What To Do For Itching

I used to take half an Oxycodone 5/500 as needed for cervical for neck pain and it worked fine. Last night I took a whole dose for the first time because of sever stomach pain from vomiting all day. I may have eaten something bad the day before but there was nothing more in my stomach and the pain kept me awake (but I was exhausted from the ordeal). My refill is Endocet 5-325. I guess I had an allergic reaction because my feet started burning in the middle of the night and I was going insane. I iced them in a pan of cold water and ice for as long as I could (30 seconds in/30 seconds out) until I finally felt numb and fell asleep. Woke up late afternoon to the burning itch in my feet - worse than before - and burning, itching palms as well. It was too late to go to my doctor or urgent ca...

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My vagina has been itching me so badly and i have also been discharging. I think it's an infection. How do i treat it? ## Is the discharge whitish? Does it look like cottage cheese? If so, you may have a vaginal yeast infection and you will need an antifungal medication to treat it. Have you consulted your doctor? It would be best to have it checked out to be sure what is causing your problem, so you can get the best and safest remedy. The NIH lists other typical yeast infection symptoms as possibly including spotting and vaginal soreness. Are you on any medications?

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I take this for itching, but I have a high count of red blood cells. ## Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases and (at higher doses) cancers, but has significant adverse effects. To learn more information about Prednisone, please follow the link below... Did you have any questions or comments to add? Please post back if you.

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I will say diabetes mellitis. Is anyone in your immediate family have diabetes taking insulin or pills? ## Hi Rose, There are actually a number of different potential causes for itchy feet, including but not limited to: Athlete's foot; Eczematous dermatitis; Contact dermatitis due to an allergic reaction; Scabies; Side effects of certain medications; etc... Regardless, if one doesn't know the cause of their condition, it would probably be wise to get a proper diagnoses from your doctor before jumping to immediate conclusions, since there are so many possibilities. I hope this helps!

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I seem to have a very smart Doctor. He prescribed Norco 10-325 for post surgical pain. The first bottle gave me nothing but relief. The refill, at a different pharmacy, caused unbelievable itching all over and down my throat. I called and told him he had me look up the mfgr on the bottle. It was Qua. He said my problem is the dye used in the second batch. He re prescribed to the original pharmacy and got the Norco manufactured by Watson. If you are taking an opiate that is making you itch, have your doctor re prescribe from a pharmacy that uses the pill made by a different mfgr. You are probably not allergic to opiates or Codiene after all. ## Hello, Charliemike! How are you? I am very sorry about the problem that you experienced. However, I would like to clarify that while this may be ...

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I on larsarton and started itching very bad all over is this a side effect. ## Hello, Candy! How are you? Sorry about the itching! Do you also have a rash/hives or are you just itchy? If it's the latter, then it could be due to the effect that the Losartan has on your circulation, since it basically eases the workload on the heart to lower your blood pressure and treat cardiac conditions. If it's severe and continues, you may need to ask about trying a different medication. Other side effects may include headache, cough and low blood pressure. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Started Losartan in mid-June 2014. Within days I started itching...first around my lower back, then my forearms and the backs of my thighs on the second day. Doctors didn't have a clue, and I ...

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I am 24 years old and I have had an on and off skin rash on the top of my left foot and one on my outside of my right shoulder for the past 2-3 years. Same two places always. I have not been to the dermatologist because they seem to go away if I can leave them alone and not scratch them. When I do get them they stay for awhile because I can't stop scratching them (maybe due to stress). The past month they have been itching the hell out of me and I can't stop scratching. I have tried all types of lotions and creams that you can buy at a walgreens but they only work for a little bit then back to scratching. I asked the pharmacist for his 'expert opinion' and he said I should try something stronger like cordran tape that covers the area and prevents me from scratching it. I...

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My skin itches after taking a bath. I have changed soaps and body lotions ## Hello, Sybza! How are you doing? What about your shampoo and conditioner, if you use any? Those typically wash down over the body, when you're using them and then rinse them off, so that's also something you should look into. How about your towels and the detergent and/or fabric softener you use on them? What type of water do you have? All could be culprits. Have you consulted your doctor?

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When I had the chicken pox as child my doctor prescribed a little gray pill for itching. Many pills were left over, and for years afterward, whenever my mom or dad or I had a cough, we would take the pill to stop the nagging itching in the back of our throats. This pill worked well, even after the expiration date, and nobody died. This pills was prescribed in the 1960s, the doctor is deceased, so we cannot go back into the medical records to find the name of the pill. Does anyone know of similar pill today? ## Topical skin itching, or was it solely for the scratchy/itchy throat? More specifics may help to narrow down the possibilities. Does anyone else know? ## I am interested in this tiny grey pill [ like a tiny M&M] I took it in the 60's for a bad rash and it stopped the itchi...

