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Unexplained Itching

Skin Health | Last Active: Mar 8, 2023 | Replies (74)

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@bjbednarz

All various pruritus that I've studied, google, you know, has specific places of itch. I itch from the top of my scalp to my knees. And what I find odd, is that if one arm itches, the other arm itches identically. Both halves of my body itch equally. Neuropathic itching sounds the most likely cause, but a Neurologist did an MRI from the top of my neck to the bottom of my tail bone, and could not identify anything she thought might be causing the itch. I still believe Neuropathic itching is the culprit, but how to pinpoint the exact reason and fix it seems to be the problem. I haven't taken any of that medicine since January 2019. I guess I probably have as much stress as the next person. Nothing in particular especially stressful. I will definitely check out @artscaping.

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@bjbednarz Since you suspect neuropathic itching have you tried Low-dose (0.025 – 0.1%) topical capsaicin or taking systemic sodium channel blockers, such as carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine? Maybe they will offer some relief.

OH wow! Finally heard of someone that has the same problem I have. My arm will itch in one location and the other arm will also itch in the same place. My leg will itch and the other will start in the identical place. It seems as if the nerves are crossed up and wired to respond in mirror immage. This also occurrs in my rib area. I have develoloped Granuloma Annulara and wondered if there could be a connection.