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Hepatitis C

I was diagnosed with hepatitis C years ago - I have recently been itching all over my body with no rash. it feels like I have jumped in a pile of fiberglass, could this be from my hepatitis?
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250701 tn?1320974765
Yes, you can have itching my doctor gives me aterax. I have had itching on and off treatment. The aterax seems to work well.
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Yes, I have heard that when bile starts to build up in the body people can get very itchy.  I think it is from high Bilirubin.  You may want to change the soap you are using to non scented or even a soap alternative.
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