Itchy and *****ly skin with no rash

[Lolpigs]

Thanks Pholi, I will do that if on monday the blood tests dont show anything wrong. I guess I should be greatful they dont on some level!

The pharmacisit I just spoke to said in the mean time we have to treat as though there is a rash, even though there isn't one and gave me some telfast and some calomine lotion. The only rash I get is if I scratch and the skin goes red which goes away after a time.

Interesting it could be food related but I couldn't think what. I've started taking a multivitamin again just in case I'm lacking something.

Fingers crossed for monday!

[Lolpigs]

So blood tests showed everything was fine. Dr said my liver enzymes were slightly elevated but nothing major. My Dr wasnt interested in refering me anywhere. Said that we can treat it generally with steroids but that was it. Said I can come in again "if I want". When I saw him kept trying to tell me it was dry skin.. err I have Psorasis I know what dry skin looks like and it dosent feel like this!

I need to find a new GP, any recommendations in the Parramatta area? I'm really dissapointed at this treatment TBH.

I want to rule out the serious conditions this can be a sign of but not getting any support from him and thats a shame as we have been to see him for many years

[Pholi]

I'm glad that you're blood tests were clear, but it must be very disappointed to be dismissed like this. No recommendations re another GP, I'm afraid, but you could try contacting the RACGP (Royal Aust college of GPs) and asking for contact details of any GPs with a dermatology special interest in your area. That way you wouldn't need a referral from your GP, and if the specialised GP felt it was appropriate, he/she would still refer you to a consultant.

Keep pushing for diagnosis and treatment, it is not normal to have itching that drives you up the wall, and you deserve to be treated better.

edited:Just found this website : http://bjchealth.com.au/our-team/our-doctors/ Dr James Choi has Immunology and Dermatology special training, which sounds ideal. You can get this issue sorted, and then decide later if you want to change from your regular GP for all other aspects of your health, or not.

[Lolpigs]

Thanks so much Pholi that is so much help I've been looking high and low for a GP in parramatta with a specality! I definatley dont want to just take steroids for no reason, can't believe he suggested it really. I dont care about taking medication for a reason, but not becuase he can't be bothered figuring out what the issue is or referring me to someone who can.

THe worst part about this is the tingling *****ly skin in conjunction with the itching, feels sometimes when it *****les like I'm being stabbed with a pin however I haven't had any numbness yet as a result. Its a creepy feeling and very bothersome. My husband says I've started tossing and turning in my sleep so its definatley getting worse.

I'll go see these guys and see what they say. Thanks again I'll let you know how I go.

x

Edit: Booked in to see him but hes a specalist so going to get a referal from my current dr.