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Body itching

Posted by Retired teacher @specialteacher, Jul 31, 2018

I’ve had almost unbearable itching for over 3 months. Was prescribed hydroxyzine, but it doesn’t seem to help. It started when I was in the ER having a very frightening allergic reaction. I was given an epinephrine iv, and a breathing treatment. My legs started to shake uncontrollably. Then I couldn’t breathe, was given an injection of something at that point. I’m taking benadryl and paxil but don’t know how much longer I can deal with this.

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ccps101 | @ccps101 | Feb 13 7:35pm

Have you been tested for primary biliary cholangitis? PBC can cause itching. Ask rheumatologist

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ccps101 | @ccps101 | Feb 13 7:37pm
In reply to @valm "I was diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis, a liver bile duct disease. I was itching so..." + (show)
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I was diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis, a liver bile duct disease. I was itching so bad, all over, and nothing topical worked. Found out my bile was getting into my bloodstream, thus the incredible, untouchable itching. I’m on Ursodial for it. Please get a hepatic function panel done to check your liver.

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@valm absolutely! Same here. Urso is a lifesaver!

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