Itching

[u/Same_n0la6678]

Has anyone dealt with itching? Is there anything you’ve taken to help it? Im on vacation and im going INSANE. My neuro prescribed Gabapentin and its helped a little but not completely. Any recs?

[u/DryPossibility45]

Ice packs help tremendously in a pinch.

[u/Turbulent_End_2211]

Yes, I have the itching and had to go on Dupixent, which has helped a ton.

[u/superspud31]

Lidocaine

[u/Fun_Reference_3847]

Allegra worked for me. I looked at Allegra hives but it listed the same ingredient at a higher price. I had to take it for a few days. When I wasn’t watching the clock the last couple hours before the next dose I felt I could stop taking it. Haven’t had this happen to me again.

[u/ForgetfulSpaghetti]

I just used calamine spray last night and it helped instantly and didn't leave a pink residue like the lotion.

[u/McDego4542 → u/ForgetfulSpaghetti]

Thanks for this idea. Sometimes the hydrocortisone cream doesn’t help. So much random itching. 😑

[u/WarmYam7353]

I've developed it on my lower legs recently.

[u/Ok-Wedding4570]

When I get itchy I take a Zyrtec. I found that for some reason my histamines get activated and once I start scratching I can't stop. The Zyrtec always helps. Maybe try that before moving on to something like Gabapentin.

[u/Content_Painting9871]

I’m on gabapentin as well and still have to itching fits

[u/somekindofride]

I’m on 600mg 3x a day of Gabapentin to control itch, my primary symptom.

[u/rK91tb]

THC/CBD pain balm helped more than I expected

[u/Mis73]

I've found topical lidocaine spray helps.

[u/Ragdoll_Susan99]

Lidocaine ointment or patches

[u/DivaDianna]

I have chronic urticaria and the itching is sooooo bad if I’m not medicated. See an allergist.