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Elley

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Servely itchy skin
« on: Today at 09:11:43 PM »

Hi everyone new on here so please bare with.                                                          I started peri meno properly 7 years ago, had mirena so no periods anyway for years. Had that removed in 2020 and stated Kilofem.  Around the same time I stated getting the most horrendously itchy skin on and off but mostly on. Ive tried every anti histamine going even the strongest prescription only and they didn’t touch me also many many creams, im trying child’s farm oat derma ATM but still no help. Had bloods done and all ok. When I say I itch it’s the most intense prickly heat type that also can feel like bites and tingly too! Anyone know how  many years this can last ? Or any suggestions as to what might make it stop. After 5 years of it it’s driving me absolute insane It keeps me awake and it’s relentless. I sometimes get a bit of peace after a shower but it’s short lived.        I don’t get hot flushes but I have times when my skin feels overly warm to the touch but I don’t if that makes sense, no sweating or anything just hot skin, this seems to make it worse and hot weather also my clothes touching my skin can be really aggravating. Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. TIA x
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Elley

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Re: Servely itchy skin
« Reply #1 on: Today at 09:31:52 PM »

Hi everyone new on here so please bare with.                                                          I started peri meno properly 7 years ago, had mirena so no periods anyway for years. Had that removed in 2020 and stated Kilofem.  Around the same time I stated getting the most horrendously itchy skin on and off but mostly on. Ive tried every anti histamine going even the strongest prescription only and they didn’t touch me also many many creams, im trying child’s farm oat derma ATM but still no help. Had bloods done and all ok. When I say I itch it’s the most intense prickly heat type that also can feel like bites and tingly too! Anyone know how  many years this can last ? Or any suggestions as to what might make it stop. After 5 years of it it’s driving me absolute insane It keeps me awake and it’s relentless. I sometimes get a bit of peace after a shower but it’s short lived.        I don’t get hot flushes but I have times when my skin feels overly warm to the touch but I don’t if that makes sense, no sweating or anything just hot skin, this seems to make it worse and hot weather also my clothes touching my skin can be really aggravating. Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. TIA x
forget to mention I had a small bleed in June 2023 but nothing since so I’m guessing I’d be post menopause now? Also the doctor thought the hrt tablets may have been causing the itching so she switched me to patches but unfortunately they have t stopped it either ( 4 months on them now) hope someone can help  :'(
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