> gregz wrote:
>>>
>>> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
>>> meat ??
>>
>> I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
>> I really don't know...just wondering.
>>
>> Gary
>
> Might be other products, but papain is the ingredient. Over the counter
> shakers may also have additional salt and, or MSG included.
>
> Greg

Other things do it. Adolf's has bromelin.

http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-meat-...izers-work.htm

Greg

In article >, says...
>
> Pennyaline wrote:
> >
> > Just because something is available OTC does not mean it is safe.
> > Tylenol is available OTC and can be highly injurious and even lethal if
> > even slightly overdosed.
>
> Tylenol taken with alcohol in the body can cause liver damage. This info
> from a doctor.

Take enough Tylenol/(paracetamol in UK) and you can die of liverfailure
(no alcohol required).

Janet.

On 7/18/2012 1:42 PM, Gary wrote:
> gregz wrote:
>>
>> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
>> meat ??
>
> I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
> I really don't know...just wondering.
>
> Gary
>

MSG is a flavor enhancer. As far as I know, there's no meat tenderizer
that has MSG. Meat tenderizer will typically have an enzyme and salt and
an anti-caking agent. You sprinkle it on the meat and let it sit for
about 20 minutes. It works by breaking the stuff holding the meat
together. Don't let it go on too long or it's going to be an unpleasant
mess.

Alternatively, you can use certain fruits to tenderize meat. Fresh
pineapple, green papaya, kiwi fruit, Korean pear. The easiest way to use
fruit is to make a marinade. Fresh pineapple has a strong effect on meat
so you have to watch the meat carefully. There's not much need or usage
of tenderizers these days.

OTOH, I use a lot of MSG. It's great stuff!

On Jul 19, 10:21*am, dsi1 > wrote:
> On 7/18/2012 1:42 PM, Gary wrote:
>
> > gregz wrote:
>
> >> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
> >> meat ??
>
> > I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
> > I really don't know...just wondering.
>
> > Gary
>
> MSG is a flavor enhancer. As far as I know, there's no meat tenderizer
> that has MSG. Meat tenderizer will typically have an enzyme and salt and
> an anti-caking agent. You sprinkle it on the meat and let it sit for
> about 20 minutes. It works by breaking the stuff holding the meat
> together. Don't let it go on too long or it's going to be an unpleasant
> mess.
>
> Alternatively, you can use certain fruits to tenderize meat. Fresh
> pineapple, green papaya, kiwi fruit, Korean pear. The easiest way to use
> fruit is to make a marinade. Fresh pineapple has a strong effect on meat
> so you have to watch the meat carefully. There's not much need or usage
> of tenderizers these days.
>
> OTOH, I use a lot of MSG. It's great stuff!

You should read this.
http://www.msgtruth.org/

On 7/19/2012 12:42 PM, Chemo wrote:
> On Jul 19, 10:21 am, dsi1 > wrote:
>> On 7/18/2012 1:42 PM, Gary wrote:
>>
>>> gregz wrote:
>>
>>>> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
>>>> meat ??
>>
>>> I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
>>> I really don't know...just wondering.
>>
>>> Gary
>>
>> MSG is a flavor enhancer. As far as I know, there's no meat tenderizer
>> that has MSG. Meat tenderizer will typically have an enzyme and salt and
>> an anti-caking agent. You sprinkle it on the meat and let it sit for
>> about 20 minutes. It works by breaking the stuff holding the meat
>> together. Don't let it go on too long or it's going to be an unpleasant
>> mess.
>>
>> Alternatively, you can use certain fruits to tenderize meat. Fresh
>> pineapple, green papaya, kiwi fruit, Korean pear. The easiest way to use
>> fruit is to make a marinade. Fresh pineapple has a strong effect on meat
>> so you have to watch the meat carefully. There's not much need or usage
>> of tenderizers these days.
>>
>> OTOH, I use a lot of MSG. It's great stuff!
>
> You should read this.
> http://www.msgtruth.org/
>

I gotta tell you that the site looks like smoke and mirrors. If you have
any studies done by anybody respected I'd be very interested in a link.
My personal opinion is that any website that has truth.org at the end of
it like ufotruth.org or 911truth.org and this site seem to be dishing
out anything but the truth.

On Jul 19, 4:15*pm, dsi1 > wrote:
> On 7/19/2012 12:42 PM, Chemo wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 19, 10:21 am, dsi1 > wrote:
> >> On 7/18/2012 1:42 PM, Gary wrote:
>
> >>> gregz wrote:
>
> >>>> While meat tenderizer works wonders for insect bites, anybody use it on
> >>>> meat ??
>
> >>> I've never used any tenderizer on meat but isn't that MSG (aka Accent)?
> >>> I really don't know...just wondering.
>
> >>> Gary
>
> >> MSG is a flavor enhancer. As far as I know, there's no meat tenderizer
> >> that has MSG. Meat tenderizer will typically have an enzyme and salt and
> >> an anti-caking agent. You sprinkle it on the meat and let it sit for
> >> about 20 minutes. It works by breaking the stuff holding the meat
> >> together. Don't let it go on too long or it's going to be an unpleasant
> >> mess.
>
> >> Alternatively, you can use certain fruits to tenderize meat. Fresh
> >> pineapple, green papaya, kiwi fruit, Korean pear. The easiest way to use
> >> fruit is to make a marinade. Fresh pineapple has a strong effect on meat
> >> so you have to watch the meat carefully. There's not much need or usage
> >> of tenderizers these days.
>
> >> OTOH, I use a lot of MSG. It's great stuff!
>
> > You should read this.
> >http://www.msgtruth.org/
>
> I gotta tell you that the site looks like smoke and mirrors. If you have
> any studies done by anybody respected I'd be very interested in a link.
> My personal opinion is that any website that has truth.org at the end of
> it like ufotruth.org or 911truth.org and this site seem to be dishing
> out anything but the truth.

Do you own research. There's plenty of valid info on MSG and how bad
it is for you.

On 7/19/2012 1:17 PM, Chemo wrote:
>>
>> I gotta tell you that the site looks like smoke and mirrors. If you have
>> any studies done by anybody respected I'd be very interested in a link.
>> My personal opinion is that any website that has truth.org at the end of
>> it like ufotruth.org or 911truth.org and this site seem to be dishing
>> out anything but the truth.
>
> Do you own research. There's plenty of valid info on MSG and how bad
> it is for you.
>

That's the thing. I've never seen any research to support the idea that
MSG is bad. There's plenty of sites that state just MSG is evil though.
The problem is that they give no evidence. The study cited in your link
never mentions monosodium glutamate even one time. Why is it even
mentioned? That's a red herring if I ever saw one.

I can't find any info on what you say is the truth. It would be easier
if you just gave me a link.