Itchy Skin - Any Advice?
Just coming to the end of week 3, (is it only week 3, so many symptoms in so short a time).
I had been noticing my skin drying and becoming itchy very early on but last night in bed was torment.
All my skin over my entire body was itchy, even my scalp. There was no relief or let up.
I tried having a bath with oil in but that didn`t work either.
It isn`t dry skin that is the problem so it must be chemically induced (surprise, surprise)
In the end I took a couple of knockout drops I have for emergency purposes.
My nurse doesn`t like me using anything extra. Neither do I. There is enough chemical mayhem going on without adding more.
Advice from anyone who can help please.
I had been noticing my skin drying and becoming itchy very early on but last night in bed was torment.
All my skin over my entire body was itchy, even my scalp. There was no relief or let up.
I tried having a bath with oil in but that didn`t work either.
It isn`t dry skin that is the problem so it must be chemically induced (surprise, surprise)
In the end I took a couple of knockout drops I have for emergency purposes.
My nurse doesn`t like me using anything extra. Neither do I. There is enough chemical mayhem going on without adding more.
Advice from anyone who can help please.
posted by Paul | 5:32 PM
2 Comments:
Hi Paul,
I have read that antihistamines can help reduce the itch, something like claratin might help. I would have a word with your nurse this week.
Alternatively you could try Reishi mushroom supplements which are a natural antihistamine. I take these and while I have a bad rash it does not really itch too much.
Jonathan
Thanks for that, Jonathan.
I will be phoning my nurse in the morning and will mention your advice.
Have a good week,
Paul.
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