Hives and rash

[Kimmyk]

Hello, I wanted to see if anyone that has polycythemia vera had problems with hives and actual rash. I have little pimples something forming in groups of three . All doctor said it was not scabies and one doctor said it was scabies gave me enough medicine to kill scabies over and over . It has not gone away . Dermatologist now saying it is not scabies . From the beginning I asked my hematologist and an MPN specialist if this could be related to polycythemia vera. The itching can be intense and sometimes can get infected . It also feels like crawling in the skin . Now the dermatologist and the allergist are suggesting Xolair shots . I was wondering if anyone else has had any experience with this and what has helped ? Thank you.

[linphy]

Hello, I get hives and itching. I have been admitted into hospital 3 times since July. I now have an Epipen, I take fexofenadine and antihistamines. I have ET and only on Clopidogrel. I was originally on aspirin and Pegasy, but they thought it might be those that caused hives. I am under dermatology and now seeing immunology in December. I do feel for you with the itching and hives

Linda

[Kimmyk in reply to linphy]

Please keep in touch. Let me know what works for you. I'm trying the xolair shot today. I'm hoping it works

[linphy in reply to Kimmyk]

Let me know howyou get on

[Kimmyk in reply to linphy]

Hi just a follow up. Xolair shot helped to clear the rashes. Hydroxyurea has helped with the itching.

[Mallard]

Funny enough I developed a rash which was intensely itchy and uncomfortable, I wasn't sure what it was until I visited the doctor and she said straight away I had shingles- never had anything like this before- I have ET/PV and take hydroxycarbamide 14 weekly. Best wishes

[Kimmyk]

Thank you for your response. Please keep in touch and let me know what's work for you. Getting the xolair shot today. I'm hoping that this works.