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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: sullidog on February 09, 2010, 03:48:22 PM

Title: itchy access
Post by: sullidog on February 09, 2010, 03:48:22 PM

I appear to have an itch on and around my access.  It seems to come and go. If I had to guess I'd say it's from the sites healing but I've not heard of this happening or seen any related posts on it on the internet. Anyone else have this issue that could shed some light on this problem? If it helps any I have a graft.
Troy

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: monrein on February 09, 2010, 04:03:55 PM

Could it be related to tape on your sites?  The glue can really irritate.

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: cookie2008 on February 09, 2010, 06:03:10 PM

Ive been having this issue since I started using my access, I have tried everything nothing seems to work if any ideas please let us know. I have a fistula and I use paper tape the other tape takes my skin off.

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: RightSide on February 09, 2010, 06:30:09 PM

Are you allergic to latex?

Are you allergic to any of the various creams and disinfectants used on your access?

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: Pam on February 09, 2010, 07:54:37 PM

Since the first day I used my fistula, I've had the same problem.  They ruled out being allergic to the tape or betadine. My neph seems to think that there is a nerve involed. It doesn't happen each day but when it does it is maddening!!
Pam

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: cookie2008 on February 09, 2010, 09:20:27 PM

I am wondering if it is from the emla cream, I have buttonholes but still use the cream, I tried it without wont do that again the blunts still hurt.

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: sullidog on February 10, 2010, 05:21:37 PM

No, not alergic to any of that. I think your right though it might be the paper tape causing it to itch. When I had my catheter the dressing they used also made my skin itch. I think I just have very sincative skin.
Troy

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: monrein on February 11, 2010, 04:55:59 AM

Paper tape drove me nuts with itching.  I finally switched to gauze bandages that wrapped all the way round the arm, sticking only to itself.  We had three choices of tape and bandaids or two other types of bandages for the end of D.  I had to use the tape of course during the sessions.

Title: Re: itchy access
Post by: valve on February 12, 2010, 01:39:24 PM

I have the same problem.  I have a fistula and use the emla cream with my buttonholes.  I think it is the emla cream but not positive.