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Shell72
Member
5 years ago

Internal Itch

Hi all, Does anyone else suffer with an internal itch? I'm currently on Herceptin and Perjeta and i can't seem to stop itching. It is worse towards the late afternoon and especially at night. I have tried Lyrica, on Antihistamine everyday (just changed type) chamomile lotion and Mylanta as well.
Can anyone give me some other things they have tried as it is driving me NUTS. Thanks Heaps!
  • PV123's avatar
    PV123
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi@shell72

    I had some itching and skin rashes while on herceptin.  They have cleared up after finishing up with herceptin.  I used QV gentle soap as suggested by the oncologist and applied  Sorbolene all over the body.  
    Maybe ask the GP as well, hope it improves soon.
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    Zoffiel
    Member
    5 years ago
    If you are talking about an itch in an area that has had surgery, I think I know what you mean.

    I often get a mad itch in my foob, and since I have limited skin sensation it nearly sends me around the twist. Scratching is like trying top scratch an itchy foot while you are wearing gumboots. It comes and goes, but nothing seems to make any difference. Sorry to say. Mxx
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    Caz1
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi @Shell72
      l’m on Capecitabine and my skin is really dry and itchy...uuuuuurgh
    I am moisturising with Moogoo all over and my onco said to take an antihistamine if needed.
    Only 3 weeks to go on this drug ,looking forward to finishing it.....

    Caz x