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My body is itching from head to toe this evening i don’t know what to think 😞

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Kenner, LA
August 7
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Members rallied around a post about itching from head to toe, sharing that this symptom is very common and can range from mild to completely... Read more

Members rallied around a post about itching from head to toe, sharing that this symptom is very common and can range from mild to completely unbearable. Several members offered helpful strategies including cold showers to stop itching at night, Benadryl for temporary relief, and a prescription ointment called Tacrolimus that some found highly effective. A recurring theme was that while no single solution works for everyone, reaching out to a dermatologist or oncologist for guidance and leaning on the community for support can make a real difference.

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Head-to-toe itching sounds really miserable, and it's completely understandable to feel unsettled by it. The good news is that this is actually a known symptom of lymphoma, so you're not imagining it or alone in experiencing it.

Lymphoma can trigger the immune system to release chemicals that irritate the nerves in the Show Full Answer

Head-to-toe itching sounds really miserable, and it's completely understandable to feel unsettled by it. The good news is that this is actually a known symptom of lymphoma, so you're not imagining it or alone in experiencing it.

Lymphoma can trigger the immune system to release chemicals that irritate the nerves in the skin, causing that all-over itchy feeling. As one MyLymphomaTeam member put it, "Sleepless nights filled with night sweats and itchy skin are the worst." While it's worth mentioning to your care team, especially if it's intense or ongoing, here are some things that may help in the meantime:

- Apply a cool compress to affected areas
- Take an oatmeal bath
- Use fragrance-free soap and moisturizer
- Wear soft, loose-fitting clothing
- Avoid scratching and keep fingernails trimmed
- Try an over-the-counter antihistamine, especially before bed

If the itching is severe or comes with bumps or a rash, definitely flag it with your doctor sooner rather than later. You deserve some relief! 💙

August 7
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

@A MyLymphomaTeam Member
Donna, thank you so very much on behalf of everyone in the wonderful community for asking this question as everyone is extremely interested in this topic about itching as so many people have itching whether it be intense or slight itching, well done 👏 and keep asking these questions
Scottie 😘

August 7
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I have had itching on the back of my neck and scalp for the last five years, when I had the chemo. It is no fun but it is not unbearable. I have had tests and products to try to help but nothing really helps much. I just try not to think about it.

August 10
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Have you tried taking benadryl. My doctor started me on valtrex before I started chemo and I have also taken Benadryl if I started feeling itchy. Also on chemo day, I am given a pretty big dose of Benadryl before chemo starts.

August 13
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Thank you

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