I Have Strep In Knee, Am Taking Cephalexin For It

Posted on Sun, 16 Jun 2019

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Question : I have strep in knee, am taking Cephalexin for it but recently the DR started me on an IV, Rocephin, 1 gm every day. Since that protocol I have experienced severe itching all over my body and topical cream/gels do not help. What cause this? It seems to be ischemic. Meds like Zyrtec do not help. What can I do for relief? I am to see a dermatologist in two weeks. Do I have Eczema? I saw a note that kidney disease could cause itching. My GFR is 24 but steady.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Do you have any skin rash? If yes, I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports Section". A drug reaction usually causes a visible skin rash.

Hope to assist you further. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

No there is no skin rash, not even discoloration.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding itching

Detailed Answer:
thank you.
I suggest you to use a moisturizer, 2-3 times a day. In addition you may take oral hydroxyzine 25mg, 3-4 times a day for itching.
take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj