a Very Strange And Severe Chronic Itch Posted: 08-02-05 17:07pm
I am 29-year-old male, otherwise leading a
perfectly normal lifestyle.
Since: around 2 months back I got this
uncontrollable itching sensation
travelling all over my body. Head, chest,
back, groin, stomach, neck were specially
affected. It started, grew and continued
till I took a citirizine tablet.
I tried: soothing lotion, disinfectant
bath, oil massage, meditation... Nothing
helped. I also visited a homoeopath, who
gave medication for 2 weeks, but to no
avail.
Now: citirizine tablet gave immediate
relief. But the itch reappeared after 4
days. Repetition of citirizine, calmed it
down and now I am having it regularly
every3-4 days- interval after which the
itch reappears.
The itch bout starts from the fingers
(inside) and soon moves to the head and
stomach.
Condition: there are no rashes, dry skin,
any other abnormal skin condition. During
the itch attacks, the affected area tends
to turn reddish due to scratching. I am
not aware of any kind of allergy affecting
me. I am generally in good health, and
have a normal bp and sugar level. I am a
mild smoker ( for past 10 yrs) and highly
social drinker. I've not had any
significant medication in the recent time,
except occasional paracetamols for
headaches.
Under the influence of citirizine, I am
perfectly normal, but it's the highly
punctual rebounds of itch attacks are
really scary, and am now afraid of
addiction, because I tend to have the
medicine at the first appearance of the
symptoms.
Any help/information on the similar
condition will be highly appreciated….
Please!
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lukaslukas
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Oct 2005 Posts: 1
Cronic Itch Posted: 10-22-05 04:33am
Hi,
i saw your question related to your cronic
itch problems. Sorry I can't help you,
but I do have a question. My father has
the same and we are desperately looking
for a remedy. His skin is itching all day
and night leading to sleepless nights and
a terrible life. Did you get any helpful
hints in the meantime as to medicines or
lotions that help?
Thanks for your reply!
Jack from the netherlands
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manasarvind
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 3
I Think I Got It. Posted: 10-24-05 00:58am
The last specialist I met, seems to have
cured it. But I think i'll only come to
know once I stop the medication and watch
for few days. Reason she gave me was like
this, given the fact that I suffer from no
other ailment, deficiency or
physical/mental problem.
As per her, the cells in our body have a
kind of memory. So if you are attacked by
an alergy causing factor. The cells not
just react in a certain fashion (in this
case itching) but may continue to behave
in a similar fashion even after the body
has tackled the issue. In my case, we
could only assume this, as I couldn't
recollect, any such, out of the way
exposure. So she suggested a simple
medication involving a regular dosage
(once a day) of anti histamine (atarax in
this case) along with a twice daily dosage
of ranitidine ( to keep the stomach in
shape). The dosage was to last 1.5 month.
But due to travel I had to discontinue it
for a 10 days time. During which I didn't
get the itching back (should have happened
after 4-5 days) so I am assuming that the
medication is working. ( and i've resumed
the course)
this is my story. Needn't work for all.
But you can share this story with your doc
and see what he/she says. Btw, as per my
doc, none of the 2 medicines are habit
forming or go down in effectiveness even
after a prolonged use.
Do share back what yor doc says about
it.
Manas
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mudduh
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Sep 2007 Posts: 1
Chronic Itch - Help Sought Posted: 09-18-07 08:20am
Dear Manas, Did the medicines that you
took cure you of the itching?
Dear Jack, you mentioned that your father
was suffering from this severe itching.
Has it been cured?
My father is suffering from a severe bout
of constant itching leading to restless
days & nights and constant misery. Any
help will be greatly appreciated...
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