My dad is 81 and he had severe eczema and itching since august'21. Then multiple issues we noted after that.
His diagnosis isn't complete yet, but he has these symptoms: unbearable itching all over the body, no sleep, weight loss, muscle weakness, memory loss, low sodium
His IgE went up as high as 2350 and its fallen to 943 now. His PSA is 5.43 ng/mL and his PET CT initially picked up enlarged prostate and some suspicious neoplastic activity in prostate. Rest of his body were all clear.
For itching, we saw an Immunologist who ran multiple blood test including allergy tests. He has no allergy profile but his ANA was found to be POSITIVE 1+.
We saw an Uro Oncologist and per his recommendation did Prostate MRI too. Per report, his PI-RADS 4 and suggest biopsy correlation.
My question is - he is frustrated visiting so many specialists dermatologists, geriatrician, haemato oncologist, uro oncologist and done so many tests that he doesnt want to do biopsy now. Can he afford to take a break for 4-5 weeks?
Also, what can he do to find some relief for itching? He applies moisturizers 3-4 times a day and anti histamines do not work. He is on anti depressants but does not sleep well.