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01 Jul 2008 06:44

Just got back.After 3 days the dreaded prickly heat came out on my chest.was taking prescribed medication from GP which did not work so i went and had the injection at the chemist by the tansas supermarket, it cost £10 and after 3 hours the prickly heat dissapeared and did not return for the rest of the holiday(3 weeks ).I suffer really bad usually and this injection is amazing i was able to lie out in the sun all day 50 degrees using piz buin once a day factor 30 lotion and ive got the best suntan ever.This injection is a must for prickly heat sufferers . My sister also had the injection and it also worked for her after a few hours.Hope this help
Carl and Joan.

01 Jul 2008 08:55

Everyone who has had this injection at the chemist in Icmeler - were you happy and comfortable with the hygiene? Did you see that it was sterilised equipment? Thanks

01 Jul 2008 09:45

I found this year that i only suffered from Prickly heat if i used cream as opposed to oil i dont have a problem then

01 Jul 2008 10:04

I'm going to bear that information about the injection in mind for my next trip. Daughter and I do get prickly heat, although we did take antihistamines before we went this time, and it wasn't so bad. If it does get bad though, I will certainly consider going to the pharmacy and getting the injection.

01 Jul 2008 10:34

Very Hygenic open packet in front of you needle in bum

Carl &Joan

01 Jul 2008 12:55

Any idea if you can get the same injection at your gps in this country? I don't personally suffer from prickly heat but my Father in law does and he can get it bad, he's coming with us in August, any advice most appreciated.

prickly heat

01 Jul 2008 18:45

I asked my doctor, she point blank refused and said steriod injections thins your bones NO. I am gutted however I may check the chemist out.

Prickly Heat

01 Jul 2008 19:17

My husband has been having these injections for the past 5 years at the chemist near tansas no problems in fact if it wasnt for these being available we would not go abroad as the prickly heat makes him so poorly.It always seems to start on day 5 of our holidays so he goes off for the injection and within hours cured and prickly heat free for the rest of our holiday :D :D :D

04 Jul 2008 08:59

has anyone ever had an allergic reaction to the injection?

08 Jul 2008 10:08

Where abouts is the chemist. I know its next to Tansas supermarket but i cant honestly think where that is :(

08 Jul 2008 11:18

Hi Icmelarians. Now i know this will sound wrong but, i cant take Antiistamine tablets or use the cream due to having Angina. I suffer terrible with Prickley heat and even tried sun-beds before we go to Icmeler.Well, according to the Dr he said it was the creams (Piz Buin etc) and, after sun creams that are the problem. He said any cream would block the pores up so, keep out of the sun!!! :lol: How can you do that in any hot country. Anyway this is where i am saying wrong but, it worked for me. I used NO creams at all but, lay in the sun for around 10mins, then pool for about 45mins and did that every day. I didnt burn and,,,,,,,,No prickly heat but please do it sensible. I never went out in the mid day sun but sat under the umbrellas and i had a lovely tan.When you wipe yourself down with your beach towel always go in the same direction and not up and down, that was something i was also told. PLEASE (sorry caps) dont do this if you are staying in the sun for too long. I only do this due to not being able to take tablets. Happy hols. Jem xxxxx

08 Jul 2008 15:19

The chemist is next door to the kodak shop opposite bart simpson bar

08 Jul 2008 15:27

Hmm, that's not the one I was told it was. The one I was told was on the same side of the road as the Tansas, but in the opposite direction (more towards the market, if that makes sense).

08 Jul 2008 15:37

There is a chemist up that way,but the one we always use is the one opposite bart simpson bar :)

08 Jul 2008 15:46

Thanks, kazza - I must have been told about the wrong one then.

09 Jul 2008 06:09

If I remember right from last year there is a chemist at the square (where the ATM's are). Does anybody know if they do the injection?? And what is it I'm actually asking for?

Thanks alot

I go to heaven this Friday :D

17 Jul 2008 22:55

Hi I'm new :lol:
What is the injection you had called? I suffer alot and have had a Jab that cured it while in Turkey. Couldn't read the writing to see that the injection was, but it worked. If you could give the name of it maybe I could have one from my GP before I go away this year. Many thanks in advance. :wink:

17 Jul 2008 23:06

Jemini wrote:..........Well, according to the Dr he said it was the creams (Piz Buin etc) and, after sun creams that are the problem. He said any cream would block the pores up so, keep out of the sun!!!


jem, I was told the same and my GP directed me towards Simple sun cream, it specifically DOESNT block the pores and I've never looked back since starting to use it 6 years ago
You can get it in Boots or online - and better still, you only need the smallest amount cos it goes for miles :wink:

28 Jul 2008 17:07

Was just in Savers at lunchtime and they have Piz Buin Allergy SPF8 for £2.49

28 Jul 2008 17:45

dotty wrote:Was just in Savers at lunchtime and they have Piz Buin Allergy SPF8 for £2.49


How rude, I paid £3.99 there 2 weeks ago for mine :lol:
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