CancerCompass message board discussion started by Kabonna on 11/6/2006 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,7622,0.htm Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello. I had my first chemo treatment on Halloween. I am very tired. But the one of the side effects from the chemo is really itchy hands and feet and well everywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions? Kabonna Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT you know you dont know me but cancer has taking much of my family live and its hard for me sometimes. well i guess all i can say is have faith and just believe in the lord he has given us a second chance. god bless Aaron Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT I too have very dry and itchy skin due to radiation and chemo. The best product I found that was suggested by the nurses is Auqaphor. It's available in any pharmacy. It's very good and helps. Maddiesdad Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hello Kabonna,Sorry that this response is a bit dated but I thought it was important to recommend a Lindi Skin product specficially formulated to address the hands and feet.  Our Lindi Soothing Balm can be found on our website or at a local retailer or hospital cancer center.  You can locate a store near you by checking with our website store locator.  The Lindi Soothing Balm is described as follows:Originally formulated for Palmar/Planter Erythrodysesthesia (Hand/Foot Syndrome), Lindi Soothing Balm is a highly emollient treatment for intensely dehydrated areas of the skin. With an abundance of avocado oil, Soothing Balm is especially beneficial to painful, cracked and peeling skin. It should be used after washing with Lindi Body Wash, while skin is still damp, but can be reapplied as often as needed. Our products are specifically made for patients undergoing or recovering from chemotherapy, radiation therapy and other targeted treatments that product side effects on the skin.steve@lindiskin.comOn 11/6/2006 Kabonna wrote:Hello. I had my first chemo treatment on Halloween. I am very tired. But the one of the side effects from the chemo is really itchy hands and feet and well everywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions?    Lindiskin Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT My Dr.'s gave me benedryl to combat my allergic reactions to chemicals.  Cptmac Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT