Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Has any every utilized light therapy for the itching. My dermatologist want sto try a course of it with me and I am not sure that it makes even the slightest bit of sence. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think MI-Cindy, a, JP, Kym would say it has usually worked quite well for them. See the message thread for #94824. " WOW- thanks everyone who got back to me regarding this topic. The itching is still absent [touch wood!!] and I have been able to come off all of my 'itching' meds which is great. I would certainly much prefer a sun-bed or two to bucket loads of pills! Thanks again everyone! Kym " Arne ---- mdwblaze mdwblaze@...> wrote: ============= Has any every utilized light therapy for the itching. My dermatologist want sto try a course of it with me and I am not sure that it makes even the slightest bit of sence. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think MI-Cindy, a, JP, Kym would say it has usually worked quite well for them. See the message thread for #94824. " WOW- thanks everyone who got back to me regarding this topic. The itching is still absent [touch wood!!] and I have been able to come off all of my 'itching' meds which is great. I would certainly much prefer a sun-bed or two to bucket loads of pills! Thanks again everyone! Kym " Arne ---- mdwblaze mdwblaze@...> wrote: ============= Has any every utilized light therapy for the itching. My dermatologist want sto try a course of it with me and I am not sure that it makes even the slightest bit of sence. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I used to find great relief with tanning booths. Just need to be cautious. Cindy Baudoux-Northrup __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks Cindy and Anrie > > I used to find great relief with tanning booths. Just > need to be cautious. > > > Cindy Baudoux-Northrup > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks Cindy and Anrie > > I used to find great relief with tanning booths. Just > need to be cautious. > > > Cindy Baudoux-Northrup > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 How did this work. My concern is that when I am in the heat I itch more. The Dr is talking about having three weekly sessions, so I first have to see if my insurance covers it. Any suggestions as to frequency and things would be helpful. Dawn > > I used to find great relief with tanning booths. Just > need to be cautious. > > > Cindy Baudoux-Northrup > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks > > Hi Dawn > > Light therapy has been a miracle cure for my itching so I would whole > heartedly endorse it. It does however have the downside of increasing > the chances of getting skin cancer and for that reason my > dermatologist is trying to reduce the dose/frequency to find the > lowest dose with the best effect. My feeling is that my itching has > been so bad that I am willing to take the risk - I know that may sound > flippant, but surely taking tonnes of pills for the itching is worse > for my liver? > > It may take a while to ease the itching - the treatment starts with > very small doses [around 30 seconds] to minimise the burning, but my > itching disappeared after around 3-4 weeks. > > My advice would be to give it a try, I am sure that you will find some > relief. > > Kind regards > > Kym > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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