My entire leg is so itchy!
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Hello everyone, I'm a little over 2 weeks post op, and my hip and entire leg is so itchy. It is driving my crazy. I use lotion, and it does not help. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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janet86017 CarolinePS
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Could it be a response to the meds you are taking.My skin was very sensitive and I wondered if it was the blood thinners.Also your skin is very stretched so it could be that
Janet
ginger47520 CarolinePS
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I use benadryl for itchingand allergic reactions. But if you are itching all over call your doctor
today
AnnieK CarolinePS
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That's annoying, for sure, Caroline! You might try a lotion with a higher oil content, and that might do the trick.
CarolinePS AnnieK
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AgW CarolinePS
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Try E45 Itch Relief cream - it's very good.
AlexandriaGizmo AgW
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Be careful with E45 itch cream as it has cortisone in it which is obviously a steroid and I was told while bone is healing you shouldn't use it.
Plain E45 lathered on and allowed to soak in is fine, its because skin is so dry and you maybe have fluid buildup under skin.
You can of course ask your own GP he may have a different view on it.
Solowflyer CarolinePS
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First, is it red or swollen. Or a different color. Have you taken your first shower? 1 you can take Benadryl. Second don't just use any lotion, make sure it's die free, and fragrance free. Use corizone first and good lotion on top. During surgery they use a very harsh antibacterial wash that can make it itchy as well. That's why the shower, last call your doctor. Hope that helps.
CarolinePS Solowflyer
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Solowflyer, Yes, I have taken my first shower. It is swollen and bruised by the incision area. I think my lotion is die and fragrance free, but I will have to check. Thanks for the advice.
chloebo10 CarolinePS
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I was the same Caroline and it drives you mad I did take Antihystermine tablets . If you get piriton they will make you drowsy with other medication but you can get some that aren't drowsy hope this helps.
CarolinePS chloebo10
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AgW CarolinePS
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The E45 Itch Relief I've got doesn't have any steroid in it so is OK to use. It's the stuff you can get in any chemist and some supermarkets.
CarolinePS AgW
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AgW CarolinePS
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ihavenonickname CarolinePS
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CarolinePS ihavenonickname
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I got some benadryl yesterday. I hope it helps.