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PTU allergy?
by mjmj57inKy, Dec 22, 2007 07:58AM
I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease in early November. I was put on methimazole (sp?) I had horrilble itching of my hands and feet so I was switched to PTU. I have begun itching on my hands and feet again, but not as intense as the other med. It may not be as intense, but it is still bothering me. I realize itching is a side effect, but just on the hands and feet? is this an allergic reaction? Does the itching get better the longer you are on the the PTU? If I cannot tolerate this med then I will have to go the RAI route. Anyone have similare reactionsor answers/suggestions for me? Thanks. MJ
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by Mysst88, Dec 23, 2007 12:06PM
To: mjmj57inKy
This is going to be an ongoing issue because it is a side effect. The only thing you can truly do to end the itching is to switch meds again or as you said do the RAI. I had PTU and my problem was that I itched & my heart raced. Unfortunately, these are th options. I work in the medicine field, & have been dealing with a thyroid condition for better than 10 years. It's soooooo frustrating & medicine doesn't always make sense. I wish you nothing but the best in your battle. Happy Holidays!
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