Anyone get accupuncture for itching side effects?

[BobbyKbrooklynmd]

digging into my shoulders and back, now starting on my legs. little bumps like pimples then they scratch off and become very irritable. Sarna, Goldbond-green for itching, now on Cortizone-10 daily or 2 x daily. Benedryl at night to sleep, but what about accupuncture will it give me some relief? I don't like the oatmeal baths either, I am using sensitive skin soap, and the shower wash of oatmeal type.

[grizwald]

"He didn't mention it was his nuts that were itching"
Did I overlook somthing?  He also didn't mention that he was male.

[Trinity4]

Bobby, I think I misunderstood the type of steroid.  I thought it was an oral 10mg.  Topical Cortizone should be fine.

[Bill1954]

♪ ...You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will, oh what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire... ♫

[Trinity4]

Great balls of fire he didn't mention that did he.

[Bill1954]

“…but who knows, if the itching is driving you nuts it's worth a try.”

He didn’t mention it was his nuts that were itching.

--Bill

[Trinity4]

I'm surprised your doctor recommended steroids while undergoing antiviral therapy if that is the cause of your rash and itching.  Generally they don't recommend long term use of  steriods while treating but will write for a prescription strength antihistamine, such as Atarax or Vistaril.

Haven't heard of acupuncture as a rememdy but who knows, if the itching is driving you nuts it's worth a try.

Trinity