Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report 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
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report 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
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report 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
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Posted October 20, 2008 I used to find great relief with tanning booths. Just need to be cautious. Cindy Baudoux-Northrup __________________________________________________ Quote
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report 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
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report 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
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report 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
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report 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
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