I have severe (to the point of burning like pain) itching at my incision sites. It woke me up last night and I couldn't get back to sleep for hours. I've tried putting antibiotic cream on and it helps a little bit.

Does anyone have a suggestion? It's driving me crazy and keeping me awake at night!

I have severe (to the point of burning like pain) itching at my incision sites. It woke me up last night and I couldn't get back to sleep for hours. I've tried putting antibiotic cream on and it helps a little bit.

Does anyone have a suggestion? It's driving me crazy and keeping me awake at night!

HELLO FROM MN

Try an ice pack for a few mins. Doesn't heal it but will take the itchy feeling away for a while and it only does this for a few days. No more than 5 mins. at a time

Blessings, Mary

i would have to say that this is pretty normal .... its a part of the healing process.. its your body repairing tissue and it creates an itchy feeling! hope it goes away sooner rather than later for you!

Thanks Mary! Never even thought about ice :-)

I had itching but no burning. I started putting a thick cream on them each morning/night and it helps

I have severe (to the point of burning like pain) itching at my incision sites. It woke me up last night and I couldn't get back to sleep for hours. I've tried putting antibiotic cream on and it helps a little bit.

Does anyone have a suggestion? It's driving me crazy and keeping me awake at night!

Ooooohhh... I remember that part. Not fun! I woke up scratching my stomach in my sleep and had pulled off one of the scabs. ;( The thing that helped me the most was to itch BETWEEN the incision sites. That actually helped out and I felt a lot better. It didn't last for too long, though - so you have something to look forward to!