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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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Thumbelina | @thumbelina | Nov 5, 2023
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@rashida

@specialteacher I am just seeing this, so by now you must have found a solution to your itching.

I was at my dermatologist’s on Wednesday and told him my scalp and body itching was driving me crazy. He has prescribed Gabapentin 100mg. To be taken three times a day, but told me to start with just once a day at bedtime because it causes sleepiness and unsteadiness, then go on to twice a day when that is tolerated well, and finally to three times a day.

I found that one capsule at night helped considerably with my itching and since I had no reactions to the Gabapentin (other than slight nausea), I took one in the morning too. Not much difference, but at least I am not clawing at myself. Maybe the itching will stop after a few days of taking this medication. I am going to stay at two capsules a day for now, and if that doesn’t completely ease off the itching in a week or so, will try three times a day as the dermatologist has suggested. Reason why I am doing just twice a day is because there was improvement already with one dose and Ifntwo doses finally work, why take three!?

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A lot of people in my support group use this medication for a sleep aid.

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Nov 6, 2023

I was prescribed Gabapentin for allergies causing sinus congestion. I had negative skin tests, meaning allergy shots was not the best choice. Apparently, Gabapentin interacts with other immunoglobulins. I’m very happy with it. My dogs have taken it too.

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rashida | @rashida | Nov 7, 2023
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@thumbelina

A lot of people in my support group use this medication for a sleep aid.

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@thumbelina yes, it helps me sleep too.

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bowman | @bowman | Nov 10, 2023
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@bowman

anymore photos....i have actual cocoons. insects can make them.

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I HAVE ABOUT 20 PHOTOS THAT WERE DONE BY THE BIOLOLOGY DEPT AT U OF SAN DIEGO. LYME DOC WANTED ME TO GO INTO A MEDICAL JPURNAL....BUT NOT SURE HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. THE PHOTOS SHOW THAT I HAVE SEVERAL INSECT INFECTIONS. COCOONS, LARVE ETC. THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND CDC DID NOT TRY VERY HARD TO HELP PEOPLE. CAN YOU POST YOUR PHOTOS

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Nov 11, 2023
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@bowman

I HAVE ABOUT 20 PHOTOS THAT WERE DONE BY THE BIOLOLOGY DEPT AT U OF SAN DIEGO. LYME DOC WANTED ME TO GO INTO A MEDICAL JPURNAL....BUT NOT SURE HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. THE PHOTOS SHOW THAT I HAVE SEVERAL INSECT INFECTIONS. COCOONS, LARVE ETC. THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND CDC DID NOT TRY VERY HARD TO HELP PEOPLE. CAN YOU POST YOUR PHOTOS

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@bowman What treatment are you getting for these infestations? Are the infestations causing you problems?
Can you maybe tell us a little more?
BTW, using all capitals means the you are shouting, and I’m sure you’re not. Can you go back to regular typing?! Thanks!

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