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Unexplained Itching

Posted by bjbednarz @bjbednarz, Nov 28, 2020

In early 2019, I began to itch all over my body. I had no rash or otherwise physical evidence as to why I was itching. I had taken some medicine that I think started the itching, but when I stopped the medicine, the itching did not stop. I have been to multiple doctors, have had numerous blood tests, full body MRI, and stopped other various medications, but to no avail. It seems like there is a glitch between my brain and body. My brain is telling my body it itches, but there appears to be no reason. I'm being tortured with this itching. Can anyone please help?

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kimass1 | @kimass1 | Nov 29, 2020

I had an unexplained itch, but it did have little pinpoint bumps that would itch like crazy. NUMEROUS Doctors and test, elimination diets, etc.... could not figure it out. By accident I found that taking two ibruprophen would make it stop. it was inflammatory in nature and that was the only ting that gave me relief. Not one doctor suggested it or could understand why it worked. It may not work for you, but be your biggest advocate. Research the hell out of it and try everything until you find what works for you.

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bjbednarz | @bjbednarz | Nov 29, 2020

Thank you for your information, unfortunately, I have stomach issues and cannot take ibuprofen.

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avmcbellar | @avmcbellar | Nov 29, 2020
In reply to @bjbednarz "Thank you for your information, unfortunately, I have stomach issues and cannot take ibuprofen." + (show)
@bjbednarz

Thank you for your information, unfortunately, I have stomach issues and cannot take ibuprofen.

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Sorry to hear you cannot take ibuprofen. Have you tried a pain reliever that is not a NSAID like Tylenol?

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bjbednarz | @bjbednarz | Nov 29, 2020

Also, I have no neuropathy pain of any kind, I just itch everywhere.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 29, 2020
In reply to @leawright11 "The answers you received were obviously from someone NOT familiar with Neuropathic Itching! This is not..." + (show)
@leawright11

The answers you received were obviously from someone NOT familiar with Neuropathic Itching! This is not an allergic reaction!!
I am so sorry you received bad advice.

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@leawright11, please note that the title of this discussion is "Unexplained Itching." Members are sharing their experiences with itching due to a variety of causes, including neuropathic itching, possible allergic reactions, stress and other potential causes.

Lea, do you experience neuropathic itching?

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Parus | @parus | Dec 1, 2020

Itching can be caused by many things. The causes are endless. I can say it is annoying whether the cause is known or unknown. If one can find the reason hopefully there will be a solution.

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lucky1038 | @lucky1038 | Jan 31, 2021
In reply to @deborahfrick123 "@bjbednarz I too, had some unexplained itching of the skin back in 2019. Yes, I too..." + (show)
@deborahfrick123

@bjbednarz
I too, had some unexplained itching of the skin back in 2019. Yes, I too went to the doctors, doctor had no explanation. I tried just about everything, creams, sulfur soap, clorox wipes, witch hazel rubbed into the skin, etc... I changed my clothes three times a day, I took 3 showers a day. I washed all my towels and sheets every night after use. Then, I took a bath with six cups of Epsom salts. I laid in the tub, my head was soaked in the tub so I could get all my hair too. I laid on the front of my body in the water so my whole body was in the epsom salt water. I put my face in the water, when I got out of the tub I did not rinse off the salts. I laid on towels I had put on my bed. I took a bath every 2 hours, with six cups sometimes 8 cups of epsom salts, no rinsing. I did this four times a day. About five days later the itching stopped. This worked for me. I never found out what had caused this. If you try it let me know your results.

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Thank you for sharing your epsom salt bathing routines. GLAD you're free of the Itching.

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tim1028 | @tim1028 | Feb 12, 2021

What has helped me with unexplained back itching has been to use an OTC ointment and wear a t-shirt made with Tencel at night. It's helped a lot. And, too, I apply a moisturize cream to my back during the daytime.

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moylandavis | @moylandavis | Feb 13, 2021

Have you tried Beta Alanine?

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Feb 14, 2021
In reply to @bjbednarz "I've taken Gabapentin to no avail. I've tried both prescription and OTC allergy medicines, The only..." + (show)
@bjbednarz

I've taken Gabapentin to no avail. I've tried both prescription and OTC allergy medicines, The only thing that gives me any relief is Aspercreme with Lidocaine. I apply it daily, multiple times to various itching locations.

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@bjbednarz
I hope you are still around. Are you still struggling with the Itch. I just completed an update. You may want to check it out.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-itch-an-update-about-testing-and-treating/
May you have contentment and ease.
Chris

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