I am so itchy!

[teeny5]

For the past few days I have been itchy all over my body. My arms and legs are the worst but my face, head and torso itch too! I haven't changed any soaps, detergents, foods, or meds. At first I thought I was getting hives, but it hasn't turned into to that yet. I don't really have red spots or a rash. I feel like I itch from the inside out.

Has anyone had this? I just took a Benadryl but hasn't worked yet, anything else I can do? What do you think is causing this?:sign0085:

 

[Nyx]

I had that on my legs, especially my shins, and my scalp. I just thought it was dry skin so was using Eucerin on my legs and that helped for a bit, but it always came back. Mine eventually went away...never did find out what it was...

Sorry this hasn't been more helpful!

 

[dreamintwilight]

Yeah...I have that and just recently got a rash with it. My allergist says to use lotion every day. I get the Aveeno for extra dry skin and put it all over. It has helped a lot. I just bought some Aveeno hydrocortisone cream for days I break out in the red splotchies.

I'm wondering if this is just an annoyance of having Crohn's. Extra histamines in the body or something.

Nyx - I LOOOOOOVE your new profile picture, by the way! Cute hair!

 

[GoJohnnyGo]

Same deal here. Comes and goes. I've been able to rule out all the usual causes.

Gold Bond lotion and hydrocortizone creme for the nasty spots.

 

[Astra]

Hi Teeny

I itch like hell!
I'm on Pentasa (mesalazine)
You're on Colozal (balsalazide)
Both are aminosalicylates
Both can cause itching!

ALSO about Prilosec, I found this;-
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Prilosec OTC Delayed-Release Tablets:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; dark urine; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vision changes; yellowing of the eyes or skin.



Read more: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/prilosec-side-effects.html#ixzz0pXeRvMrh

 

[Nyx]

Thanks Marisa...thought it was time to put a new pic of me...just taken yesterday

Sorry for hijaking the thread....

 

[Crohn's 35]

Hi Teeny, yep same as the rest, had it under my armpits and back of my hands and up my arm a bit, and started around my knees. I used the anti- itch Aveeno too and Hydrocortizone. Some advice don't scratch! It didnt last too long on me and it was itchy.

 

[Crohn's 35]

Thanks Marisa...thought it was time to put a new pic of me...just taken yesterday

Sorry for hijaking the thread....

Sorry too for hijacking, I like your new pic too Cindy, like the hair colour!:smile:

 

[teeny5]

I think the picture is great too!

Thanks for the advice. I have my Goldbond, will have to go get the Aveeno tomorrow. My Benadryl kicked in earlier and put me to sleep. I hate that!

 

[Nyx]

Awwww..thanks guys

 

[dreamintwilight]

My GI doc said (when I had my rash) that I could take Benadryl or Claritin (generic name: loratadine). Claritin is supposed to be non-drowsy. Just FYI

 

[Mary]

I went thru that also. I dont know what it was. I think maybe the Pentasa. I am also having sudden joint pain which Pentasa also shows as a side affect. Put tons of lotion on everytime you think of it.