Pruritus Questions (Page 6)

How do I relieve itching and rash associated with reaction to prednisone?

I have been taking prednisone to alleviate giant cell arteritis. I have developed a very itchy rash. I am unable to stop the itching? What are your suggestions for controlling or eliminating the rash and the itching?

Will Monistat 7 when Fluconazole doesn't?

About a month ago I started experiencing vulvar itching. I self diagnosed a yeast infection, took Monistat 1 and felt better for a couple of days and then the itch returned (full disclosure I did have sex on day 5 instead of waiting 7, ugh). After that I went to see my Doc but her schedule was wild... read more

Opdivo - How to treat severe itching all over the body?

husband has been on Opdivo for more than a year and now has severe itching all over his body. He takes baby Benadryl during day and an Aveeno itch lotion before bedtime. It has been a month now and very discomforting.

Itching Reaction to Birth Control???

I'm 26, and I've just recently begun taking birth control for the first time, as I'm getting married in 3 months. I started off with Gildess, which is a generic form of Loestrin I believe and was on it for 2 months. I experienced lots of water retention, mood swings, loss in sex drive, etc., but... read more

Monistat-1 - First yeast infection. I used monistat 1 day suppository 2 nights ago. My symptoms were

... a creamy discharge, and some mild itching. Now I'm still itching and discharge has changed, cottage cheese looking. Should I remedicate or go to a gynecologist?

How long does it take for Monistat 1 day to completely get rid of a yeast infection?

I took Monistat 1 day on Sunday night and it is Tuesday night and the itching has some what went away but the pain when I urinate is still there and I do feel pain when I put on the cream that came with it. Should I be worried? And when should this all stop?

Keytruda. Has anyone had success with finding relief for the intense itching and burning ( shingle?

... like symptoms)? Gabapentin not helping at all

Taking prednisone for severe itching and rash, but it's not working?

MONISTAT 1 - Used Two Days Ago And Still Have Cottage-Cheese-Like Discharge and Burning After I Pee?

I had unusual discharge and itching (to be honest I don't remember how long it was going on) so i got Monistat 1 as ive had a yeast infection before, two days ago I used the oval thing and it began to feel better. Yesterday I cleaned the area with the provided sanitary cloth and then put on the... read more

Monistat 3 - Protected sex before inserting the last dosage?

My bf and I has protected sex 6-7 hours before I inserted my last (3rd day) dosage, I’m itching way more and mild burning. I had to put on the itching cream which is slowly helping it go away. Did having protected sex affect the dosage of the medication? I was feeling better and itch free after t... read more

Yeast Infection - Yellow discharge after First Day of Monistat 7 Day Treatment - Normal?

I have had a yeast infection before and started to see the same symptoms. This time it came with a yeasty smell. I had thick white discharge and itching. I went and got the Monistat 7 day treatment and the day after I now had yellowish discharge. It’s not completely yellow just hints throughout the ... read more

Monistat-1 - is it normal to have white thick discharge the same day when using Monistat?

I used Monistat a day ago to cure yeast infection but i didnt have any itching or burning. I only had white cottage cheese discharge and pain while trying to have sexual intercourse. I inserted the ovule in the afternoon and the same day i had white thick discharge. It did not look like cottage... read more

Can hydroxyzine hcl be used as a sleep aid?

My doctor said that this is used to treat itching and anxiety. My rosacea got out of hand, caused me terrible itching. My doctor prescribed hydroxyzine hcl to combat the itching so that I can sleep. Is this a good sleep aid, for instance, when you start a new antidepressant that can cause insomnia,... read more

Generalized anxiety disorder - does anxiety cause itching?

Does GAD cause itching and other skin issues like redness / warmth? My GAD is really bad right now due to the pandemic and other issues I’ve noticed more itching overall lately. I used some lotion that I have used for along time after a shower and my arms went crazy. They started itching and got r... read more

Vitamin D - can it cause severe vaginal itching?

last few days been itching so bad, can only think vit. d is what's different I have been using.