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Puritus with MCTD

Posted by doublel @doublel, Apr 21 10:26am

Does anyone experience itching prior to a flare or at the beginning of a flare?

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gig666 | @gig666 | Apr 21 10:42am

Yes, l had itching trunk to face. Flushing, not hot flashes!
I was told before NETS. Diagnosis it was allergy, take zyrtec.
Now l know it's part of NET's, Syndrome, followed by G.I. distress, spasms. I was advised to get a better NETS group to follow my case. How is your bloodwork, iron level, and R BC level? Area's l have been watched over past 2 years.
Endocrinologist might help too, make sure your thyroid is ok. Mine they found nodules, slight elevation. Boy, we do need a team to follow-up! Blessings, on your journey!

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doublel | @doublel | Apr 21 3:44pm
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@gig666

Yes, l had itching trunk to face. Flushing, not hot flashes!
I was told before NETS. Diagnosis it was allergy, take zyrtec.
Now l know it's part of NET's, Syndrome, followed by G.I. distress, spasms. I was advised to get a better NETS group to follow my case. How is your bloodwork, iron level, and R BC level? Area's l have been watched over past 2 years.
Endocrinologist might help too, make sure your thyroid is ok. Mine they found nodules, slight elevation. Boy, we do need a team to follow-up! Blessings, on your journey!

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Thank you for your input. Best of luck to you!

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slkanowitz | @slkanowitz | Apr 22 5:32pm

Itching is a common symptom of lupus which is a part of MCTD. The inflammation increase during a flare can release histamine like in allergic reactions. Antihistamines can help as well as antiinflammatory meds. I would try generic Allegra, (fexofenadine) and if insufficient try an H2 blocker like Famotidine ( generic Pepcid) along with the H1 blocker. They seem to act synergistically.

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doublel | @doublel | Apr 22 6:43pm
In reply to @slkanowitz "Itching is a common symptom of lupus which is a part of MCTD. The inflammation increase..." + (show)
@slkanowitz

Itching is a common symptom of lupus which is a part of MCTD. The inflammation increase during a flare can release histamine like in allergic reactions. Antihistamines can help as well as antiinflammatory meds. I would try generic Allegra, (fexofenadine) and if insufficient try an H2 blocker like Famotidine ( generic Pepcid) along with the H1 blocker. They seem to act synergistically.

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Thank you for your feedback!

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Lara K | @larak | Apr 27 6:58am
In reply to @slkanowitz "Itching is a common symptom of lupus which is a part of MCTD. The inflammation increase..." + (show)
@slkanowitz

Itching is a common symptom of lupus which is a part of MCTD. The inflammation increase during a flare can release histamine like in allergic reactions. Antihistamines can help as well as antiinflammatory meds. I would try generic Allegra, (fexofenadine) and if insufficient try an H2 blocker like Famotidine ( generic Pepcid) along with the H1 blocker. They seem to act synergistically.

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I have good luck with famotidine for multiple things: GERD while also having hyperparathyroidism (Avoid PPIs. They'll make HPT and bone loss worse.), pruritus, hives...

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