CHRONIC ITCHING WITH RASH HELP!!!

[Lilianxious]

For a few months now I have been having an intense itch ALL over my body from head to toe. Comes and goes all day the only thing that helps is antihistamines. I haven't changed washing powder or antything.

Thyroid is ok.

What is it!!? It's too much to live with.

[lovesradio]

Oh dear, awful for you. Have you seen or had a phone consultation with your GP? Or been referred to a neurologist? Or if there is an accompanying rash, to a dermatologist?

[Lilianxious in reply to lovesradio]

I have an appointment on the 11th of march. Hope the doctor can help. It's very distressing this itch x

[lucylocks]

Could it be something you're eating or using on your body such as shower gel ?

[Lilianxious in reply to lucylocks]

I haven't changed my diet or my shower gel. I just don't know what it is! Perhaps I've grown allergic to something

[AndrewT in reply to Lilianxious]

Dear Lilianxious,

it IS possible to 'become' Allergic to Things, even those that you have 'Used For Years'..... notwithstanding a Change in THEIR Formulation- watch out for 'New' 'Improved' 'Reformulated' and so on.

I would see, your own 'Team' about this, as the answer could- but may, very well not be- Complex... if you are unlucky. A friend, from long ago now, used to get psorisis VERY badly and in 'Akward Places' too. Her situation was a 'Difficult' one but she DID get, can I say 'Fairly Good Relief', after some investigation.

Beyond this there are Many creams/ emoliants/ balms/ oils etc, that you can try.... Some, of which, Might WORK for you. Perhaps a Chat with your Dermy?

Can you let 'us' know How You Get On please Lilian? Sending you our

Very Best Wishes

AndrewT

[mrgm]

Need to see a doc for proper diagnosis. In the meantime try Eurax cream. This is what I use on my super itchy psoriasis.

[Lilianxious in reply to mrgm]

Thanks so much I'll buy and try it x

[lovesradio]

Good luck with GP appointment on 11th March x

[maryemma in reply to lovesradio]

I got a cream from Amazon that worked really well to stop itching it is called O’Keeffe’s Skin Repair,it’s a body lotion in a tall yellow container.I always have some in .

[DVISION]

Do you get hives as well or just the itch?Could be cholinergic urticaria.

[chotiroti]

I am covered head to to with itching rashes, blood pouring over everything where I have to scratch, Antihistamines ineffective. On 5th lot of steroid creams,which help but as soon as stopped itcomes b ack. Same with steroid tabs - and hav e severe reaction with steroids upsettin g my sanity. Paid for private consiultant - same thing. Urgent hospital appt. - same thing and now just left with no appointment or knowing what to do and steroids driving me mad. . Covered in itching sores. I just noted this is an old post so hopefulliy you have recovered and have a tip.