Itching much worse post transplant

[Atbosag]

Could anybody suggest why my itching is so much worse after transplant? My nephrologist is unaware why this is so, having reviewed my medications.

[LisaSnow]

How long ago did you have your transplant? I find hemp seed oil to help with my itching. It really calms it down.

[Transplant314 in reply to LisaSnow]

Itching was much worse pre transplant but my skin is much thinner post where I bruise and bleed with the smallest bumps and cuts.

[Dara3351]

I used to itch before my transplant at night! My Dr changed my BP medicine and the itching stopped. Perhaps that might be that you allergic to your meds.

[PostivelyJo]

I’m the 3 months post transplant I was driven mad by itching. To the point where I could only sleep with ice packs on the places that itched otherwise I’d scratch till I bled.

My renal team made no suggestions other than antihistamine which didn’t help.

It we

Y of its own accord after about a month but was very very trying indeed.

My skin has altered dramatically post transplant and is much thinner.

I think it will just go so don’t worry . Ice stopped the itch scratch itch cycle for met

Good luck

[PostivelyJo]

Sorry for typos

[LisaSnow]

Skin thinning is a side effect of prednisone which for the most of us is a required medication for life. I have been treating my skin carefully with skin oil or lotion even when it is not looking dry. Always use sunscreen when going out (of course I do forget lol!), and wear cotton instead of polyester clothing. I hope everyone stays comfortable and healthy!