Itching with Cirohssis

[Kehoe]

Can anyone give me some advice on what to get over the counter for the itching. I am still waiting to have all my test etc.

Much appreciated.

😀

[EmmaThom]

Hi there I suffer terribly with itching and it seems to get worse in the evenings when I'm relaxing. Consultant prescribed orsodexocholic acid for 2 months and it really helped, but the chronic itching is back with a vengeance. I try mind over matter for as long as I can bear it as I find that scratching one area sets it off somewhere else! A cool damp face cloth wiped gently over the area helps me. Haven't tried any creams etc

[Kehoe in reply to EmmaThom]

Thank you so much for your reply. I know it drives me mad at night. I cannot keep still or sleep. Wishing you all the best.

[Fibro2021 in reply to EmmaThom]

Hi, If ursodeoxycholic acid is really helping your itching, maybe you should check with your doctor and go back to taking it? Usually treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid is longer as far as I know.

[Kehoe in reply to Fibro2021]

Hi there, I currently am not taking any medication.

[Smokey001 in reply to EmmaThom]

Hi Emma

Very odd and strange solution.

I have recently been using Vicks Vaporub, not even the branded stuff, a supermarket similar variety. It is super cheap

This stuff is amazing, I have used it for athletes foot, Slap on overnight and wear a sock

Recently also tried it on my face for a few spots and flaky type skin.

A while ago, suffered from a dose of Candida in the groin area. Also applied liberally and gave me as much relief as any expensive antifungal cream or at that time doctor suggested 4 days of antibiotics which tore my tummy to shreds and hydrocortisone cream as an applicator.

Bonus Vicks smells nice as well

Keep away from open sores or eyes.

As you know it contains menthol and/or Eucalyptus

I use it for anything that itches or takes on a fungal element, it worked for me.

What have you got to lose, a few quid.

[oap74]

try diprobase cream check it’s ok with the pharmacist. All the best

[Kehoe in reply to oap74]

Hi there, thank you so much for replying, I will check with pharmacist. Wishing you also all the best.

[sophiaS1980]

I see you really haven't been diagnosed with anything, go get an MRI, and some bloods, if you are still drinking wine, that could be the problem with your itching, you could have a fatty liver.

[Kehoe in reply to sophiaS1980]

I have stopped drinking and have just moved. So registering with a new surgery. So hope to have some bloods and take it from there.

[Kehoe in reply to Kehoe]

Thanks for your reply.

[Mango5cm]

my son gets double based gel and acqueous cream on prescription . GP said to take one antihistamine tablet at night . Hope this helps best wishes Carol x

[Kehoe in reply to Mango5cm]

Thank you so much for your reply

[Harting]

I would speak to either your GP or consultant about getting some tablets - gabapentin can sometimes help, or possibly an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) such as sertraline can be of assistance. Good luck!

Antihistamines tend not to work with puritus in liver disease.

[Kehoe in reply to Harting]

Ahh thank you so much for your reply. I have just moved and registering with a new doctor this week. So hopefully I will ask and have some luck. All the best.

[TrudiT]

I've tried quite a few different creams which didn't really help. I've recently begun using Dermacool menthol aqueous cream 5% and it works wonders. Worth asking your GP to add it to your prescription as it's quite pricey. Good luck!

[Kehoe in reply to TrudiT]

Ahh thank you so much for replying, shall see what my new doctor says, All the very best