‘Scratch until I bleed’: Mum’s de biltating condition makes life unbearable

Email An NQ’s debilitating itch during dialysis made her want to scratch her arms with a knife. Now, the federal government has stepped in to help people suffering from the often undiagnosed condition.

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AM Edition ‘Scratch until I bleed’: Mum’s debiltating condition makes life unbearable An NQ’s debilitating itch during dialysis made her want to scratch her arms with a knife. Now, the federal government has stepped in to help people suffering from the often undiagn... READ MORE   Horse snatched from Circus Police are investigating reports of a stolen horse from a visiting circus in Townsville over the weekend. Full details. READ MORE   New app helping to speed up recovery for orthopaedic patients A new ‘digital coach’ is helping accelerate the healing process for patients at the Mater Private Hospital Townsville who receive hip or knee replacements. READ MORE   ‘Take a seat to take a stand’: Red bench signals safety for DV victims A red bench recently installed outside Mater’s emergency department might seem like a simple addition - but one domestic violence survivor says it could save lives. READ MORE   ‘Special’ Mother’s Day baby enters the world A very special Mother’s Day baby was delivered in Townsville University Hospital yesterday, and mum Ashleigh says she doesn’t mind sharing the day. READ MORE   Woman in hospital, 13yo arrested after multiple property, dangerous driving offences Townsville police are investigating multiple property and dangerous driving offences, with at least one person taken to hospital. Get the latest. READ MORE   SuperCoach NRL: Roosters stars that could save your team With injuries continuing to plague playmakers in round 10 of the NRL, the Roosters’ attacking vein of form could give SuperCoaches a much-needed boost. Catch up on all the action a... READ MORE   Prince Harry ‘in tears’ after latest King Charles move Prince Harry was reduced to tears after learning King Charles bestowed a new honour upon Prince William, a royal expert has claimed. READ MORE   Tipflation con: How Aussies are getting stung As if the shoddy Aussie dollar wasn’t bad enough, tourists now have to navigate the insanity of ‘tipflation’. See our tipping tips and how much you should pay. READ MORE   ‘It’s time our school uniforms underwent gender change’ School girls are having their skirt lengths checked and their waistbands monitored – this is why rules need to change. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.