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Can chronic itching be caused by Neuropathy
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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@jchet
Is the itching only where you have identified neurpathy?
@lakelariet I don’t know.
@jchet I should probably clarify my”I don’t know.” As of now it affects my arms and legs, occasionally mu back.
@lakelariet THANK YOU 🙏
@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.
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1 Reaction@onlinescoop - I had the neuropathy symptoms 20+ years before finally deciding to get a diagnosis, mainly because the numbness was progressing up my legs. I waited because every PCP I discussed it with told me it was probably nerve damage and they could do some tests to determine if that's the cause but when I asked, if it is nerve damage what can you do to treat it, the answer was always nothing. So I kept waiting to see a neurologist until I wanted answers and I got them. Unfortunately for me, it was there is no treatment for the numbness. The diagnosis was done through nerve conduction tests and a physical examination by the neurologist. I have had several genetic tests but neither showed causes that have a connection with neuropathy. I have often thought of having a skin biopsy test to see if it could confirm whether or not my neuropathy is getting worse but decided it's not going to change or offer any new treatments for me so why have it done.
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Rose bed. I have terrible itching on my scalp too. I just can’t stop myself from scratching it. I’ve used different kinds of shampoos and none of them seem to make any difference. I get itching on my forehead, in my eyebrows and around my nose I’ll talk to my doctor this next week, but not hoping for any magic solutions. Hope you can find one., Bcool123
Neuropathy does cause itching. I sometimes itch until my leg bleeds.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-chronic-itching-be-caused-by-neuropathy/
@bcool123
I would like to know if you found any help. So far my dermatologis
t has treated me for eye mites now onto allergies. He does not believe this itching is caused by neuropathy, Mine is also the face, especially the eyelids, end of nose and scalp. At its worse it involved the whole face and burns if i rub it