Anyone else have itchy, red bumps during Radiation?

Noel

I am a little red, not bad burnt yet from Radiation treatments. Today will be #20 with 17 more to go, the last being 12 boosters. But now, I have these red itchy bumps that drive me nuts. The radiation oncologist gave me hydrocortisone to use for that, but, it isn't taking away all of the itching. Anyone else have any ideas? I will certainly ask my radiation oncologist before I use anything else, but, I just wanted some options. And, my skin feels so tight, especially at the top of the radiation on my throat. And, this is weird, but, my nose has been congested ever since I started radiation. They say it isn't possible that the radiation is doing it, but, it started with my first treatment, gets better on the weekends when I don't have treatments, and then gets worse when I start again. RaDiAtIoN SuCkS!

dbs1673

itchy
I was very itchy during my radiation. My Dr had me take an over the counter allergy pill ie benadryl to help with the itching. She preferred this over some of the prescription creams as she didn't want to temper the already tempered skin. I also had an over the counter hydrocortisone cream that I would keep in the freezer. What instant relief with that coldness! Hope this helps!!

Jeanne D

I am also suffering with
I am also suffering with those red bumps and the itchiness. ( if that is a word ) They gave me hydrocortisone too, which helps some, but, I still itch. There has to be something else out there that would help. And, I have booster's coming up too and am scared to death of them.

phoenixrising

Jeanne D said:

I am also suffering with
I am also suffering with those red bumps and the itchiness. ( if that is a word ) They gave me hydrocortisone too, which helps some, but, I still itch. There has to be something else out there that would help. And, I have booster's coming up too and am scared to death of them.

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Kristin N

Those darn red bumps are
Those darn red bumps are itchy. I started scratching some of mine today and YIKES...It isn't good. I wish there was something else I could use. Any ideas? And, when does the itching go away??????????????

seof

Talk to Dr.
As always, talk to your Dr., but I have heard of people taking Benadryl and taking some prescription creams, which I cannot remember the names of right now. Your Dr. and/or chemo nurses can give you suggestions. I had little white blisters, just like I have had in the past with a bad sunburn. The blisters broke and the skin started peeling. Intense moisturizer (aquaphor/vaseline) helped. I don't know if it will help with itching.

Best wishes, seof

Kristin N

When does the itching and
When does the itching and the red bumps/spots go away? Hopefully, soon after the radiation ends. The itching is awful! Benadryl? Is that prescription creme?