Article: Help - Itching After Hysterectomy?

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Article: Help - Itching After Hysterectomy?
I recently had my hysterectomy, and I am itching all over. My ears, my head, my legs and my incision. I kind of think it is dry skin. Does it have something to do with the surgery? I have been using vitamin E for the scar and it is helping there. Do you have any ideas?

Many things can contribute to itchy skin after a surgery. Along with normal post-op surgery itches, you might be experiencing a change in hormone levels. Hormone surges cause hot flashes, which can feel like itching too. Any pain medications (especially containing codeine) that you are taking can also cause itching. That’s a lot of itching!

Here are some suggestions to help ease the itching:

Lather lotions all over your body.
Take a bath in “Aveeno®” to soothe the itching. (Check with doctor about a bath)
Benadryl is very helpful for itching.

Be sure and check with your physician if the itching continues and for recommendations for products for you.

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.