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Hi,
I'm just about to go crazy! Does anyone have any suggestions? :eek: I just need just a little relief!!!!! I think about to go nuts! thanks, Carrie


scary,,,if your itching right now ,,,go fill the tub,,,put some baking soda in it,,,a couple of tablespoons,,,,some pure olive oil ,,,,and soak for about 30 minutes,,,just lay there ,,,you won't itch in the tub,,,,,than take a shower ,,,moisturize real good and you should get some relief,,,,good luck


Hi and welcome, Carrie.
Glad that you found us. You can also try Aveeno oatmeal bath to soak in. Many people say it's very soothing. There is also an anti-itch spray made by Gold Bond and another by Eucerin (I think). You should also check with your doctor, but sometimes Benadryl can help as well. If you see a doctor, you might ask about Atarax. It is a prescription that many people have had good results with, but it will also make you sleepy. Good luck. :)


Always use something in your bath water. I love a product called "Robathal" its cottonseed oil. Any emmoliant helps though, as water can really dry you out. At the very least, moisturize after your shower/bath.
Oh yeah- and RUB an itch, dont scratch! (especially dont pick!!
That always helps me.


Take a cool shower, pat don't rub your self semi dry, apply moisturizer, then apply any of the OTC itch creams or spray. If you still have some itchy spots apply ice to those areas.. Hope this helps...


Hi Carrie;
Welcome! There is a lot of great advice here from a lot of really helpful people. They have been a lot of support for me in the past year or so.
I agree with everything said here. My favorite thing to do is to soak in a warm (not hot, it will make your P worse) Tub with either Aveeno oatmeal bath or soda with a little lavendar oil. A bath is so soothing. Shower when you finish soaking and pat dry and moisturize. I use Ucerin itch spray between moisturising if I start to itch. I got a little sample bottle at my Derm that I keep in my purse and I keep refilling it and keep it with me all the time. I hope you find something that works for you soon.
Margaret


Try an antihistimine!


Hi Carrie....I went through some terrible itching last year....it got so bad my
Dr. suggested a blood allergy test for foods...surpriseingly it didn't cost
much ...my ins. paid for it. I think it was $250 anyway they tested for 98
foods and I had 12 that showed up as triggers to the allergen......if you
notice a particular time the itching starts that might be a clue....maybe
after eating a meal? anyway, prior to finding out about the foods to avoid, I
would take a bath/soak in the tub with dead sea salts (they have wonderful

minerals the skin absorbs...especially magnesium) or epsom salts...lots of
magnesium too. Sam's club or Costco sells large bags of Arm and Hammer
baking soda that is an itch reliever also....when I got out of the tub I never
dried off....I just stood on a towel and applied a good lubricant...vaseline is
good but messy, eucerin is good too....if I were really bad I would take a
benedryl and sleep (Benedryl will make you sleepy so better wait til bedtime to take it)


Ice packs or freeze a large baggie half full with waterl


These are all good suggestions... but I usually just bang my head against the wall until I pass out :)
...just kidding :D
-Steve


Carrie,,,,I forgot to tell you,,,pick up some pure coconut oil,,,it comes in a jar,,,looks like white wax,,,cheap also,,,goes along way,,,try that after your bath or shower,,,and in between,,,works wonders!!! I also use it on my face as a moisturizer,,,not greasy at all. :)


dear carrie,
I use oatmeal
Johnson's foot soak
or make my own
cheaper
sea salts
my favourite has almond in it
epsom salts my dad swears by them
lavender good
try to stay away from fragrances
helps my asthma and p
vaseline
antibiotic cream
white cotton socks
sometimes I put cream on
at bedtime
yucky one works coal tar conjunction with another
I use it smells really bad but it helps
zinc doesn't help me or cortisone creams
aloe vera stings
individual thing
certain soaps I can't use Dove, Ivory
I used to love Dove
but it doesn't love me
baby soap hypo-allergenic
unscented deodorants
use conditioner after shampoo
trial and error
hope this helps a little bit


All of you remember ---those oils in the tub can make for a slippery tub.
Be Careful We don't want any broken things-----


Hi
Moisturizers and lotions .
That's what help my itching .
because if you don't use anything . skin will dry out , that's why will itch.
I use "dermasil" lotion , on the shelf .
Fragance free . hypoallergenic .
Take Care
vinny