Hello, my father was just recently diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma and sezary syndrome, he has extreme itching and was looking for any recommendations he may try to get some relief, any help would be greatly appreciated.
You may want to check out the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation website that will give you lots of information about your disease. They have an online support group and patients will share their experiences with itching. www.clfoundation.org
i would try benadryl it works the best for Itching Good luck i wish you the best. Your Dr could probably prescribe you atarax its a little stronger then benadryl.
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You may want to check out the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation website that will give you lots of information about your disease. They have an online support group and patients will share their experiences with itching. www.clfoundation.org
Thank you for your help.
You might also check out my blog entry on itching, it's very general but might point you in the right direction: Lymphoma Itching
i would try benadryl it works the best for Itching Good luck i wish you the best. Your Dr could probably prescribe you atarax its a little stronger then benadryl.
Thank you for your help, I will check into the atarax.
Ask your GP or your pharmacist, there might be something off the shelf.
