Hi , I was reading your posts and it caught my attention that you mentioned that your legs were swelling up , I was given watertablets for yesrs and told like you to keep them moistured but I have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which was the reason for the dwelling and pain so all the water tablet i was taken were not helping and this hsd been going on for a couple of years sometimes I couldnt even stand up as my feet were too swollen, very tight and sore now at last im starting to get it seen to properly,
I am not saying that is the same thing but it is worth getting checked , I wss fobbed of for years ,
That sounds horrible JAS and something else for you to think about. Try the creams and if they don't work, go back to your GP and ask for a referral. Pete has terrible patches on his shins that drive him mad with itching. He uses moisturising cream from GP but was told by Dermatologist that he has lichen simplex eczema. The cream he prescribed is no good because of the statins Pete takes.
Hi Jeff welcome back. If it is any consulation my mum had vein problems and they gave her the same treatment as yourself. Think there is a pill they can give to reduce the itching but it depends on your GPs ideas of treating it. An antihistamine cream might help, try asking your chemist , of course they will probably say ask your GP. round & round in circles while your itching to death. Hope you find some releif soon .
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