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What do you do for Neuropathy itch?

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Anyone having success with treatment for chronic itchy skin due to neuropathy?

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Hello @jchet, You will notice that we merged your post with an existing discussion in the Neuropathy support group on the same topic so that you can learn what others have shared that helps. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion.
-- What do you do for Neuropathy itch?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-do-you-do-for-neuropathy-itch/

I do get an itchy skin frequently with my neuropathy on my legs and arms and have gotten a little relief with Dermeleve anti-itch creme. What treatments have you tried?

@jchet I have this too. I have been using just skin cream, but was at my dermatologist’s office yesterday for a skin biopsy for SFPN and asked her for a suggestion as it’s really “getting to me.” She sent in a pres. of 5 mg of Naltrexone. It’s a very small amount. It has to be compounded so only certain pharmacies do it. Ins. doesn’t cover it. 30 tabs will cost me around $70 (shipping included). It’s expensive, but I’m going to try it. If it helps it’ll be a big relief and worth it.