I have had the worst itching for MONTHS. I've been to doctors, been given TONS of prescription meds and NOTHING works. I don't have scabies, or an infection. It isn't an allergy. I'm not under any real stress. I've tried lotions, creams, antibiotics, antifungal meds, and nothing works. Why am I itching so badly? It's EVERYWHERE, and will not go away. I've even tried burning the skin with a lighter to make it quit itching, and it won't quit. Any ideas?
2007-08-21 14:08:22 · 4 answers · asked by cyanne2ak 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I don't drink at all.
I have not made any changes in my life in 18 months - no new soaps, pets, etc.
I've taken more Benadryl than any person should have to take in a lifetime in just the last week.
2007-08-21 14:23:33 · update #1
it sounds really severe.
You need to trouble shoot this and figure out where the problem lies:
Do you only itch when you are in the house?
Have you tried a different laundry detergent?
When did this start? summer?
Have you tried over the counter anti histamines?
Got a new pet lately?
Basically what changed in your lifestyle that led to the start of the itch.
So sorry to hear about your 'itchiness', I sometimes get allergies, and I totally know what you are describing...it is like coming from underneath your skin, and you can't stop it...
2007-08-21 14:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by itchybubbles 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are u on any medications that have side effects such as itching? Some people with kidney disorders have itching. Do u have any plants in the house? Have doctors ruled out eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis etc. Diabetes can cause dry skin and itching.
2007-08-21 14:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Rocketgirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Itch and rashes are difficult to diagnose sometimes. The source below might help.
2007-08-21 14:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
do you drink allot of alcohol?, maybe it has something to do with your liver,ask your doctor for a liver test
2007-08-21 14:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Saw Dust♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