Question:
Has anyone had itching post op? I have had itching with welts and hives all over..

   — [Anonymous] (posted on February 13, 2000)

February 13, 2000
YOU TOO? I have experienced severe itching with hives on my legs, especially on the front of the bottom section. I have also had some acne concerns with hitching on my chest and back. I started some benedryl along with Aveeno lotiion and now after about 3 weeks, it is much better. Not for sure what caused it but it is under control. If you find a cause, please share it with me.
   — Kimberly R.

February 13, 2000
When I had a C-section in 1996 and they gave me morphine, I itched so bad I thought I would flay myself alive! Not even Benedryl helped. I was told by the anesthesiologist that morphine can cause severe itching in some people. I also had morphine for my WLS, and I itched a bit, but nothing like before! Sounds like you might be one of the "itchy morphine people." However, if Benedryl isn't helping you should mention this to your doctor.
   — Morgan B.

February 13, 2000
I had the itching and thought I would just go over the edge. I called my doctor's office and was told to use Nutrogena Sesame Body Oil. I went right out and purchased it at Wal-Mart. I used it after showering and never itched again. I was told the itching was due to the lack of some nutrients and the rapid weight loss. Try the Sesame Oil and see if it works for you. Good luck.
   — Renee C.

February 13, 2000
Hi, YES yes yes yes!!! I itched for the 14 days after my surgery until I went back to have My staples removed. I had to stop pain meds, and antibiotics because they could not keep the hives and itching under control. I thought I was going to loose what little mind I have left. I got benadryl shots at the emergency room twice. I took antihistimines for 14 days 4 times per day and still wanted to crawl out of my skin! Within 24 hours of the staples being removed the hives were gone and so was the horrible itching. I guess next time I have surgery I will have to make sure they use sutures and not staples.LOL Cool baths did help some and lotion helped for a few minutes just not very long. I scratched the skin off of my back with the back scratcher. Good luck. I truly sympathize with you. Cheri
   — Cheri H.

February 13, 2000
Regarding itching! YES i am itching all over too, especially when i get cold. It is an allergic reaction to something. Mine is to plasma which i had to have for my surgery. It is driving me crazy!! My hands are so dry from it too. My surgeon suggested i go to an internist or a dermatologist so i am going to try that. Good luck with yours! Diana G.
   — Diana G.

February 13, 2000
Yeah, I had itching too. About a week post op, my inner thighs were icthing like crazy, I never saw a rash or whelps. I applied lotion which burned since I'd scratched my legs raw in some places. I don't know why. I'm a month post op now and have no problems. I put Nutragena body lotion on all over after showering. It seems to help with the dry skin. If you're on any new medicines, I'd be afraid you were having an allergic reaction to them. Mine disappeared on it's own. Good luck Lou Ann
   — Lou Ann J.

February 14, 2000
I've been in "itch agony" since my WLS surgery on 12-01. I have tried everything (calamine, aveeno, benedryl, even ice). I have a constant rash on my neck, on my arms and most of it is all around my legs between my knees and my ankles. I even have areas that feel like orange peel. My doctor says that I'm having a allergic reaction to morphine; however, I'm really sick of it happening every day. It won't clear up and it's been over 2 months. I find that it reacts alot more to heat also. Is anyone having this problem for months also?? If anyone has a cure, please forward it! Thanks
   — Peri B.