Itching and Kidney Disease

[JackieJ_NKF]

"Whether you have itching or you're in pain, it's something that you should talk to your care team about. That's very important and it's a part of staying healthy. Talk to your doctors if you're having problems,” said, CKD patient, Dawn Edwards. To learn more, visit: kidney.org/newsletter/itchi...

[WimWalther]

I did discuss it, and as usual, the answers I received were not helpful. Itching is a classic symptom of uremia - but if my test numbers are to be believed, uremia is not among my issues. All of my numbers are mid-scale of the desired range. Couldn't be better.

[JackieJ_NKF Partner in reply to WimWalther]

I'm sorry to hear about what you've gone through. While treatment options may vary from person to person, we advise that you seek different healthcare professionals to help create a plan, such as diet change and medication, that's right for you.

[Valbac2022 in reply to WimWalther]

my husband itching was to the point of driving him crazy. His Dr prescribed Hydroxyzine. Has really helped him

[checkman]

itching huh? high phosphorous..causes really, really bad itching. the only thing that works for that for me is calamine lotion (i use the clear). i have gone through MANY "itch" products over the 12 years, including prescription ones. even if your phosphorous is "normal" it can still cause itching sometimes, at least for me. bring lotion with you to dialysis, always handy.

[Frankie24 in reply to checkman]

binders if your phosphorus is to high. Also keep an eye on your diet because phosphorus is in most everything.