Finished yesterday, driven me mad today, so itchy. Got some hydrocortisone cream 2.5 but not enough. Got an appointment on Monday to see doctor but any advise on what I can get before I go mad!!
Hi nick , I had that and the cream , try antihistamine piriton it may take edge off it maybe cold cabbage leaves in fridge like for breastfeeding mums worth a try but definitely antihistamines xxx
I know what you mean, I am in exactly the same position. Have today, bought some E45 Itchy cream, and like you hydrocortizone, but not helping. I wish I could help you and me too. If you do find anything I would much appreciate a nod and likewise I will let you know too. x Ellie 49
Thanks Sue, still going mad with this itchy, sore skin. Used E45 itch cream last night, had to get up and wash it off, it really burnt. This morning a friend has given me some aloe vera leaves, so I have been using the gel from them. Think I will speak with surgery nurse on Monday and get something stronger, by way of hydrocortisone cream. This site is brilliant, at least you know you are not alone, so thanks very much. x Elaine
Hi, I finished rads on Tuesday. My itchy rash started the week before and has developed. The radiographer said it would peak in about 10 days. Getting huge relief from aloe Vera which I get straight from the plant. Just break a stem off and open it. So cooling and soothing and very natural.
I was also diagnosed in January with a neurological disease which causes a neuropathic itch on my arms and legs. Sadly, aloe Vera doesn’t help with that as the nerve endings are causing it and it’s internal and not on the surface. I think itching is far worse than the pain.
I hope all you fellow sufferers on here get some relief from the Aloe Vera…do buy a plant. They are great! I’ve used mine for years. It heals open cuts very quickly as well.
Good luck everyone. X
I’ve done 21 of 33 rads after mx and removal of pectoral muscle. Obviously, there’s not much flesh in the area being irradiated and my rads team are trying to ensure I don’t have skin breakdown. After rad 19 last Friday and over the weekend I was needing regular painkillers as the skin and scar were swollen and tight, burning and sore, but the pills weren’t really doing much to help. On Monday the rads team gave me a non-adhesive dressing, PolyMem, with instructions to moisten it with cooled, boiled water and hold it in place with a close fitting top. The relief was almost instant and, two days later it’s still really helping.
PolyMem is used by tissue viability nurses to protect ‘at risk’ skin (bed sores, incontinence, etc) and the manufacturer’s blurb says it promotes healing. Definitely worth a try, imho, if you are struggling. Tat xx