Lilprecious - I've just had my second blood test for this also. I dont have the liver pain, or vomiting that Lolly mentioned but I do have insomnia as well of course as this insane itching. I can barely type right now the itching is so annoying!!

I actually found that hot showers do help, but only for a little while. Once I am out of the shower, I have maybe 20 minutes of relief before the itching starts. As far as I can tell the key marker they are looking for in pathology is a rise in bile salts. Mine have stayed steady at 5 (I dont know what the measure is - maybe 5mg/lt blood or something like that?) but I think I'll be getting more blood tests each time I see a doctor just to monitor it as the itching has not gotten any better. I havent made myself bleed from itching yet, but I had given myself bruises.

I've been told that calamine lotion is helpful, as is Mylanta rubbed on the skin also. Best thing I can work out is to try and stay distracted - I've crocheted two hats this week trying to forget about it! Best of luck for your tests