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@jerrlin

That is really interesting. I am on three 500 mg capsules a week and until my counts stabilize, we will keep adjusting it. The disappointing thing is, I still haven’t found anything for when I have severe itching attacks. I take antihistamines and ibuprofen that helps a little, but they still last about a half hour then I’m done for the day. It’s crazy because I don’t even have to be by water. Have you found anything that helps the itching?

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My itching was a one time only thing so I never needed to take anything once it went away. My doc did say that I might experience itching when he first put me on it and said he would give me a prescription if I needed it. Maybe you should ask your doc if you might look into that. Good luck!