Hi I am a newcomer this is my first posting! The reason I contacted Myeloma U!K was because since my STP in July 2011 I have been suffering with skin and rash problems affecting my back shoulders and sides and then my upper torso up to my shoulders around breast and into arm pits. I have tried antihistamines and numerous creams which help a little but the itchy sensitivity just drives me crazy. At one point I was getting sharp like a hot needle stabbing sensations almost like my nerve endings were involved. I have reported it to my doctors and initially they felt it could be fungal related, but the fungal cream prescribed has not helped. I have since been told that I should see a dermatologist. Hearing that others have suffered similar problems has helped a little as the doctors have not said that this is a side effect and I had thought it was only me that this had happened to. I am encouraged by the few posts which have said that it clears up in 6 months or so.
It's nice to be able to discuss without feeling embarrassed.
Love Cally
Hi Cally and welcome to the forum . I feel for you with the itchiness it must drive you mad! I havent got any tips as I have not had this problem but it sounds as if you have got some reassurance already Good luck and I hope it clears up very soon Best wishes Bridget
Hi Cally thank god i thought i was the only one wit a rash!! I put a post on here under newcomers SPOT'S wish i'd seen this first. Went to my Dr's got anti hyst tablets and cream seam to be working!!! Had my STC 5 weeks ago and i hope i'm not going to suffer these spots for 9 months !!! Any way nice to see you on here Sandra.
Hi Sandy: You sound like me was thinking that being in pain would be preferable to the itch as at least I could take Paracetamol! I received an appointment to see dermatologist this morning for January 16th hoping my skin will have cleared up by then and I can call and cancel it.!!
Will keep you informed how it goes. Best Wishes Cally
Hi Everyone
Sorry not in a position to comment,but I do know that in boots they do a solution called polytar ,not sure if it,s correct spelling cost £4 it is very good for people who have itchy skin,at £4 might be worth a try. Eve
Cally 13 years ago.
