Pruritus Questions (Page 4)

PHN on scalp causes severe itching resulting in sores that never heal?

I am a 53 year old white female. I was diagnosed with shingles Oct 5, 2012 on forehead and scalp; left eye swollen hideously. I was put on acyclovir and a round of steroids prescribed by ER physician. The actual crusting and healing of those lesions occurred within 3-4 weeks. After that I itched so... read more

Vortioxetine - Trintellix and itching?

I started taking Trintellix for about 2 weeks now, 5 mg first week and now taking 10mg, yesterday I started having horrible itching all over, has someone else had this and if so did it go away or is there something I can take to help? I would hate to stop taking it because it has really helped me... read more

Has anyone experienced severe itching while using anastrozole?

I started the drug in late November and itching started late December but I assumed was dry skin and continued medicine. The itching became so intense I quit taking it last week and within 24 hours the itching had lessoned and is completely gone now. My skin also turned bright red for several... read more

Has anyone reported itchy skin and rash problems on Victoza?

I have been on Victoza for 5 months and have developed both a yeast and bacterial infection in my urine (Strep B). I took antibiotics for the urine infection but still suffer from itchy and sore skin especially in my groin area. I am a 59 year old woman. Could this be caused by Victoza?

Armour Thyroid - Has anyone had the rash and itching and manage to work around it?

I have been on Synthroid, and Levo, neither help as this has. I have had really bad itching with hives and rash though.I can't go back to synthetics.Any help?

Completed the full dosage of Cipro for a bladder infection, should I still be in pain?

The bladder infection is accompanied with intense itching inside of my vaginal walls. The doctor said it was probably yeast. She prescribed me Fluconazole (diflucan) for this and I took it immediately, however absolutely none of the itching has subsided. I don't think it's yeast. I took... read more

How much Benadryl can I safely take to stop the itching of a rash on my feet. If I take 50 mg every?

How much Benadryl can I safely take to stop the itching of a rash on my feet. If I take 50 mg every hour or two it seems to work pretty well. Is this safe?

Can you have sex later the next day after you've treated yourself to a very mild yeast infection?

If there is a mild yeast infection like the itching and burning went away a few days ago but still have lots of discharge, after monistat 1, can you have sex later on next day if your symptoms are clear or very close to it? Like I wasn't sure if there was a certain amount of time you should... read more

Sertraline and Itching?

I have been on 25 mg of Zoloft a day for 3 weeks. Most of my side effects have subsided, but my skin started itching 2 days ago. I don't have a visible rash, but my nose, arms, torso, and neck all itch. Did anyone else have this side effect on Zoloft?

Itching...small red bumps look like bug bites? Caused by Wellbutrin XL?

I have been taking 300mg of Wellbutrin XL for a month and a half now. About a week ago I woke up... with what looked like little bug bites just under my arm and they itched like crazy so I thought I got bit while sleeping so I checked the bed; changed all the sheets; blankets and didn't find... read more

Is gabapentin 300mg x3 a day for my lamber spinal stenosis too small dose? I am in constant pain?

I top it up with Tramadol 50g PRC up to 6 tabs a day which gives me a bit of relief. More than this my body will start itching. I also take 25 mg amitryptrine at night. Should I ask my GP to increase the Gabapentin dose? I am 54 yrs. Thx

Is there anything that can be done to reverse the side effects after taking Levaquin?

Have trouble walking, itching all over the body, gastric parisis, loss of balance, cornea edema, loss of energy and depression.

What do I use if itching still persists after taking fluconazole?

Canes Oral and not working so far?

I have the symptoms of a yeast infection, itching, sore, white discharge. I took the canesoral one treatment pill yesterday(saturday) at 5:30 pm and it is 11.:50 pm (sunday). Still itching, sore and discharge. Should I wait a bit more or consult with my doctor? I've also had two shots of apple... read more

How long after stopping entocort will the side effects last/?

I took entocort for two years. terrible side effects. Itching, bruising weight gain,itching arounf mouth. I've been off entocort for two months and NO improvement in the side effects. When can I expect relief?