Hi, I take 150 levothyroxine at the moment. My ... - Thyroid UK
Hi, I take 150 levothyroxine at the moment. My skin has become very itchy, is their anything good I can use on my skin? I have tried e45.
This is a suggestion but am not sure if it works as no-one has confirmed one way or another. Cursor to the question dated September 6, 2001 to read the whole question:-
Dr. Lowe: Your wife may be having an allergic reaction to some constituent of the thyroxine tablets she is taking. It is extremely unlikely that thyroxine molecules themselves are causing the reaction. Thyroxine is what we call an "orthomolecular" substance. This means that thyroxine is natural to the human body and necessary for health. Allergic reactions to orthomolecular substances are incompatible with health and extremely rare.
Your wife can test whether she's having an allergic reaction by taking an antihistamine, such as 50 mg of diphenhydramine HCL. She should take the antihistamine an hour or so before taking her next dose of thyroxine. If after taking the antihistamine, the thyroxine preparation doesn't cause the reaction, it’s safe to conclude that she’s having an allergic reaction to some constituent other than thyroxine in the tablets. In this case, her doctor should switch her to another brand of thyroid hormone.
Hi, you could try Aveeno. I use this as I'm allergic to lanolin and so I can't use E45. Aveeno is available on prescription and you can also buy it from Boots. Hope this helps, Jane.
Kiel's do a really good body moisturiser
Have a look at this moogooskincare.co.uk
As far as I'm concerned these are miracle creams and don't contain any nasties. If unsure which one would best suit your condition, contact them and request advice/samples.
I would go with shaws ! The skin is our biggest organ and often reflects what is going on with the gut lining.... Coconut Butter/Oil also good and natural. Good for cooking too.... 
I would second the recommendation for Aveeno
I use Aveeno with oatmeal - It is great for moisturising and calming the itchy feeling.
thank everyone. I have booked a blood test and will try anti histamines.
