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How Can Pain And Itching In The Body During Cancer Treatment Be Treated?
Hello.....My father is receiving Keytruda every three weeks for stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. He s having terrible discomfort with stabbing pain, burning, and intense itching. No visible rash. His Dr has him on high doses of gabapentin. That s not helping. Benadryl not helping. Any suggestions?
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
I see that you are already taking antihistamines which are have not been effective. I would recommend consulting your doctor about taking prescribed corticosteroids orally or as injections for relieve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
I see that you are already taking antihistamines which are have not been effective. I would recommend consulting your doctor about taking prescribed corticosteroids orally or as injections for relieve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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