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How can I control the itching from methadone? ## Itching isn't considered a normal side effect of Methadone, the FDA lists it as typically causing side effects, that may include nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. It also carries the risk of being habit forming. Ref: Methadone Information However, itching might occur as a withdrawal symptom, or as an allergic reaction to Methadone. Do you also have a visible rash? Any hives, or swelling? Have you informed your doctor?

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I have chronic itching due liver disease. My dr. said that taking cholestyramine may help. Can you offer any insight ## Hello, Viktoria! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about your health issues. Cholestyramine helps remove bile acids from the body and in many case where someone has a liver problem, the symptoms they experience such as the itching, are due to it not being properly processed out, anymore. So yes, it may help you, others have had success with it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking 25 mg metoprolol and 400 mg magnesium oxide for atrial fibrillation for about a month. Over a week later a bad rash developed on both hands and one hand is red and puffy. Got off the mag oxide since I thought that was what caused it, but the side effects have gotten worse. I can't stand the itching. Afraid to go off both meds, my doc has not been much help and I feel confused. I never took any pills before this. I am 69 years of age. I need it to work really badly, what do I do? ## Hi Linda, sorry to hear about the effects that you're experiencing. It sounds to me like you may be having an allergic or more serious reaction here, so I would recommend reporting all of this to your doctor if you have not already done so. The reason I say that is because you may n...

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I have a rash in my body, mostly my legs. I have been on xarelto ones a day for about one month.It is very itchy I dont know if taking a benadryl will help. ## It would be best to check with your doctor. If it hasn't been worsening and you haven't also had hives, then the itching may be related to the effect Xarelto has on your circulation and not an allergy, which means Benadryl won't do much. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Is there anything else I can help with?

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NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS RHINETON PILLS ARE USED FOR? ## Rhineton contains the active ingredient Chlorpheniramine, it is an antihistamine that is most commonly used to treat allergies. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and dry sinuses. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## Can Rhineton tablettes be used for coughs? ## I have a big and a small legs, they are like this Because of medication. So what can I use to make them Right again? ## Hi the doctor gave this tablets to me. I am astmatic and have a haert condition. Willit help ## Rhineton Tablets can cure warts? ## Can this be used on a cat? ## I have small rash on my hands and feet after using a washing detergent, its itching and so red, can rhineton releive the itchiness? ## Is rhineton the same as allergex ##...

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Been on Pradaxa fro three months, experiencing severe itching all over. If I stop taking Pradaxa how long will it take for itching to stop? ## Hello, Alexandra! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Many medications in this class can cause itching, due to the effect they have on your circulation and, if you switch medications, it may take a few weeks for the side effects to go away. But please do not stop taking it, without consulting your doctor. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and easy bruising. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been prescribed this for repeated UTI and am on a 56 day course. But three weeks in I too have intense itching. I take one tablet at night with some food or milk and two hours later the itching starts. I find ice packs on feet and hands help and have tried taking an antihistamine one hour before but this doesn't seem to help. I have resorted to taking one of my husbands amitriptyline which helps to calm things down, and is easier than standing in a bath or cold water whilst holding my hands under the freezing cold water tap !! Not fun. I also get a shortness of breath, like a tightness in my chest. I am waiting to hear back from my GP as to whether I should stop taking it. ## I think you should contact your doctor immediately, these could be the symptoms of an allergic reacti...

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Anyone have a remedy for all of this dang Itching? ## Incivek contains the active ingredient Telaprevir, which is used to treat Hepatitis-C and a rash is a very common side effect of it. Learn more Incivek details here. How severe is your Hepatitis? What kind of shape is your liver in? Are the enzymes elevated? I'm not sure what might be safe for you to use in this case. Have you tried asking your doctor?

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Has anyone had night time itching with Jevity? ## Hello, Amy! How are you? Since this is basically just a medical food to provide proper nutrition, it's very doubtful that it would be causing it. Have you consulted your doctor? Are you on any medications? What medical conditions do you have? ## I'm have bad itching upper body. It's been 3 months since I finished radiation. Itching is bad creams don't help for long Arms back and chest itch no marks or rash. Was wondering if it was feeding Jevity

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Hello I have problems with an itchy rectum. I don't know why? can you help please ## Hello, Janko! How are you? As listed by the NIH, that could be a symptom of hemorrhoids. Have you ever had any blood in your stool or pain during/after a bowel movement? Have you consulted a doctor? Are you on any medications? Do you strain to have a bowel movement? ## Hi, I used trimovate cream for this and it was amazing. It stopped my itching.

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I am suffering from severe itching in my inner thighs where the underwear borders touch the skin and also arm pit and groins. I had taken medicines for about three months and during this period the problem just seems gone but the same problem is back with great fury. I have severe itching especially at night. As far as I remember I had tried some yeast bread and also had been on antibiotic medicine a year and a half back. From then on I think this problem started..I am employed and sometimes i feel so ashamed to not resist itching my rectum area. Please suggest some medicines to get rid of this problem. Thank you. ## Hello, Joshva! How are you doing? Sorry about the problem that you're having. If it's occurring where clothing tightly rubs the skin, you could be allergic to the d...

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