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Some itching suggestions from members
DO’S
Tepid showers - not hot
Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps
exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes
Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards
Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin
Hints on itching from members
Regarding itching….
DO’S
Tepid showers
Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps
xfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes
Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards
Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate
Wednesday's Word
[u][i]Alkaline Transaminase (ALT)[/i][/u]
This is a blood test that is part of our liver panel. It is released predominantly by injured hepatocytes (cells of the liver), making it usually more prone to be seen in hepatitis. PBC is primarily a disease of the bile duct cells (biliary
Wednesday's Word
[i]Rifampicin -[/i] This is used for moderate to severe itching. Usually given if cholestryamine has been ineffective in helping the itch. Dosage begins at 150mgs daily.
It can sometimes cause nausea, and more significantly can cause some elevation in liver enzymes. When starting it, liver function
Some 'itch' suggestions
Regarding itching….
DO’S
Tepid showers
Dove or baby soap/shower gels
Exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes
Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards
Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin
more of Dr. Jones' '2 minutes versions'
from Dr Jones' book -
Cholestyramine (Questran) is the first line treatment for the itching.
If this doesn't work, then taking Rifampicin is the next line of therapy. Even when this is effective, it can make the liver worse. It is very important to check liver function tests after taking Rifampicin
Hints regarding itching...
DO’S
Tepid showers
Dove or baby soap/shower gels
Exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes
Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards
Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin)
Cotton or soft jersey