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Thank You. I Have Major Itching From My Scalp To
Question: Thank you. I have major itching from my scalp to my knees. I cannot see any bite-marks and there is, as far as I can tell. no rash.
We use the same laundry detergent as always, use the same bar of soap, eat same food items, drink same drinks [or comparable] , not purchased new clothing and I can say I did not / have not been around anyone [adult or child] with any type of contagious problem.
This level of itching/major just started 3 days agoI but the itching actually began 9 days ago.
I have been diagnosed by my primary physician with the following maladies: high chlosteral & high BP [both being controlled by meds], Type 2 Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Gout and anxiety/depression. I have had no new drug introduced to the group and I am currently taking. The current meds I take are (all directions followed as dr
orders) as follows: METFORMIN 1000 mg 2 /day, Venafaxine 150 mg 1/day; Bupropion, 100mg 2/day; Oxybutynin 100mg 2/day; Gabapentin 300 mg twice-a-day; Simvastatin 5 mg 1/day; Pantoprazole So EC. 40 mg 1/day; Simvastatin 5 mg 1/day; Levocetirzine 5 mg 1/day; Irbesartan 300 mg 1/day; Meloxicam 15 mg 1/day; Glimepiride. 2 mg 1/day; Hydroxyzine HCL 25/mg 2/day; Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg 1/day; Ciclopirox Olamine Cream only when needed. OTC: B-12 500 mg 1/day; Probiotic 10 billion 1/day; Omega 3-6-9 1000mg 2/ day; Allegra 10 mg 2/day; & Restful Legs [leg cramps] as needed. I also use Excedrine Migraine and Benadryl as needed.
I realize that I’ve given you a lot of extra information,
but I thought it might help you understand my situations. Thank you very much.
We use the same laundry detergent as always, use the same bar of soap, eat same food items, drink same drinks [or comparable] , not purchased new clothing and I can say I did not / have not been around anyone [adult or child] with any type of contagious problem.
This level of itching/major just started 3 days agoI but the itching actually began 9 days ago.
I have been diagnosed by my primary physician with the following maladies: high chlosteral & high BP [both being controlled by meds], Type 2 Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Gout and anxiety/depression. I have had no new drug introduced to the group and I am currently taking. The current meds I take are (all directions followed as dr
orders) as follows: METFORMIN 1000 mg 2 /day, Venafaxine 150 mg 1/day; Bupropion, 100mg 2/day; Oxybutynin 100mg 2/day; Gabapentin 300 mg twice-a-day; Simvastatin 5 mg 1/day; Pantoprazole So EC. 40 mg 1/day; Simvastatin 5 mg 1/day; Levocetirzine 5 mg 1/day; Irbesartan 300 mg 1/day; Meloxicam 15 mg 1/day; Glimepiride. 2 mg 1/day; Hydroxyzine HCL 25/mg 2/day; Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg 1/day; Ciclopirox Olamine Cream only when needed. OTC: B-12 500 mg 1/day; Probiotic 10 billion 1/day; Omega 3-6-9 1000mg 2/ day; Allegra 10 mg 2/day; & Restful Legs [leg cramps] as needed. I also use Excedrine Migraine and Benadryl as needed.
I realize that I’ve given you a lot of extra information,
but I thought it might help you understand my situations. Thank you very much.
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are two anti histamines in your medication list (levocetirzine and hydroxyzine), am assuming that this is related to the present intense itching or are they used for another ongoing allergy complaint, because may be related
Other causes of intense itching include: (1)infection such as scabies, this is quite common. The itching tends to be worse at night and in many persons a specific rash is not seen
It is treated by applying a medication (such as permethrin or lindane) which remains for few hours then removed. In some cases it needs to be reapplied
Bed linens and towels and other clothing are treated by washing in hot water and hot dryer or dry cleaning
(2)liver or kidney disease can also cause intense itching , blood tests would show if there are any problems with these areas and treatment would depend on the cause
(3)allergies
Many adults not commonly develop allergies to foods or drinks or other substances that they may have previously used but in those cases, a rash or wheals are usually present
(4)thyroid disease and iron deficiency- can also cause itching
Again these are detected via blood test.
It is mainly excess release of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), that causes the itching to occur
In terms of the iron deficiency, even if the iron is not low enough to cause anemia (low blood count), itching can still occur due to the iron deficiency itself
(5)eczema
Rarely intense itching can be associated with more serious conditions
It would be best to be seen to determine the exact cause of your symptoms. It would require examination of the skin and in some cases, blood tests as well
Treatment depends on the cause found
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are two anti histamines in your medication list (levocetirzine and hydroxyzine), am assuming that this is related to the present intense itching or are they used for another ongoing allergy complaint, because may be related
Other causes of intense itching include: (1)infection such as scabies, this is quite common. The itching tends to be worse at night and in many persons a specific rash is not seen
It is treated by applying a medication (such as permethrin or lindane) which remains for few hours then removed. In some cases it needs to be reapplied
Bed linens and towels and other clothing are treated by washing in hot water and hot dryer or dry cleaning
(2)liver or kidney disease can also cause intense itching , blood tests would show if there are any problems with these areas and treatment would depend on the cause
(3)allergies
Many adults not commonly develop allergies to foods or drinks or other substances that they may have previously used but in those cases, a rash or wheals are usually present
(4)thyroid disease and iron deficiency- can also cause itching
Again these are detected via blood test.
It is mainly excess release of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), that causes the itching to occur
In terms of the iron deficiency, even if the iron is not low enough to cause anemia (low blood count), itching can still occur due to the iron deficiency itself
(5)eczema
Rarely intense itching can be associated with more serious conditions
It would be best to be seen to determine the exact cause of your symptoms. It would require examination of the skin and in some cases, blood tests as well
Treatment depends on the cause found
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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