Hi Toppy

I know the misery this can cause. Going down the food allergy/intolerance route by elimination without professional help is a diificult task. But with long waits for dermatology you dont seem to have much choice.

Rice and lamb seem well tolerated by most. Like you dairy produce is a trigger for me. It seems it is the protein component that causes me grief. So I avoid all products containing whey skimmed milk. As well as dairy products.

Have you thought of external factors that may affect you? For instance certain laundry detergents and conditioners can irritate and dry out the skin. As can many shampoos and soaps. Rough fabrics like wool. Sweat, strong sunshine etc.

Try using fairy laundry detergent. Emulsifying bath oil instead of soap. Moisturising lotions like balneum or E45 anti itch cream. This may ease your symptoms. It is all a bit unscientific but Ive found it helps ease my symptoms.

Ed

Thank you for your kind words, I have tried most of these, shampoos and soaps are a problem, I use various prescribed creams on my legs and have been given steroid cream for the itch, as well as fexofenadine (4 x 180mg per day), but nothing touches it.  I have today received an appointment for September and am so thankful.

Thank you for your kind words, I have tried most of these, shampoos and soaps are a problem, I use various prescribed creams on my legs and have been given steroid cream for the itch, as well as fexofenadine (4 x 180mg per day), but nothing touches it.  I have today received an appointment for September and am so thankful.