Itch! Itch! ITCH!
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Chuck – since you’re at the point where it’s keeping you from sleep, I would get an rx for some good antihistimine to use when necessary to augment all the usual moisturize/soak/etc. Also FWIW, I find that dead sea and other salt soaks don’t clear the P but do help the itch (colloidal oatmeal doesn’t do much for me that way although others have posted it helped them). Anyway, I’ve done the antihistimine thing when had a vicious version of the infamous PUVA itch on top of P itch and it really did help. Kim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the >intense itching? >I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is >not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about >an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at >bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with >little or no relief. >I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been >keeping the area moisturized. >I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat >cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." >Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big >toenail of my other foot. >I am desperate at this point! >Thanks all, >Chuck
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Thanks Kim. I have been taking a clariton every morning for my allergies and a Benedryl every night for the itch. It is getting some better. Only woke me a couple of times last night. The lotion the derm prescribed only relieves the itch for an hour or so, but that is long enough to get to sleep. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Chuck – since you’re at the point where it’s keeping you from sleep, I > would get an rx for some good antihistimine to use when necessary to > augment all the usual moisturize/soak/etc. Also FWIW, I find that dead > sea and other salt soaks don’t clear the P but do help the itch > (colloidal oatmeal doesn’t do much for me that way although others > have posted it helped them). Anyway, I’ve done the antihistimine thing > when had a vicious version of the infamous PUVA itch on top of P itch > and it really did help. > Kim >I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the >intense itching? >I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is >not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about >an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at >bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with >little or no relief. >I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been >keeping the area moisturized. >I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat >cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." >Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big >toenail of my other foot. >I am desperate at this point! >Thanks all, >Chuck > The Psoriasis Newsgroup Resource FAQ can be found at > http://www.psoriasisfaq.com > but will also be coming soon (twice a month) to a > newsgroup near you…
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You might try Allegra 12 that is marked to be used to relieve skin itching among other things. Not all Allegra products are marked in this way. I have eczema and a terrible full body itch…found excellent relief using his product whereas Claritin, Reactin etc. does not make any difference for me! You might try it…three tabs per day is what I take with doctor’s approval. Freedom from itching is worth it. Bill
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That would make good sense if there happened to be a fungus infection causing the itch. The doctor prescribed Triam 0.02% in Sarna Lotion to be applied twice a day. It helps for an hour or two. Which only leaves about 20 hours of itching. It does seem to be subsiding. I only woke up scratching it with my big toenail three times last night. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Believe it or not, I know someone who says she used jock itch cream. I > have never tried it myself. > >I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > >intense itching? > I had occassions of this for some time, on clear skin (!) on my > shoulders. I don’t know why it took me forever before I simply went > to the local drugstore and asked what they had over the counter for > itch! For me, the Lanacaine works very well — for a couple of hours, > which is enough to at least get some sleep! Active ingredient > benzocaine. I’ve never even had to try the "extra strength" version. > Note that there are several other active ingredients offered in other > products, and most of them don’t do squat for me. One other one that > does work for me is the topical benadryl cremes, but if you’re already > taking that internally, you’re not supposed to use it topically as > well … unless a doctor approves, I guess. > (Actually, I just picked up some Benadryl to try the pill, but haven’t > had a reason yet to do so. That’s a good drug, that works without > even taking it!) > For me, keeping the blood sugar down seems to reduce the occurrence of > this dramatically, but if you’re already managing that as a diabetic I > don’t know what to say. > J.
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>Believe it or not, I know someone who says she used jock itch cream. I >have never tried it myself.
That’s generally an anti-fungal, half-strength athlete’s foot drugs. In some cases it might work against a critical itch, might work better at reducing its reoccurrence. J.
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>Believe it or not, I know someone who says she used jock itch cream. I >have never tried it myself.
This doesn’t have anything to do with itching, specifically, but I and at least one other person here in this newsgroup tried Preparation H on our psoriasis years ago. The stuff is obviously an anti-inflammatory, but if I remember correctly, it made mine a tiny bit worse. No effect on the other person’s. (And I still want to know what happened to Preparations A through G…) – Dave W. http://psorsite.com/
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Try diaper rash ointment: Desitin, A and D, and so forth. Zinc Oxide in a whipped petroleum jelly base with aloe and e. It helps. Tom
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Believe it or not, I know someone who says she used jock itch cream. I >have never tried it myself. > This doesn’t have anything to do with itching, specifically, but I and at least > one other person here in this newsgroup tried Preparation H on our psoriasis > years ago. The stuff is obviously an anti-inflammatory, but if I remember > correctly, it made mine a tiny bit worse. No effect on the other person’s. > (And I still want to know what happened to Preparations A through G…) > – Dave W. > http://psorsite.com/
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Just tried Preparation H. It didn’t work. I’ve been trying out extra cod liver oil taken half an hour before eating in the morning and last thing at night on an empty stomach. I don’t know if it helps to line the colon all the way down but my psoriasis is definitely better down below! Mind you it might also be the extra Advocat and lemonade (snowballs), that I have drunk over Christmas getting rid of all my stress! Happy New Year everybody.
