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Anyone ever had a rash from radiation treatment? I am losing my mind!!!!

Anyone ever had a rash from radiation treatment? I am losing my mind!!!!

Old 06-10-2011, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SherryCat
My 5 year old grand daughter went through the same thing the first of the year. No solution.....just lots of prayers for you!
Oh my! I am so sorry for that little thing and the emotional despair that your entire family endured! Well wishes for the little darling
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Old 06-10-2011, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Joyce99
Rexeme helped the burn I had after radiation. I practically swooned with relief the first time I put it on. Hope this will help you.
Where can I buy this wonder cream?? I don't feel burned, but the itching nearly makes my eyes roll in the back of my head. I can't concentrate on anything else..sigh. The only relief I seem to get is if I wash the area every few hours, but that will just dry it out more, and it's not very practical around the clock.
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Old 06-10-2011, 03:53 AM
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I had radiation in July of 2010..and I still have a rash and it does itch terribly. If you ask they will give you lotion. The doctor gave me Calendula Lotion..it is Homeopathic and nongreasy. He also gave me Dove for sensitive skin soap.
I had the radiation in the back and in the front for my spine. The front didn't get a rash as bad as the back.
Hope this helps you..it takes time!
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Originally Posted by bluteddi
ur not whining.... I'm a retired nurse and yes, it is a reaction from the treatment... but sorry, I dont know a cure all for the itch.....

Prehaps, oatmeal type baths?


Feel better soon!!
Aveeno is a fine oatmeal bath and comes as a soap bar too.
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Originally Posted by Just-Lee
Originally Posted by Joyce99
Rexeme helped the burn I had after radiation. I practically swooned with relief the first time I put it on. Hope this will help you.
Where can I buy this wonder cream?? I don't feel burned, but the itching nearly makes my eyes roll in the back of my head. I can't concentrate on anything else..sigh. The only relief I seem to get is if I wash the area every few hours, but that will just dry it out more, and it's not very practical around the clock.
I Googled it and you can get at Amazon.com as well as other places. Good good good luck to you! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Old 06-10-2011, 04:04 AM
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There are several anti itch lotions, Gold Bond has one, another is Sarnia ( spelling?) I know they work for my guy who is always getting poison ivy. Maybe they would help you.
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Old 06-10-2011, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Janetlmt
I had radiation in July of 2010..and I still have a rash and it does itch terribly. If you ask they will give you lotion. The doctor gave me Calendula Lotion..it is Homeopathic and nongreasy. He also gave me Dove for sensitive skin soap.
I had the radiation in the back and in the front for my spine. The front didn't get a rash as bad as the back.
Hope this helps you..it takes time!
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Hugs to you and your battle! That is not good news...a year later and you still have it?!?! Oh Lord, I am really getting depressed now! I wish mine was somewhere else, because it gets embarrassing to itch your boob in public, but I can't help myself. Perhaps I will ask the doc for a short-term dose of prednisone, which is usually what I need for poison ivy. This is very similar to my allergic reaction to the ivy- ugh.
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Old 06-10-2011, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Just-Lee
I just finished radiation therapy last week-YAY! But, I have this horrible rash that covers the entire radiated area and the itching is really affecting me mentally. I can't even sleep at night, because it wakes me up, and not allowed to scratch. Woe is me..ugh.

If anyone has been there and done that, but found some relief...please please please share this tip with me!! I have tried the recommended Aquafor, hydrocortisone, prescription topical steroid, etc....nothing is helping me at all. Sorry to be whining, but I am really losing it here :cry:
You might try Benadryl Gel --I finally got some relief with it.
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Old 06-10-2011, 05:47 AM
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When my friend had went through radiation, she used Ammens powder to relieve the itching.
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