Itching all over the body

[Nothingstoxic]

I'm into 18th week of HCV type-3 treatment with Pegasys and riba.It has started to itch all over the body,since the start of winter.My appointment with Doc. is after 7 days.Could any1  plz suggest some medicine or ointment for the time being.I'm from India.

[Diane12855]

Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. I found that a good quality lotion like Gold Bond smeared all over my body after every shower helps a lot with the itching.

Diane

[blondie717]

Hi my doc just told me to use baby oil after showers or baths. its cheap, and the weather is cold.

[paen53]

Bill is right - Atarax/Vistaril/Hyrdroxyzine works wonders with the itching, but you need a prescription for it.  Another over the counter med is Benadryl - readily available over here but not sure in India. In another thread some of us had commented on applying ice packs/cool towels which help in a pinch. Hope is subsides soon because it's really bothersome.

[Bill1954]

You could ask your doctor for ‘atarax’ (hydoxyzine)? I hear it has helped others with severe treatment related itching. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine and shouldn’t interfere with your HCV treatment.  Others in here have used an over-the-counter product called ‘Gold Bond Triple Strength’ lotion with some success; although I don’t know if it’s available internationally or not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxyzine

Good luck—

Bill