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EReuter    1

EReuter
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I'm a little over a week post op and my incisions are sooooo itchy. At first I thought it was because they were healing but now I think it's something else. Last night I woke up scratching, not a good thing. I feel like a kid with chicken pox. I'm thinking it might be an allergic reaction but I'm not sure. I havent taken a benadryl yet but I plan to as soon as I can. Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

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Amanda61082    28

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It could be the steri-strips. Are they starting to come off already?

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EReuter    1

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My dr took them off when I saw him a few days after my surgery. He tiook them off on the 27th. They have been itchy since about friday.

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judych    225

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My dr took them off when I saw him a few days after my surgery. He tiook them off on the 27th. They have been itchy since about friday.

antihistamine ?? it will ease the itch and help you rest.

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sweetsoutherngirl    32

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I had a horrible allergic reaction to the pain meds, I am still dealing with it. I had a rash that started off a little itchy and then it was like I was on fire. I did figure it was the pain meds after calling the doc. I stopped the meds but it was too late and I was covered in this rash. Now I am peeling from my skin being so dry now. Try the Benadryl and call the doc in the morning.

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SaucyBandster    23

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I had a HORRRRRIBLE reaction similar to this. I had horrible welts, red marks and severe itching from the steri strips.

I have been using cortisone cream and taking benedryl and it has helped. Also, don't use super hot Water on the welts. I clean with peroxide and air dry them and then use the cream all over.

They were driving me mad about 2 weeks and are finally getting better.

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judych    225

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I had a HORRRRRIBLE reaction similar to this. I had horrible welts, red marks and severe itching from the steri strips.

I have been using cortisone cream and taking benedryl and it has helped. Also, don't use super hot Water on the welts. I clean with peroxide and air dry them and then use the cream all over.

They were driving me mad about 2 weeks and are finally getting better.

i have a bad reaction to the iodine thats used... and also to some of the adhesives on the dressings... so i need to be careful as well. using peroxide and air drying them is a good way to go. I will be asking before hand what they can do to stop any allergic reaction.

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