Liver disease itching: What helps?

Welcome back, @ugadawg1067. I'm sorry that you're still dealing with itching related to cirrhosis and not finding relief.

To help connect you with other members, like @jeanne5009 @gaylea1 @crystalfaye @hello1234 @gerryp and others, and to read some of their helpful tips, I moved your post to this existing discussion:

- Liver disease itching: What helps?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/liver-disease-itching/

Itching associated with liver cirrhosis
I itch all over at nighttime but have tried every cream and prescription that has been prescribed to me. What does anyone else do for this matter!!!

Hi Crystal. I had terrible itching for about 2 years. I found that ice packs helped relieve the back itching. My wife purchased large ice packs on Amazon, and I would sleep on them with a towel between the ice-pack and my skin. Sarna helped somewhat. I preferred the “sensitive skin” version. Benadryl did not really help me much - but everyone is different, so you should definitely try it. Also my wife bought me plain white cotton gloves from Amazon, that I would wear at night to prevent myself from breaking my skin with the incessant itching. It was awful. But the first thing I noted post-liver transplant that my itching had disappeared. Hopefully you can find some relief.

Crystal, I am concerned for your quality of life with your uncontrolled itching. Has anything that you have tried given you at least a temporary relief?
I think you mentioned a possible stent - have you had any response from the doctor with regards to this? Is this still a potential treatment?

Oh, Crystal. I'm so sorry that you are still dealing with the chronic itching and that nothing seems to help.

I moved your message to this existing discussion about liver disease, transplant and itching where members have offered helpful tips and ideas.
- Liver disease itching: What helps? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/liver-disease-itching/

Crystal, I guess Sarna did help enough. I hope by reading through the previous posts you may discover some suggestions that you and your doctors haven't tried yet.

I am in agony!!! My doctor has me on several different meds but nothing has helped

How did your annual visit go?

Hi @crystalfaye
I am happy to hear the Sarna worked a little. If you are allowed, maybe try a dose of Benedryl (but be prepared for a nap if you take it).
I am doing well. Next week I go to Mayo for my annual visit and I will hear about the treatment for my positive BK virus blood test. It sounds like the answer is a reduction of immune suppression.

A little bit. I’m being sent for an MRI to rule out a stricture. Thank you so much for checking in! How are you doing?

Hi @crystalfaye 😊
I am just checking in! ....Did the Sarna help a little bit?