| Try diaper rash ointment: Desitin, A and D, and so forth. Zinc Oxide in a | whipped petroleum jelly base with aloe and e. It helps. | Tom
| > >Believe it or not, I know someone who says she used jock itch cream. I | > >have never tried it myself. | > | > This doesn’t have anything to do with itching, specifically, but I and at | least | > one other person here in this newsgroup tried Preparation H on our | psoriasis | > years ago. The stuff is obviously an anti-inflammatory, but if I remember | > correctly, it made mine a tiny bit worse. No effect on the other | person’s. | > | > (And I still want to know what happened to Preparations A through G…) | > | > – Dave W. | > http://psorsite.com/ | |
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Don’t you dare tell me to give up my Diet Coke and coffee with creamer and Equal. Interesting concept though. I will ask my derm about the connection when I next see him. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > If you use sugar twin, equal, etc… it<s just as bad…maybe worse. > Interesting. Since I am diabetic I don’t partake of sugary foods, drinks or > alcohol. > > I cut out sugar, fizzy drinks., and alcohol. No more itching. I guess part > > of the resolution is just eating clean. Sugar seems to aggravate the itch a > > lot for me atleast.. > > Hope this helps.. > > > I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > > > intense itching? > > > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > > > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > > > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > > > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > > > little or no relief. > > > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > > > keeping the area moisturized. > > > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > > > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > > > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > > > toenail of my other foot. > > > I am desperate at this point! > > > Thanks all, > > > Chuck
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Believe it or not, I know someone who says she used jock itch cream. I have never tried it myself. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the >intense itching? > I had occassions of this for some time, on clear skin (!) on my > shoulders. I don’t know why it took me forever before I simply went > to the local drugstore and asked what they had over the counter for > itch! For me, the Lanacaine works very well — for a couple of hours, > which is enough to at least get some sleep! Active ingredient > benzocaine. I’ve never even had to try the "extra strength" version. > Note that there are several other active ingredients offered in other > products, and most of them don’t do squat for me. One other one that > does work for me is the topical benadryl cremes, but if you’re already > taking that internally, you’re not supposed to use it topically as > well … unless a doctor approves, I guess. > (Actually, I just picked up some Benadryl to try the pill, but haven’t > had a reason yet to do so. That’s a good drug, that works without > even taking it!) > For me, keeping the blood sugar down seems to reduce the occurrence of > this dramatically, but if you’re already managing that as a diabetic I > don’t know what to say. > J.
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> Hmm, I wonder if the farmer that raises Emus just north of Cedar Rapids > here in Iowa would allow me to squeeze some oil out of them? ‘-) > Seriously though, is this something that is easy to find at Wal Mart, > for instance? > I found Emu oil helped dramatically.
If you do a search on the web you’ll find tons of people selling it. I’ve tried many things over the years and was very surprised by the rapid relief this oil provided. Give it a shot and see.
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> Sarna lotion works for some – OTC, YMMV.
My choice too – Sarna works instantly the moment you put in on – ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! (very heavy sigh of relief!) bvg – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > intense itching?
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I agree. I itched a lot less when I cut out the coca cola (sigh). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I cut out sugar, fizzy drinks., and alcohol. No more itching. I guess part > of the resolution is just eating clean. Sugar seems to aggravate the itch a > lot for me atleast.. > Hope this helps.. > I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > intense itching? > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > little or no relief. > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > keeping the area moisturized. > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > toenail of my other foot. > I am desperate at this point! > Thanks all, > Chuck
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If you use sugar twin, equal, etc… it<s just as bad…maybe worse. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Interesting. Since I am diabetic I don’t partake of sugary foods, drinks or > alcohol. > I cut out sugar, fizzy drinks., and alcohol. No more itching. I guess part > of the resolution is just eating clean. Sugar seems to aggravate the itch a > lot for me atleast.. > Hope this helps.. > > I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > > intense itching? > > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > > little or no relief. > > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > > keeping the area moisturized. > > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > > toenail of my other foot. > > I am desperate at this point! > > Thanks all, > > Chuck
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Health food stores sell it. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hmm, I wonder if the farmer that raises Emus just north of Cedar Rapids > here in Iowa would allow me to squeeze some oil out of them? ‘-) > Seriously though, is this something that is easy to find at Wal Mart, > for instance? > I found Emu oil helped dramatically.
