Question:
ITCHY!
I know this is an odd question, but I am 2 weeks post op and extremely itchy all over my body. I can't stop scratching and now I have red nail marks all over. Does this just mean I am adjusting to things? I need more water? Or maybe my skin is just dry? Any ideas? — tammyB1976 (posted on August 30, 2008)
August 29, 2008
Hi Tammy,
You could be experiencing a reaction to medication or anything new in your
life. It could be dry skin and drinking more water will help that. I
would contact my doctor about this. It is worth making the call. Best of
luck. Mary-Anne
— mannecote
August 29, 2008
Many women complain about dry skin after surgery. Your nutritional level
has changed, and this may be one of the results. My support group leader
swears by fish oil, in capsules, stating she noticed a noticeable change in
her skin in about 7-10 days. This might help you too. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
August 30, 2008
Drink lots of water to flush out the toxins which your body was storing in
your fat and now has to let go of. Omega three fish oils a definite plus!
Hope it's better soon.
— waterlover
August 30, 2008
Hi.... many patients are given lortab-vicodin elixer immediately post-op,
and it is known more times than not to cause severe itching. If this isnt
the case for you, try benadryl caps, but remember to cut them open and mx
with maybe 1/4 cup of crystal light-and contact the surgeon. Good luck and
a big congrats on your new journey! Cindi -230#
— DollyDoodles
August 30, 2008
First I would ask if you are still on any pain meds. That can cause
itching. Second, I would think, not drinking enough. I had to used alot
of moisturizer and at almost 9 months out, I still do, because of not
getting enough fluids. You can't get too much. But usually not enough.
And of course clear water is best to hydrate. And, yes things are
changing. You wil go thru alot of things as you lose weight. Hair loss,
dry skin, and all the other things you've probably read about. Good luck
to ya, drink up!
— lesleigh07
August 30, 2008
Aloha,
It could be that you are allergic to the tape. What kind of tape did the
doctors tape you up with. I am allergic to plastic, latex, clear and paper
tape. The only one that I don't get allergic reactions from is Silk tape.
Hope this helps.
Kemalani
— kemalani
August 30, 2008
This sounds crazy, but every time I drop weight in the past I am itchy!
Especially in my stomach where I carry most of my wt. Sometimes all over
my body. I have done this for years and it seems crazy, but it is a real
feeling I get and sometimes I even have to take benadryl at night when it
is too itchy to sleep. I have never asked a doctor about it. I thought
people only get itchy when they "gained wt" and were getting
stretch marks. But, not me!!!!
Weird, but true!
Gina
— Gina F.
August 31, 2008
call your dr -- could be an allergic reaction to something -- are you
taking any new meds at all?? change your laundry soap?? change your shower
gel?? could you have bed bugs all of a sudden?? now before someone jumps
all over me -- you have gotten bed bugs from the hospital --but first call
your dr and have them look at your rash
good luck
roberta
— RCassety
August 31, 2008
If you had morphine after surgery... it might still be a reaction to that
(I did the same thing in a previous surgery). Now I tell the doctors I have
an allergy to morphine... no more scratching... that's a terrible feeling!
Plus, my skin is really dry too. I think it's probably natural after this
surgery. I think Fish Oil is supposed to help with that. Good Luck!
— pattschiele
August 31, 2008
Changing hormone levels can cause dry, itchy skin too. Having surgery will
cause a change in hormone levels as estrogen is released along with the
fat. Have a talk with your pcp and/or your ob/gyn and see what they have to
say.
— Tina G.
August 31, 2008
Tammy the anesthetic (not sure if I spelled correctly) makes your skin very
dry. I was itchy flacky and peeling all over. Use lots of lotion and get
your fluids in. It will take a couple of weeks to go away.
— [Deactivated Member]
September 1, 2008
Hi Tammy, I am 3 1/2 weeks out and have the same thing! My belly, my
shoulders and my hips all itch! I know I"m not hydrating enough, so
I'm trying to make sure I drink all my water and am using lots of lotion.
As far as the hormone deal, I was lucky enough to get my period for the 2nd
time this month. All kinds of neat changes going on!
— penneynurse
September 1, 2008
Tammy dear is the annestesia that is doing this to your skin and it is
normal..It will go away soon...Best of luck
— aleks1381
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