Awful side-effect of radiation.

[warrior queen]

I had my final treatment yeaterday, and over the last couple of days the site of my radiation has become more and more itchy. Apparently normal, and could last up to a month they say.
To the point where I am about ready to rip off that section of my scalp!
The oncologist has prescribed a cortisone cream, but it barely mutes this infernal itch.
It's so bad it is now interfering with my sleep
I can't scratch or rub.

Anyone had this? What helped?

SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!

-cries-

 

[JohnnySavage]

I've had a lifetime exposure of almost 10 REM.

But I was this way before the radiation.

 

[Lancecastor]

They may have to amputate.

 

[warrior queen]

They may have to amputate.

And I may let them

 

[Lancecastor]

And I may let them

They have a free pike with every decapitation this week....some sort of "OUTLANDER" promotion...

 

[lovetoread]

Go get some allergy pills.

They may work for the itchiness.

 

[Balladeer08]

I had my final treatment yeaterday, and over the last couple of days the site of my radiation has become more and more itchy. Apparently normal, and could last up to a month they say.
To the point where I am about ready to rip off that section of my scalp!
The oncologist has prescribed a cortisone cream, but it barely mutes this infernal itch.
It's so bad it is now interfering with my sleep
I can't scratch or rub.

Anyone had this? What helped?

SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!

-cries-

Not related to radiation, but sometimes my legs itch, I'd scratch them until I bled. Which is when I brilliantly figured out I had a problem. Tried various moisturizing creams, helped some. But the thing that worked best for me was Aspercreme. Yeah, a cream form of aspirin, but oddly there is no aspirin in it. Active ingredient is trolamine salicylate, whatever that is.

Hope it helps you.

 

[BotanyBoy]

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It won't make the itch go away..... but you won't give a fuck about it either....

 

[warrior queen]

Go get some allergy pills.

They may work for the itchiness.

Like for hives?
Might try that.

 

[BotanyBoy]

Not related to radiation, but sometimes my legs itch, I'd scratch them until I bled. Which is when I brilliantly figured out I had a problem. Tried various moisturizing creams, helped some. But the thing that worked best for me was Aspercreme. Yeah, a cream form of aspirin, but oddly there is no aspirin in it. Active ingredient is trolamine salicylate, whatever that is.

Hope it helps you.

That's aspirin.

 

[InWord]

That's aspirin.

Don't spoil it.

 

[warrior queen]

Not related to radiation, but sometimes my legs itch, I'd scratch them until I bled. Which is when I brilliantly figured out I had a problem. Tried various moisturizing creams, helped some. But the thing that worked best for me was Aspercreme. Yeah, a cream form of aspirin, but oddly there is no aspirin in it. Active ingredient is trolamine salicylate, whatever that is.

Hope it helps you.

I juat looked this up.
Can't use it on broken/irritated skin.
So, no good for me.

 

[parodyluvr75]

Like for hives?
Might try that.

That's a good idea, if the wound is sealed, maybe a numbing cream too.

 

[Brollyanna]

Cannabis oil, directly on the area.

 

[eyer]

A half gallon of muriatic acid poured directly over your head during shower time should take care of it...

...don't worry about getting it in your eyes - it won't hurt (much).

Yw...

...you racist piece of shit.

 

[phrodeau]

Sunburn is the same as radiation, so a sunburn ointment should give relief. Aloe vera, or what you will.

 

[Noor]

Creams-Clobestasol Propionate, pimecrolimus, pills-maybe some antihistamines-an H1 and H2.

There are other things, but the broken skin makes that difficult. Wear cotton gloves to sleep in so you don't itch in your sleep.

 

[Noor]

There is also a pill you can take that stops itching from skin infections ask a dermatologist.

 

[ChinaBandit]

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It won't make the itch go away..... but you won't give a fuck about it either....

It's good medicine. Watch out though, you may find yourself fucking a bald chick.

 

[warrior queen]

It's good medicine. Watch out though, you may find yourself fucking a bald chick.

I am no longer bald! My hair is just over 1cm long now
Well - except for the radiated spot, which is bald. And red. And ITCHY!!!

 

[Wings]

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It won't make the itch go away..... but you won't give a fuck about it either....

This is exactly what I was going to say.

 

[warrior queen]

Creams-Clobestasol Propionate, pimecrolimus, pills-maybe some antihistamines-an H1 and H2.

There are other things, but the broken skin makes that difficult. Wear cotton gloves to sleep in so you don't itch in your sleep.

I've been wearing beanies to bed. Covers my head and stops me scratching.
Added bonus - it has gone directly from summer to winter here, so my naked head is warm

 

[warrior queen]

This is exactly what I was going to say.

I don't do weed.
Every time I tried in the past it made me want to throw up.

 

[Wings]

I don't do weed.
Every time I tried in the past it made me want to throw up.

Then find some oil or edibles.

 

[warrior queen]

Then find some oil or edibles.

Most canabis products are still illegal here.
You can grow 6 plants for personal use, but if you get caught growing them you will still get a fine (although not a criminal conviction/record).