I am in the 5th of 6 rounds of chemo and I am suddenly very itchy everywhere. There is no yeast infection or any infection. Benedryl does not help. There is no redness anywhere. All surgical areas have healed. I have just started itching in the last 5 days. What can I do, if anything to stop the itching?
2007-10-26 19:10:00 · 3 answers · asked by ellymar 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
When my mom was in chemo we got her some over the counter anti-itch medicines. They didn't completely take the itch away but they did make it a little more bearable. Hope this helps....
2007-10-26 19:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by DD75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin or Ibuprofen help to calm down itching. (Itching seems to be telling the nerves it's a form of pain)
I was recently in conversation with a nurse who told me which vitamin/mineral , when lacking causes intense itching.
I'm sorry, but can't remember just which one that is
That's a good one to ask your Dr. or pharmacist.
2007-10-26 19:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your skin is dry and flaky just rub in sorbulene (white cream stuff).
2007-10-26 21:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by chezzrob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scratch it?
2007-10-26 19:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