To go to GP over this?

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So I hate taking up Gp time for things unless they’re vital. But I’m not getting any sleep or rest lately because I’m getting BEYOND itchy. Every single night and absolutely everywhere. I don’t know what to do anymore. Sometimes there’s heat lumps and sometimes not. I’ve googled persistent heat lumps but it doesn’t appear to be a better thing. Not changed washing powders, no change of soaps and no rashes.

Can anyone advise before I have to book a GP app?

Yes, that’s fine. How old are you? Could be the menopause and they can help with that

Nope too young for menopause! I’m honestly despairing

Please see the GP. It's what they're there for. Entirely reasonable for you to get this looked at

You might need blood tests to check liver function etc - see a GP.

And if it's a long wait for an appointment, pop into the chemist in the meantime. Pharmacists can be brilliant in my experience

Bed bugs?

I had constant itchy lumps like an allergic rash for months. The GP diagnosed idiopathic urticaria (ie no known cause) and eventually through trial and error found a combo of antihistimanes that worked.

It eventually disappeared on its own. I've no idea if stress was part of it.

Eurax cream from the chemist was also brilliant.

How long has this been going on for?

The past week. Why liver function? I did have an overdose of paracetamol about 6 months ago that damaged my liver..

I hate to say but could it be scabies? If not could be an allergic reaction. Yes after a week I would see a gp regardless

There’s no apparent rash and the lumps that come and go are 100% heat lumps

YES go to the GP! You have waited, it hasn't gone away, it needs checking out.

Itchy skin can be a sign of liver disease. Given your recent history I'd strongly recommend you get that looked at first. Best of luck.

I second getting a liver function test as pp says itchy skin can indicate poor liver function. Given you already have had some issues that's a concern. Good luck.