Why You're So Itchy (HINT: It's Probably Not Histamine) | Dr. Shawn Kwatra

[@jenfugo]

Hope you enjoyed this episode! I'd love to hear what you thought. Leave your comments + questions below :) And if you want more information on this topic, check this out → Root cause - www.skinterrupt.com/?s=root+cause

[@SailingSarah]

"it (itch) is a form of hell" This guy UNDERSTANDS.

[@continuallycountingchicken7338]

I thought the same thing!!

[@continuallycountingchicken7338]

This was fascinating to me. I was recently diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria (dealing with since January). I also have vasovagal syncope. I pass out when I hit my knee or elbow in just the right spot. I also pass out with extreme intestinal distress. I feel like I have more GI issues than most people. Is all of it connected to each other? 😮🤯😳🤔

[@SamJones-11]

Bile acids in the blood cause itching too

[@Tonya0220]

I’ve been itching for 6 1/2 years; no outward signs of a skin condition other than small skin blisters on my torso, breast, and shoulder area. My PCP put me on Lyrica at bedtime and Allegra 2x/day. Currently not helping much at all, so I’m on steroids for a week. How do I find a REAL solution?! I’m so tired of itching! I have Hashimoto’s and am currently working to correct my gut as well.

[@jenfugo]

Have they ruled out Prurigo Nodularis and Grover's disease?

[@Tonya0220]

@@jenfugo No, I haven’t heard of them and he hasn’t suggested anything other than meds and a dermatology appointment that lasted 5 minutes. :) I also have Keratosis Pilaris and gluten-sensitivity. I’ve gone totally gluten-free for the past year and half. It comes and goes. Thank you for replying! I enjoyed Dr. Kwatra and would definitely visit him if I lived in his area!

[@Tonya0220]

Just wanted to let you know I first heard you on the Thyroid Answers Podcast with Dr. Eric Balcavage. Great conversation!

[@firstlast1732]

A doctor with Anthony who cares I want answers I don’t care about empathy just give me results you get me out the door ASAP

[@EmsThaBreaks441]

So if it is IL 31 caused, do you recommend Nemolizumab? And if not, why not? (Question to both of you).

[@jenfugo]

Hey Rob... there are MANY factors involved, so it's unlikely Jen can recommend anything without the bigger picture for you personally. -Team JF

[@firstlast1732]

This is a podcast of more questions than answers complete waste of time