Need some advice

Hi Mmac

T2N1M0 Tonsil cancer.... Finished Chemoradio June 2023

I have psoriatic arthritis and was taken off long term methotrexate meds at start of CRT...itching and spots appeared 2/3 months after CRT treatment stopped.... I initially put it down to morphine usage.... GP put me on Piriton antihistamines (3 x a day) took a while to work but did ease the problem.... still bothered by the condition now....itching causes some sleep issues....Eurax cream helps but I have to buy this from pharmacy....mention the condition to your CNS..

Peter

Thankyou Peter I will.

Hi Mmac

You really do need to get a diagnosis to get the right treatment for the itchy skin. I had a few itchy red spots for a while after my treatment too but they went away when I took an antihistamine tablet.I still get them from time to time but only the odd spot.  Don't know what causes it. However yours may be for a completely different reason to mine. Perhaps your Macmillan nurse may be able to shed some light on things.

Lyn

Thankyou, yes I think to put my mind at rest I need to get it checked out. Unfortunately the health service in NI is appalling. Can’t get a GP appt for love nor money. Have been trying to ring speciist nurse all morning & no reply nor is there a possibility to leave a message as I’m just cut off after a couple of minutes of endless ringing. I’ll persevere as I’m just to concerned not to. Thankfor your reply.

If you’re eligible for a shingles or flu jab book one and show the nurse at the same time. It might be a short cut to see your GP 

Oh that’s an idea, thanks.