Causes for Itching...

[angela515]

Now that my phosphorus is too low, I know thats not the cause, unless low phos causes itching, which I doubt. Im very itchy all the time.... what could it be from???

[Rerun]

Now that my phosphorus is too low, I know thats not the cause, unless low phos causes itching, which I doubt. Im very itchy all the time.... what could it be from???

Pain Medicine??

[kitkatz]

Fleas??

I knw, you try to get some serious help and someone always has to be funny!

[angela515]

I didn't know pain medicine could cause itching... I am taking Vicodin... hmm... intersting.

Kitkatz... 

[kitkatz]

I know I know!

Chocolate causes me to itch on my legs.

[angieskidney]

My Phosphate is perfect and yet lately I am itchy. I have come to the conclusion that it is too much fluid as it sits in your tissues and stretches your skin out and dries your skin tremendously. Let me ask you this: Have you noticed if your skin tends to be on the dry side lately and it never used to be like that?

What are your fluid gains like?

[KICKSTART]

Yup i have noticed how dry my skin has become, just thought it was due to us being in bad health in general, and not fluid overload. I just tend to use plenty of moisture cream! 

[BigSky]

Now that my phosphorus is too low, I know thats not the cause, unless low phos causes itching, which I doubt. Im very itchy all the time.... what could it be from???

I have no basis for this but maybe its your body reacting to having all the toxins being removed from it since your transplant.?

[angela515]

My Phosphate is perfect and yet lately I am itchy. I have come to the conclusion that it is too much fluid as it sits in your tissues and stretches your skin out and dries your skin tremendously. Let me ask you this: Have you noticed if your skin tends to be on the dry side lately and it never used to be like that?

What are your fluid gains like?

Well I do notice dry skin, but I have had that, I guess I should use lotion more. No fluid gain, im actally losing weight since transplant.

[Zach]

Normally I would say try to get some sun or use a UV lamp, because it has worked for a number of dialysis patients.

But now that you're on anti-rejection medication, that's not a good idea.  Speak to your transplant team about adding Omega-3 supplements to your regimen.  I know ... one more pill!!!   

[angieskidney]

My Phosphate is perfect and yet lately I am itchy. I have come to the conclusion that it is too much fluid as it sits in your tissues and stretches your skin out and dries your skin tremendously. Let me ask you this: Have you noticed if your skin tends to be on the dry side lately and it never used to be like that?

What are your fluid gains like?

Well I do notice dry skin, but I have had that, I guess I should use lotion more. No fluid gain, im actally losing weight since transplant.

Oh yes I was thinking dialysis! I was so tired when I posted! So it wouldn't be fluid gain for you. Hmm... itchiness after transplant .... well, hopefully you aren't allergic to anything you are currently taking.

Normally I would say try to get some sun or use a UV lamp, because it has worked for a number of dialysis patients.

But now that you're on anti-rejection medication, that's not a good idea. Speak to your transplant team about adding Omega-3 supplements to your regimen. I know ... one more pill!!!

Ya exactly! They say when you have a transplant to always put on sunblock 30 when outside because with some of the medication they put you on you have an easier chance getting cancer.