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I was woken this morning by a furious itching in my right arm. It soon spread to other places so I went to see the pharmacist and she suggested Piriton. It obviously did not work as I drew blood scratching my arms, hands, legs and scalp.

Have just sen the doctor and been prescribed prednisolone, 6 tabs in one go for five days, and keep the Piriton going. I also have an anti-histamine cream.

I really am praying I get some relief as it is driving me mad.

Have you changed washpowders or eatern something different
That you can think of
Nothing worse than an itch

No Saundra, they were the first things I looked at.

I have been using the same laundry stuff and personal hygiene things for years, and I make most of my own meals. I also checked myself out for any bites or stings.

The meds seem to be kicking in, so I am now getting some relief.

what did you have for dinner last night? Was it a lumpy bumpy skin or itchy from inside (if that makes sense?)

meriad wrote:what did you have for dinner last night? Was it a lumpy bumpy skin or itchy from inside (if that makes sense?)

I had one of my own Chinese curry with noodles, Ria, one I have had plenty of times before.

It is not a rash or lumpy bumpy, it is sort of just below the surface and I want to get my nails right in and give it a good go. Grrrr...

just a thought WM you said you had had your quilt refreshed at the launderette
was it drycleaned or washed

It was washed, Saundra, and it has been on the bed since then.

It is hard to fathom because I did nothing at all out of the norm.

Hmmm sounded like an allergy to me too, but if you've not altered any products, or foodstuffs then I can't think what it might be?

I hope the meds give you some relief, I would also recommend getting some hydrocortisone cream, you can buy it over the counter.

Try not to scratch, it makes the itching worse as it sets up the itch-scratch-itch cycle I know it is hard - as an allergy and eczema sufferer I know just how maddening it can be xxxxxx

Kaz, I cannot think what it is either. I have the cream as well as the tabs and am drinking loads of water to try to flush whatever out.

I am going to have to go for another no-soap lukewarm shower soon.

Have you any other symptoms WM ?