Could covid trigger pruritus?

[SueBas]

Good morning. I have PV and plod along with aspirin and venesections. Have just had Covid (flulike symptoms) but since then have begun to experience severe itching after shower and at night. Anyone else experienced this? Could covid be the trigger? Thank you for all the encouragement here. Sue

[Steve_Essex]

Hey Sue,

I’d be keen to understand if your symptoms have eased… I have PV and had my third Covid jab a week ago…recently also started experiencing itching after a shower… hoping it dies down soon

[SueBas in reply to Steve_Essex]

Hi Steve. Sorry to hear about your experience. My symptoms have eased a lot now. I adjusted to having cooler and quicker showers and moisturising straight after. Now much milder itching. Hope you find the same. All the best. Sue

[Steve_Essex in reply to SueBas]

Glad to hear it, and thanks for coming back to me… I’m now taking Beta Alanine, 4g daily and having good success in having showers / saunas / swimming.. some interesting articles online for pruritus..