Question:
I am 6 weeks out and my incision is itching nonstop. Is it normal??
It is driving me crazy! Sometimes I have pain in my incision too. — S A. (posted on July 15, 2003)
July 15, 2003
yep... it's normal! It's healing!! :~) If it gets excruitaing (the pain in
the incision) talk to your doc... it will hurt, but shouldn't be that
unbearable at 6 weeks out!
— Sharon M. B.
July 15, 2003
Hi Sondra- When I had my gall bladder removed non-LAP about 17 years ago,
my incision became red, inflamed and itchy like crazy. I think some degree
of itchiness is normal, but if its too out of control, I would ask your
surgeon or PCP. In my case, I'd had an allergy to the tape that was on it.
They prescribed hydrocortisone cream aaahhh what a relief :o) Good Luck!
— Mea A.
July 15, 2003
Yes! And unfortunately, it gets worse before it gets better. It took
about 4 months for mine to stop. Sorry!
— Patty_Butler
July 15, 2003
Did you have any kind of surgical tape on your incision? I had an allergic
reaction to mine that was still going on weeks after it had been removed. I
used a steroid cream for a week or less and it was all better.
— Carol S.
July 15, 2003
I'm at 3 months post and still itchy......no surgical tape on me, just
normal healing... I use Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Soothing Relief
Anti-itch Moisturizer - it works like a champ.
— Judy N.
July 15, 2003
Yup - mine itched for about 4 months as well. Aloe Vera gel (available
cheaply at Walmart) helps a ton!
— [Deactivated Member]
July 17, 2003
Gosh darnit, I love this site it constantly makes the experience much more
paletable as time goes by. But do I really have to deal with the itching
for such a long time. I figured once my doc removes my staples, hopefully
when I see him next week, the itching would subside. No such luck huh? I
am going out soon to get some aloe vera cream as someone mentioned. I hope
it will help.
— Rosa F.
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