Radiation Dermatitis severe
Hello Everyone,
I was diagnosed with a reoccurrence after 7 years. I had a lymph node dissection on July 8th. I finished 16 rounds of radiation on September 23. I started to develop burns by end of week 2. It has gotten progressively worse. I have seen my radiologist twice since because all the "treatments" aren't working. I have such severe itching that I cannot even go to work. I was just prescribed doxepin cream but my pharmacy is out and I have to wait until Monday. I am going absolutely insane from the itching. I used Miaderm during all my treatments and Aquafor. I then got 2.5 hydrocortisone but it doesn't help. Now I use silver sulfadiazine for promote healing from the open wounds and then Lidocaine.
Please any suggestions on how to control this itching. I am at my wits' end and am thinking about hospitalization.
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Have they suggested gabapentin?
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Hi Orangeflower, I did try it but it did not help.
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Try a sunburn aloe gel with lidocaine. I used that with RO approval. My skin broke the first time was a real mess. This really h
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I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I went through something similar. Whatever you try, put it in the refrigerator so that it's cool when applied. That should give you some instant relief, it might not last very long, but it's a nice break. I peaked exactly 14 days after my last session. On the 15th day I was healing and the itching and burning was gone (I know that doesn't help you much right now).
I hope you find something that gives you some relief.
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