Is Face & Neck Itching Normal?

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Hi to all,

Hope i,m not being silly here with worry but i,ve recently developed a cold sore which i,ve never had in years, also my neck & cheeks itch like hell, it,s so difficult to shave because it makes me realy sore. The itching is so bad i make the sore’s bleed, is this a normal side effect from this tamoxifen if so then how long will this go on??

Lance x

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Hi Lance

I’m not on tamoxifen so cannot comment on that. As you probably know - cold sores can creep up after years dorment - with stress. Sometimes when I get cold sores the nerves on the corresponding side of my face get really quite painful - even before the cold sore comes up. Maybe its the same idea - or maybe i’m talking rubbish.

Just wanted to try to help you - obviously with it being the holidays its difficult for you to contact someone but there should always be someone on call. also you may want to try chlorphenaramine (piriton) which may help with the itching?

Take care
Fiona

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Hi Fiona,
Thanks for your comment & your not talking rubbish,we all just care for eachother on here, someone will be on soon they always are,
Happy New Year to you & your family,

Lance x

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Hi again Lance

As you say - even tho we dont have the answers - just knowing someone else is thinking about you helps so much.

Hope your itching stops soon

Fiona
x

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I’m on taxoxifen and know what you mean abut the itching. It seems to coincide with hot flushes for me. I’m on my second batch now, and it seems to have eased a bit - I’m wondering if the brand makes a difference.

Jane

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Hi Jane,
Thanks,but i’ve been on it since August but it’s only just started about 5wks ago,Wierd !!! lol

Lance x

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Hi Lance,

I’ve been on Tamoxifen since October, and I get itching all round my torso. It seems to come & go randomly, but it’s been a lot better since I started using a moisturiser regularly so it may be due to dry skin? That is one of the side effects.