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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: RainingRoses on July 09, 2010, 07:42:42 AM
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I posted last week about itching and received some good information from IHD members. I saw my neph yesterday, and armed with the info from IHD, we made a viable game plan about the itching.
In the post, I also mentioned that I ordered a product for pruritis and would share if it was any good. I found the product by doing a Google search and reading about it in a post on a renal support group. It wasn't expensive, and I was desperate so I ordered one--with little expectations. For me, it worked and worked well. I know there are various causes of renal pruritis so I don't know if it will work for you. I wrote the company, and they offered to give a 25% coupon to IHD members--if you want to try it. Put in the code KIDNEY at checkout.
I am a new member here, and I just reread the rules about links. I hope this is not breaking any rules. I'm curious to know if it helps other ESRD patients. The name of the product is ThermaSkin. I tried the spray but will order the roll on today.
This is the website where I ordered:
http://www.greensations.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Greensations-Skin-Care/
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Thanks for sharing this with your IHD family. You are truly an IHDer - caring and sharing :cuddle; I myself do not have an itching problem, but I am sure this will be very appreciated by those who do. Thanks again.
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Thank you for posting this.
The anti-itch product shown, uses capsaicin as its active ingredient.
Capsaicin has indeed been shown to be effective against uremic (renal) pruritus--the itching we ESRD patients suffer from. I've used capsaicin (in another product) myself.
Note however that it can be irritating to the skin--causes a warm sensation like liniment--so it should NOT be applied to broken skin or to wounds.
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I've used other capscaisin ointments with varying degrees of success. Mostly, they gave an intense wamrth, and then the itching returned. I don't know why, but this product works differently. Again, I don't know if it will work for anyone else, but with the price is inexpensive plus a 25% discount. I really encourage giving it a try. I keep it in my purse and beside my bed. Pretty amazing how well it's working for me.
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I posted last week about itching and received some good information from IHD members. I saw my neph yesterday, and armed with the info from IHD, we made a viable game plan about the itching.
In the post, I also mentioned that I ordered a product for pruritis and would share if it was any good. I found the product by doing a Google search and reading about it in a post on a renal support group. It wasn't expensive, and I was desperate so I ordered one--with little expectations. For me, it worked and worked well. I know there are various causes of renal pruritis so I don't know if it will work for you. I wrote the company, and they offered to give a 25% coupon to IHD members--if you want to try it. Put in the code KIDNEY at checkout.
I am a new member here, and I just reread the rules about links. I hope this is not breaking any rules. I'm curious to know if it helps other ESRD patients. The name of the product is ThermaSkin. I tried the spray but will order the roll on today.
This is the website where I ordered:
http://www.greensations.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Greensations-Skin-Care/
I just ordered for my mum who is constantly plagued at night time (mostly) by general itching caused by ESRD. She was given a menthol cream which does not appear to do much good, so I'm really hoping this will make a difference to her. I will let you know! Thank you.
Graham
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Graham, let me know. I ordered more of this product so that I always have one in my purse. I recommend the roll on.
Pete (who is a woman) from Atlanta
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I just started dialysis, and my skin dried out and got very itchy. My skin saver in a bottle is Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. Not only does it stop the itching right away, but that real dry skin on my heels and legs softens right up. Since I can only take baths (tunnel cath) I got some Aveeno liquid soap to use in the bath. The oatmeal component helps with itching and the soy seems to smooth the skin.
Fish oil sounds a little too "fishy" for me, but has anybody tried krill oil instead?