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Yes, when I looked for Sarna I’ve usually found it in the drugstore easily. For more information you can check the manufacturer’s website below. http://www.stiefel.com/USA/itchingproducts.htm Maybe your dermatologist has a free sample you can try.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have never heard of Sarna lotion. Is this something that is common in drug > stores in America? Where have you purchased it? > Sarna lotion works for some – OTC, YMMV. > > I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > > intense itching? > > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > > little or no relief. > > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > > keeping the area moisturized. > > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > > toenail of my other foot. > > I am desperate at this point! > > Thanks all, > > Chuck
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>I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the >intense itching?
I had occassions of this for some time, on clear skin (!) on my shoulders. I don’t know why it took me forever before I simply went to the local drugstore and asked what they had over the counter for itch! For me, the Lanacaine works very well — for a couple of hours, which is enough to at least get some sleep! Active ingredient benzocaine. I’ve never even had to try the "extra strength" version. Note that there are several other active ingredients offered in other products, and most of them don’t do squat for me. One other one that does work for me is the topical benadryl cremes, but if you’re already taking that internally, you’re not supposed to use it topically as well … unless a doctor approves, I guess. (Actually, I just picked up some Benadryl to try the pill, but haven’t had a reason yet to do so. That’s a good drug, that works without even taking it!) For me, keeping the blood sugar down seems to reduce the occurrence of this dramatically, but if you’re already managing that as a diabetic I don’t know what to say. J.
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Hmm, I wonder if the farmer that raises Emus just north of Cedar Rapids here in Iowa would allow me to squeeze some oil out of them? ‘-) Seriously though, is this something that is easy to find at Wal Mart, for instance? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I found Emu oil helped dramatically.
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Aveeno helps me, and Sarna also….nothing eliminates the itch, other than clearing of the skin…. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hmm, I wonder if the farmer that raises Emus just north of Cedar Rapids > here in Iowa would allow me to squeeze some oil out of them? ‘-) > Seriously though, is this something that is easy to find at Wal Mart, > for instance? > I found Emu oil helped dramatically.
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I have never heard of Sarna lotion. Is this something that is common in drug stores in America? Where have you purchased it? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Sarna lotion works for some – OTC, YMMV. > I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > intense itching? > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > little or no relief. > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > keeping the area moisturized. > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > toenail of my other foot. > I am desperate at this point! > Thanks all, > Chuck
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Sarna lotion works for some – OTC, YMMV.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > intense itching? > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > little or no relief. > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > keeping the area moisturized. > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > toenail of my other foot. > I am desperate at this point! > Thanks all, > Chuck
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I found Emu oil helped dramatically.
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I cut out sugar, fizzy drinks., and alcohol. No more itching. I guess part of the resolution is just eating clean. Sugar seems to aggravate the itch a lot for me atleast.. Hope this helps..
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > intense itching? > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > little or no relief. > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > keeping the area moisturized. > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > toenail of my other foot. > I am desperate at this point! > Thanks all, > Chuck
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Interesting. Since I am diabetic I don’t partake of sugary foods, drinks or alcohol. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I cut out sugar, fizzy drinks., and alcohol. No more itching. I guess part > of the resolution is just eating clean. Sugar seems to aggravate the itch a > lot for me atleast.. > Hope this helps.. > I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the > intense itching? > I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is > not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about > an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at > bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with > little or no relief. > I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been > keeping the area moisturized. > I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat > cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." > Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big > toenail of my other foot. > I am desperate at this point! > Thanks all, > Chuck
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I need to ask again what any of you have found that actually stops the intense itching? I have reached a point where it is waking me out of a sound sleep. It is not directly on the plaque on my leg, but rather in a perimeter of about an inch from the visible plaque. I take an antihistamine (Benedryl) at bedtime. I have used hydrocortisone ointment on it, and Topicort with little or no relief. I have been doing vinegar in water soaks every day or two. I have been keeping the area moisturized. I am at a loss. When I last asked the derm what to use, his somewhat cryptic answer was, "Whatever you can find that works." Night before last I actually scratched part of it bloody with the big toenail of my other foot. I am desperate at this point! Thanks all, Chuck
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