I have lymphoma cancer and stop itching can anyone tell me something to help me stop itching!!!!?

For me, the itching stopped when I started chemo. If that's not working for you, let your doctor know right away.


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I have lymphoma cancer and stop itching can anyone tell me something to help me stop itching!!!!?
Are you itching from radiation, if so, they have have great creams that they can prescribe. If not try cortisone cream and maybe even benedryl. But ask your nurse first!!!
Reply:There is an over the counter anti-itch cream called SARNA. It's not a good idea to apply benadryl to your skin. If you can take Benadryl orally or a generic Claritin (with your docs approval of course) I would try that in addition to the SARNA.
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Your best bet would be hypnosis. Find a hypnotherapist you trust and feel comfortable with, this will help ensure a deep trance. The therapist can easily help you by simply telling your subconscious mind to ignore the itching


altogether and pay attention to other things. One session could easily be enough to do it.





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Reply:Sometimes there is no single answer as to what works best for itching that accompanies lymphoma. It would help if you mentioned if the itching was happening prior to diagnosis or started when you began treatment. If the latter then mentioning what type treatment would be helpful.





You have gotten some good suggestions. Sarna can be helpful as are Aquaphor and Eucerin creams. Antihistamines might help. Claritin or Zyrtec during the day and Benadryl at night. Topical Lidocaine can be helpful. Corticosteroid creams can be helpful. Doxepin cream or capsules can be very helpful. If you try the capsules be aware that they make you drowsy the first few days you take them. Atarax can be helpful. Capsaicin cream can help greatly if the itching is localized. Avenno oat meal baths can sometimes provide temporary relief. Most of these things I have mentioned can be combined with each other for better overall results.





Itching (pruritus) is a complex subject and often takes some trial and error to treat or cure. Here is a good article on the causes and various treatment options available. Medscape is free if they ask you to sign in to access the article. Medscape would also be an excellent resource for looking up info on your lymphoma. good luck because itching can really suck





http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/5546...

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