Itching all over!

[JasTacker1977 10]

So I am about 2.5 weeks post op and over the weekend I have been itching all over my body. My forearms, legs, neck, even groin (sorry, I know it is tmi). I have a rash on my neck but I don't see a rash anywhere else. I just itch intensely. I'm getting well over 64 oz of Fluid. My lips are also a little swollen and I have bumps on the bottom lip. I thought it might be a Coldstream but it isn't presenting like one. No constriction of airway or throat. So it doesn't seem to be anaphylaxis. Anyone else have these issues post op? I've got a call into my surgeon's office bit thought I would ask here as well. Thank you for any input!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Mine was dry skin. I was itching all over. I was putting lotion on 3x a day. Once I was able to get all my Water in for a couple weeks, it stopped.

[kathysleeve 38]

Hi Jas,

About two weeks after my gastric sleeve surgeryI also had this intense itching and rash.it was around the 5 incisions and also spread to my thighs. I contacted my surgeon and he order cortisone cream. The whole thing cleared up after a month, the only explanation I can hint of is that the sleeve surgery had some product in it like a wire or staple or stitching that my body was having a reaction to. Hope that helps, my advIce? See your Dr. There isn't anything he hasn't seen.

[MzB 297]

Mine was dry skin. I was itching all over. I was putting lotion on 3x a day. Once I was able to get all my Water in for a couple weeks, it stopped.

I agree with OutsideMatchInside. I have been surprised at how much drier my skin is now even with getting all of my fluids in. Lotion and oil are your friend. I am 14 weeks out and still use lotion/body butter about once a week. Also, it is very hot in Texas right now (just in case you hadn't noticed.. haha. That could be further drying out your skin.

[kathysleeve 38]

Sorry for typos, that's he ordered

[JasTacker1977 10]

Thank you all for the the advice. Going to see my primary care physician tomorrow at my surgeon's request. I am using lotion all over to help. It helps a little.

Edited August 24, 2015 by JasTacker1977

[Dream4tc 192]

Could be reaction to pain medications. Oxycodone can cause itching. Dry skin can also be a culprit. Try some moisturizing lotion like Gold Bond, coconut oil. Could also be a soap or laundry detergent you are using. Recall if there was anything you have changed, ate, drank, taken or used in the past month that is new (other than your surgery) possibly food allergen as well. Good idea to check with your Dr. Or go see Dermatologist. Hope it let's up soon for you!

[emilyphoenix74 49]

I found out after itching like you and my stomach had a rash and bumps. Im allergic to every kind of tape and adhesives they make for wound care. I take half a benadryl daily because i cant stop itching

[kathysleeve 38]

I forgot to mention that I also took Benadryl as well. Half didn't work so Itook I at night for several days.

[JasTacker1977 10]

Thank you all for the feedback. I went to the doctor yesterday afternoon and he diagnosed it is an allergic reaction to the Omeprazole they put me on for acid reflux. They gave me two types of steroids in an injection and I feel much better today. My lips were actually starting to swell and get bumpy which made me (and the doc) think that it was a reaction. I just started taking the Omeprazole (first time I had ever taken it as well) the middle of last week. So it makes sense. I am taking Benadryl as well to help it along.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

This is a good example of why people should see their doctor instead or in addition to asking on forums. Glad you got it taken care of.