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Can chronic itching be caused by Neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 29 11:09pm | Replies (134)

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Welcome @onlinescoop, I thought I would share a reference for you since new members to Connect are not allowed to post links for a short period of time to help keep spammers off of our community. This may not be the same article but I'm sure there is more than one if folks do a search.
-- Generalized chronic itch induced by small-fibre neuropathy: clinical profile and proposed diagnostic criteria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31838774/

You are not alone with the symptoms. There are many discussions and comments from members on the topic of neuropathy and itching. Here's a link that lists the discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/.

I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy with only numbness and some tingling but no pain. I also experience itching skin but it's not constant for me. It's good that you are going to the doctor and asking more questions. Do you have a specific neuropathy diagnosis?

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@johnbishop Thanks for the information. I will access it.
I have numbness on my feet, hands, and it is now moving up my legs. I also feel numbness on my lips and nose now. My itching is everywhere especially my face and scalp.
I also do not feel pain.

How were you diagnosed? With the skin biopsy test? There is also a genetic test one can take to see if one has the SFN genes. I will be getting tested shortly.