Question: I am 58 years old, and was recently released from the hospitak after a 6 day stay in ICU and a additional 4 days on a regular unit. I was admitted for asthma exacerbation and COPD. I have an extensive history with respiratory infections, especially in the last year. I have had bronchitis at least 10 times and pneumonia 4 times, one of those times for 22 days (all in the past year).

I was released on March 1st. For the last 7 days or so I have been itching all over my body. The itching is severe and I have no relief. My veins are also bulging and hardening and I drink enormous amounts of water to stay hydrated. I have been waking up with headaches in the mornings. My right foot/ankle is bruised and swollen.

My breathing has improved and the asthma/COPD is manageable. However, these symptoms are getting worse and I am very concerned.

I itch constantly. During the night. All day. Every where.

Do I need to go to an urgent care? Emergency room? What do you think about it being a blood clot?When I say I am itching...I cannot being to describe the intensity of it. These are all new symptoms. I also have Hepatitis C. My lungs are clear, and I am breathing much better but I cannot stop itching. It is intense, and nothing has been able to alleviate it. I have tried some over the counter antihistamines and have also been taking baths.

I own and operate two businesses and have two children...my plate is full. I would like to know the best course of action to take care of this quickly.