Itch!

I have the ITCH all over and it's driving me nuts. I have scratched so much in so many places that I've made sores. I was told that it's my nerves. But I was just wondering if any of you guys out there have the same problem?? Maybe it's dry skin from it being so loose, or I dunno... But I have gotten a cortosone shot, predisone pills, prescription cream that is suppose to help.. that was 3 wks ago and nothing helps.. I wake up scrathing and everywhere I scratch it leaves a bruise. Any & all comment, advice, etc will be greatly appreciated. Jo 444/414/278.5 -165.5

Jo, Sorry to hear you are being so itchy. I've had some dry skin...mainly on my shins. I was told that post-ops have more dry skin due to us not eating the fats we use to..and fats puts moisture into the skin. I used alot of intensive care lotion, and it's pretty much under control now. Sherri 344/207/140

I have heard the same thing as the previous post. I have used Gold Bond lotion for the itching and dry skin. My surgeon told me to drink more water I was getting dehydrated also. So, you may want to up your fluid intake. That is just a suggestion. Lisa 279/156/150

Jo, So sorry to hear about your problem - I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I got this from a lady on the bama board - its GREAT stuff - smells good and made my skin feel good 2 - try it! Dry Skin Cream for wls patients or anyone for that matter 2 - 15 oz Bottles of Equate Brand (Walmart) Baby Lotion 2 - Containers of Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E Cream ***I find Vitamin E on the lotion isle in WM. 9 ozs. of Equate Brand Vaseline Mix together very well. What I do is fill the Vitamin E Cream containers with lotion mixture and store the rest in a tupperware container. I used my electric mixer to mix mine. It makes it look real fluffy like pink whip cream. Hope this will help. - hugs - dea

I don't know what is causing your itch, but I do know that I had yeast infections in all of the bruised areas on my abdomin following surgery. The pharmacist recommended lotrimin cream three or four times a day on all my itchy places. It took a couple weeks to get rid of it completely, but it began to improve after only a couple of days. Don't know if this will hel*****t, but I do know what you're going through. Good luck!