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Can chronic itching be caused by Neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 9 11:01pm | Replies (150)

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I have not had a skin biopsy but was diagnosed with SFN. Last year beginning in May I started to itch and it began on my scalp. It would spread to various parts of my body. I thought I was going to go bonkers. My allergist, dermatologist and primary had me running in circles. I spent so much money on various OTC remedies- nothing helped. I've had blood work for systemic and auto immune- negative. Allergy tests- negative. I was even tested for parasites and fungal infections. I am being tested for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome currently. Benadryl took the itch away but I was a zombie all summer- lost months to this extremely horrible itch. I take Zyrtec now and I think it helped but mine seems to get bad with heat and humidity, so I won't know for sure until summer.

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@sweetie23 I have severe small fiber neuropathy (diagnosed by biopsy); the itch occurs mainly on my back. I tried Sarna lotion as recommended by dermatologist. It helps just a little. I have also tried Zyrtec since I take it in the spring and fall for allergies. I think it also helps, but the itch is maddening. I have not had it as bad this winter, so maybe you are right about heat and humidity. I do take supplements that are supposed to help neuropathy along with omega 3 from algal oil.