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Question: my body itches me and i do not understand why.
while i was in italy last year , i had blood work done and nothing was found. thank god.
the doctor there precribed an antihistimn for 30 days once at night and i felt like i was back to my normal self.
once the 30 days were up , i started to itch again every day.
i decided to go to the pharmacy i buy an antihistimn pills but take it every 8-9 days and the itching stopped but after the 8-9 days the itching came back.
please can you tell me what is going on ? i'm so upset and thinking of going back to a doctor skin here in the usa.
while i was in italy i also saw a skin doctor and he said in time this will go away. i just do not believe him because im still itching.
i feel i cant live on an antihistimn for the rest of my life even though it does work but after 8-9 days i start to itch again.
in your opinion , what can be the problem ? is it serious ?
please please help me in any way and dont worry what you say,
thank you,
XXXX
how dangerous is taking an antihistimn over the counter ? can this do damage to organs in ones body ?
and obviously there must be something wronge in my body because its not normal for one to itch .....
while i was in italy last year , i had blood work done and nothing was found. thank god.
the doctor there precribed an antihistimn for 30 days once at night and i felt like i was back to my normal self.
once the 30 days were up , i started to itch again every day.
i decided to go to the pharmacy i buy an antihistimn pills but take it every 8-9 days and the itching stopped but after the 8-9 days the itching came back.
please can you tell me what is going on ? i'm so upset and thinking of going back to a doctor skin here in the usa.
while i was in italy i also saw a skin doctor and he said in time this will go away. i just do not believe him because im still itching.
i feel i cant live on an antihistimn for the rest of my life even though it does work but after 8-9 days i start to itch again.
in your opinion , what can be the problem ? is it serious ?
please please help me in any way and dont worry what you say,
thank you,
XXXX
how dangerous is taking an antihistimn over the counter ? can this do damage to organs in ones body ?
and obviously there must be something wronge in my body because its not normal for one to itch .....
Brief Answer:
Chronic urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based upon your description, the problem your experiencing is most likely Chronic urticaria. Based on the severity and mode of onset, predisposing factors need to be considered including any specific food, drug , clothing, soap or shampoo or any other liquids like detergents etc that you are allergic to. The contents of the product should be examined and other related products containing the same components should be avoided.
As far as treatment is concerned, if you were my patient, I would initially start you on two non sedating anti histamines ( like levocetirizine and desloratidine). These should be used for at least 2 months. If there is a history of an infection that preceded the itching then antibiotics course can also be added ( like Levofloxacin). If the itching persists Leukotreine receptor antagonists can be added. If still no benefit is evident then, CBC, Thyroid function tests, stool for ova and parasite and a skin biopsy should be considered.
Systemic corticosteroids, Cyclosporine and omalizumab are immune suppressants that are resorted to when the cause is not ascertained and the urticaria remains idiopathic.
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action
wishing you best of health
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Chronic urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based upon your description, the problem your experiencing is most likely Chronic urticaria. Based on the severity and mode of onset, predisposing factors need to be considered including any specific food, drug , clothing, soap or shampoo or any other liquids like detergents etc that you are allergic to. The contents of the product should be examined and other related products containing the same components should be avoided.
As far as treatment is concerned, if you were my patient, I would initially start you on two non sedating anti histamines ( like levocetirizine and desloratidine). These should be used for at least 2 months. If there is a history of an infection that preceded the itching then antibiotics course can also be added ( like Levofloxacin). If the itching persists Leukotreine receptor antagonists can be added. If still no benefit is evident then, CBC, Thyroid function tests, stool for ova and parasite and a skin biopsy should be considered.
Systemic corticosteroids, Cyclosporine and omalizumab are immune suppressants that are resorted to when the cause is not ascertained and the urticaria remains idiopathic.
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action
wishing you best of health
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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