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Post covid itch and hives

Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: May 26 9:35pm | Replies (76)

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@anwicker

So my nursing instructor actually suggested the Zyrtec and Pepcid combo to me after I was experiencing an itching attack that lasted days. I could not sleep, I could not do anything but scratch and my skin was literally torn up. I had covid in 2021. After recovering I started itching on my feet and legs. Ever since it comes and goes, some days are better than others but even after taking the Zyrtec and Pepcid combo everyday I still itch. It’s mostly at night but some days it’s all throughout the day. I can not imagine living this way for the rest of my life. I’ve seen multiple doctors and dermatologists, no body knows what to tell me. I honestly feel like they just think I’m crazy. I’ve had a doctor prescribe me Vistaril but all it did was knock me out. Sometimes I’ll take a Benadryl at night just to sleep without laying awake itching for hours. If I don’t scratch it it turns to like a burning pain like someone is shocking my skin where it itches. I’m glad I found this thread and at least I don’t feel alone or crazy.

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I’m sad reading your post….I know how frustrating it is to find help as a long hauler…3 1/2 years later, I don’t stop Googling for latest research on Covid. I am convinced I have saved my own life. I take 42 supplements…that drs have rolled their eyes at but the research supports their use for long haul and many are for exercise stamina. I workout 7 days a week at home, eat totally healthy, and pray.
The Covid fatigue is almost as bad as the itching was. It’s what I call scary tired. I drink a V8 Energy Drink which tackles the fatigue quite miraculously.
It sure sounds like your cytokine storm never stopped! You really seem to need some Dr to order a cytokine panel. I can’t imagine going through that itching constantly! When I had the itching I had immediate relief. But I will never forget the intense, uncontrollable occurrence. I don’t know if there is a more powerful antihistamine available but, again, you must keep researching on the net…
I pray for your relief…