Sever Itching after CABG

Hi

My father is a 67 year old man with a heart condition past 3 years. He had a severe cardiac arrest in Dec 2007 revived by CPR followed by which he got a CABG done in Jan 2008. Ever since the CABG, he has severe itching on his hands n legs n sometime on the body during night time. We have consulted a number of doctors who referred us to dermatolagists who presecribed some allergic medicines n moisturizers. Nothing seems to help. We do not know how to help him or which doctor to take him to. Has anybdy seen such a condition. Can anybody help with some advices.
Thanks
Sks.

[ed34]

does he have any form of rash or tiny red spots?

[sks144]

he does not have any rashes or red spots....

[ed34]

have they tested for allergic reactions to his medication

[sks144]

Nopes, they have not conducted any allergy test. Every time we go to a doctor he refers us to a Dermatologist. Unfortunately all tablets he is on now needs to be taken on a regular basis, very important for his survival.

[ed34]

yes the medication is important, but there are usually different brands of medications for such events. For example, statins can cause severe muscle pains and memory problems with some people, but we can't simply say they have to watch their muscles die because the medication is important. Doctors switch those patients to another brand and find one they can tolerate.

[nagrajjain]

My wife who had stroke had same problem.Neither medicine on allergy or anyother medicine worked for her.Only plus point is she is getting cured from her physical and mental problems.

[sks144]

Okay, will check with the doctor the possibility of doing an allergy test. I hope something works....

[Irishking23]

sks144
did you ever find out what was causing your father's itching problem?  I agree with ed34---medication definitely can cause the itching problem.   The key is to be able to narrow it down and determine which medication your father is reacting adversely to.

I have been battling an itching problem too after cardiac bypass surgery in November 2010.   Not sure if it is Lasix causing it or possibly some other medication I have been put on such as Lisiniprol, an ace inhibitor.   That is yet to be determined.