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Can't believe I was diagnosed 4 years ago feels longer.... So tired today. The itch has been worse the last few days what creams so you had to help control it better

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Hi

My GP prescribed me fexofenadine 180 mg, it had really helped me. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

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I use a 2% topical menthol cream. I am prescribed colestyramine, rifampcin and sertraline for the itch. Some find Benadryl or Cetirizine, both over the counter anti histamines can take the edge off.

best wishes

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cazer

Best thing is not to get too hot, keep as cool as you can. I find cotton rather than synthetics helps...

Ice in a cloth on a really bag patch. X

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