Has anyone experienced itchy skin (pruritus) with CKD?

Posted by pranny @pranny, Feb 20 4:47pm

Has anyone here experienced Pruritus in Stage 2 ckd. Waiting on my Nephrologist appointment but asked my Urologist is this what's going on with me her response was no because I'm not on dialysis or in kidney failure I previously went thru this and saw several other Dr's and they couldn't find anything causing it it's driving me crazy especially at night. Could this really be kidney related

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ladybugg | @ladybugg | May 4 3:05pm

In reply to @renee149 "I’m in 3rd stage kidney failure and I’ve had that crazy itchiness a couple times and..." + (show)

@renee149
You really should discuss it with your doctor especially the severity to the point of bleeding. They may be able suggest or prescribe a treatment. Best wishes to you

renee149 | @renee149 | May 5 1:36am

Thank you. I will be discussing this with my doctor very soon. I think my issues are a combination of a couple of things. This has been really a horrible experience.

renee149 | @renee149 | May 5 1:40am

In reply to @jeannie85 "@kirsch That's great for you. One less problem" + (show)

@jeannie85 The one thing that did help me the most is Xyzal ! I was able to stop itching until this last episode. Another thing that helped is Lyrica. Hope you feel better soon

renee149 | @renee149 | May 5 11:21pm

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@renee149
I also wanted to say that the itchiness happens only on the left side of my body. It’s all down my left arm and on my back too. I just don’t understand why it’s happening this way… Renee

veryoldhippy | @veryoldhippy | May 6 7:00pm

I have been using a combination of things that help quite a bit! The Black Hills Honey Farm has a balm with all natural ingredients, including propolis, arnica, ginger and capsaicin. It's a little expensive, but a tiny bit goes a very long way! I make my own CBD cream with coconut oil, pure, tested CBD and a small amount of essential oils. Remember everyone is different, but I find that this combination has been a big help.

sequoia8 | @sequoia8 | May 18 5:45pm

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@veryoldhippi just started dialysis this week.
Have periodic ichyness back and ankle. Use Cerave Itch relief.
I avoid scratching for fear of breaking skin and infection.

kirsch | @kirsch | May 19 7:28am

In reply to @sequoia8 "@veryoldhippi just started dialysis this week. Have periodic ichyness back and ankle. Use Cerave Itch relief...." + (show)

@sequoia8 I was having alot of itching especially at night. There is a new medication called Korsuva. I am getting it intravenously at the end of doing dialysis. I've been on it for around 2 months and my itching has completely stopped.