I am almost 4 weeks post op and the sides of my torso and armpits are itching like crazy! So much that it wakes me up at night. Anyone else have this problem?

I am almost 4 weeks post op and the sides of my torso and armpits are itching like crazy! So much that it wakes me up at night. Anyone else have this problem?

Yessss I have been going nuts since last week, I am also 4 weeks post op. tried antihistamines for a few days but as soon as it wares off I am back to scratching like a monkey! Stopped ally meds for a week as instructed by my doc but still no difference!

I haven't been on meds since day 4 post op. I have no idea what this is. I've heard its a side affect to rapid weight loss, new stretch marks forming etc... whatever you do DONT google it. Lol...scared me to death.

Unusual but happens. Try OTC steroid cream and moisturize after shower and bath like Crazy. PS it'll be worse in winter. ANY possibility it's medications???

Unusual but happens. Try OTC steroid cream and moisturize after shower and bath like Crazy. PS it'll be worse in winter. ANY possibility it's medications???

I was on Vitamins and bile salt meds which I stopped last week but again slowly starting to incorporate them daily God help!

I haven't been on meds since day 4 post op. I have no idea what this is. I've heard its a side affect to rapid weight loss' date=' new stretch marks forming etc... whatever you do DONT google it. Lol...scared me to death.[/quote']

Lol any idea how long the effects last for ?

When I hear itching, I think of Cholestasis. You may have gallstones, or somehow bile is backing up somehow. Recommend alerting your surgeon's office.

I had horrible itching until I was about 8 weeks out. My doc told me it was normal and didn't seem to concerned. It went away completely. I'm 3 months post op

I took Benadryl and used coconut oil. It helped a little.

I itched like crazy my first two weeks- as soon as I stopped taking Roxicet it stopped. I think I was allergic to the red dye.

I had horrible itching until I was about 8 weeks out. My doc told me it was normal and didn't seem to concerned. It went away completely. I'm 3 months post op

I took Benadryl and used coconut oil. It helped a little.

Thanks I will try that!

Thanks I will try that!

Totally know how you feel! I itches so bad I couldn't sleep. I would be red raw from the scratching! I'm lucky I didn't scar by from all the scratching! Hang in there! I hope the Benadryl and coconut oil helps!

yes. I have itching in armpits, belly and on the presure points on my butt. otc cortisone cream helps immensely