Can chronic itching be caused by Neuropathy

Posted by Rosebud @rosebud123, Feb 6, 2024

I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for about 20 years.
The only symptoms I’ve ever really had is a lot of tingling, numbness and spasms in the legs and toes.
For the past 12 months I’ve developed this chronic itch that started in my scalp but is now my whole body.
I have absolutely no rash or dryness anywhere.
My neurologist has told me he hasn’t heard of neuropathy causing itching which surprises me.
I’ve been to a Dermatologist who says he can’t see anything that’s causing it.
My Dr says she thinks it’s from high Uric acid.
In totally confused as to what it could be as it’s driving me crazy.
All three of them can only suggest Amiltriptyline which I’m not willing to take as I’m super sensitive to medication.
Has anyone here had the same problem and what did you do for it please.

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bobcutter | @bobcutter | Jan 1 1:02pm

I have chronic itching that I experience all over, and I know a bad case is coming when my scalp starts itching. It drives me mad. Suicidal. I don’t know what to do about it. I take Neurontin but it only helps a little bit.

cwesterfeld | @cwesterfeld | Jan 2 8:30am

I have this periodically, I take a combination marijuana gummy. It has cbd, cbn .and 5 units of thc. It helps me.

frandylpark | @frandylpark | Jan 2 7:28pm

I have suffered from PN for many years but have also had a lot of treatment for sun exposure on my head and elsewhere (Squamous and Basal cell carcinoma). At least a couple of times a day I have an itch on my head that only an aggressive scratching session will satisfy the attack. Can't determine the exact cause.