Severe Itching

I had been told that severe itching would be a part of this, and I was all prepared to deal with it, but the only places I itch, and I mean bad, is on the bottoms of my feet and the palms of my hands.  I thought maybe a fungal rash of some sort, but other than the swelling from scratching, there is no change in the appearance of feet or hands.

Anyone else deal with this, or is this just one of those things that may not have anything to do with the illness?  I'm supposed to go back to the clinic 2/20/08, and I wondered if it was something I should mention to him.  Mine has been indolent for almost 2 years, no treatment, watch and wait.  I just wondered if I should call them and try and get the appointment sooner.  The itch has been bad, beginning suddenly about a week ago.

I was diagnose with follicular (center cell) Lymphoma Nov 2003.  It is indolent and I have used 'watch and wait" successfully since then.  One of the symptoms prior to my diagnosis was severe skin itching which I ignored.  I'd certainly mention it to the doctor (and anything else that might crop up).  Mine comes and goes with no predictability.

Bob 

I was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in February of 2007, just about six weeks after I gave birth to my first child. Throughout my entire pregnancy I had an AWFUL rash. It almost appeared to look like bug bites of some sort, and after being treated for everything under the sun. I later learned from my oncologist that the rash was a part of the Hodgkins. Here i am one year later, and still have this rash!!! It has cleared up A LOT...but still remains on my arms and calves.  At one point in covered every part of my body except my face!

They say there is nothing that they can do for it until the cancer is fully gone.... once that happens the rash should disappear!

I wish you the best of luck, and I will be sure to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! You aren't alone!!!!

On 2/27/2008 HodgkinsHillary wrote:

I was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in February of 2007, just about six weeks after I gave birth to my first child. Throughout my entire pregnancy I had an AWFUL rash. It almost appeared to look like bug bites of some sort, and after being treated for everything under the sun. I later learned from my oncologist that the rash was a part of the Hodgkins. Here i am one year later, and still have this rash!!! It has cleared up A LOT...but still remains on my arms and calves.  At one point in covered every part of my body except my face!

They say there is nothing that they can do for it until the cancer is fully gone.... once that happens the rash should disappear!

I wish you the best of luck, and I will be sure to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! You aren't alone!!!!

On 2/6/2008 Meagain wrote:

I had been told that severe itching would be a part of this, and I was all prepared to deal with it, but the only places I itch, and I mean bad, is on the bottoms of my feet and the palms of my hands.  I thought maybe a fungal rash of some sort, but other than the swelling from scratching, there is no change in the appearance of feet or hands.

Anyone else deal with this, or is this just one of those things that may not have anything to do with the illness?  I'm supposed to go back to the clinic 2/20/08, and I wondered if it was something I should mention to him.  Mine has been indolent for almost 2 years, no treatment, watch and wait.  I just wondered if I should call them and try and get the appointment sooner.  The itch has been bad, beginning suddenly about a week ago.