One of the NANY side effects of Immuniotherapy is itching. I received the first of many infusions on Monday, 8 December. On or about Monday, 12/15, I started itching on my arms, especially above my elbows in the crook. Over time, it has gotten progressively worse. Not to the point, it is driving me crazy, or more so than I usually am, but certainly I’m more than aware of it. I have been applying the cream prescribed for diabetic itch, and it seems to help. At first, after cream application, the relief lasted a long time, even overnight, but not so much now.
I have an appointment with our dermatologist later today, and we’ll see what he has to say – probably bounce the ball onto our oncologist, who is administering the immunotherapy.
Yet another cross to bear!
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