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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Warpy

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4. Get your renal function tested

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Thu Mar 7, 2013, 10:08 PM

Mar 2013

Itchy skin isn't a part of Sjogren's, generally speaking. If your renal function is OK, lotions can help the dry skin that is a part of Sjogren's.

In any case, use a hairbrush, it's kinder to your skin than fingernails are. Plus, it will help you reach the unreachable spots on an itchy back.

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Do I get a prize for most annoying condition ? [View all] hedgehog Mar 2013 OP

oh yikes, that must be frustrating LiberalEsto Mar 2013 #1

I got put on disability so I stay home every day all day NightWatcher Mar 2013 #2

Oh, that must be maddening kdmorris Mar 2013 #3

Get your renal function tested Warpy Mar 2013 #4

It's just an itchy spot in the middle of my back where I can't reach with the lotion - hedgehog Mar 2013 #6

I was going to suggest something similar to a hair brush too, but better! Up2Late May 2013 #7

Until KC Mar 2013 #5