moffie 16 Posted September 15, 2012 Four days post op and my incision sites are itching really bad. Help please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB 346 Posted September 15, 2012 That means they are healing. Slap don't scratch. And don't pick it. That's what I was told by my Orthopedic surgeon when he put my leg back together with 300 + stitches. And my tattoo guy says the same thing SLAP IT not hard. Works for me don't know if it will work for you Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffie 16 Posted September 15, 2012 Ok thanks. Pretty sure I would not have thought of that Paul! It works! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB 346 Posted September 15, 2012 People would look at me slapping my self though my pants and think I was nuts. They really ich when you can't get to them like in a cast from your toes to your hip and in traction . They will go away in a few days. Hang in there Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steph1558 3 Posted September 15, 2012 I'll tell you what works better than anything! Vagisil feminine itch cream. Or whatever other brand u find. Best.Stuff.Ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffie 16 Posted September 18, 2012 Well Paul and steph- I tried slapping and the vagisil. Worked-but went for my one week appt today and apparently I'm having a bad allergic reaction to the surgical glue at my incision sites. That has spread all over my stomach and if it wasn't so funny I'd be mad! LOL. Glad it's not an infection though...just have to take benedryl and use cortisone cream for a while. Neither has done anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiladydee 402 Posted September 18, 2012 Did u try cortisone creame? Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffie 16 Posted September 18, 2012 Yes tried cortisone cream it does help some but not for long. Doing research online someone said try Pepcid ac - strong histamine blocker. I will do that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites