Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Itching In The Arms And Breasts While N Armour Thyroid?

Hello Dr. Rynne. I had my thyroid removed about 4 years ago. There was no cancer but there were pretty big lumps and I decided to have the whole thyroid removed. My doctor is an endocrinologist who also handles my type 2 diabetes. I am on 120mg of Armour Thyroid pill 1x a day. I have extreme itching under my arms, breasts, groin area and under my belly. I am about 80 lbs overweight so my stomach hangs a little. I also get itching on my scalp. I spend a small fortune on anti-itch creams that provide only short term relief. This happened with my last 2 thyroid pills I tried. What can I do or ask my doctor to do to give me relief? Thank you so much.
Thu, 7 Jun 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.

-Use calamine lotion for local relief.
-Take antihistamines daily.
-If you don't get better take prescribed corticosteroids.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Itching In The Arms And Breasts While N Armour Thyroid?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. -Use calamine lotion for local relief. -Take antihistamines daily. -If you don t get better take prescribed corticosteroids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.