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What do you do for Neuropathy itch?

Skin Health | Last Active: Oct 22 1:02pm | Replies (314)
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@krobberstad

Hi Chris! Thanks for the welcome. I was diagnosed by my allergist 20 years ago after undergoing 4 years of allergy shots with taking a daily dose of 20mg Reactine (Cetirizine). After being retested and not showing positive for previous allergic triggers he told me I only need to continue taking the 20mg reactine for the rest of my life because if I don’t my body reacts with burning/itching usually only on my hands and feet. But since getting both shots of the Pfizer I noticed that I was getting a symptom that was like little pinching/itchy/shock like sensations all over my body simultaneously. This morning I thought I was going insane with it after getting out of the shower. I had already taken my 20mg reactine with plenty time for it to be effective. My condition seems to be mostly triggered if my body feels the slightest bit warm. My husband suggested I take a Benadryl and I did and sat in front of the AC to cool down. Eventually it helped. I have read that it’s Neurological and not allergies.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Oct 16, 2021

Hey there @krobbersstad, this is very interesting. You have been told that you are not reacting positively to allergens. It is interesting that temperature is a factor for you and if I understood correctly is one that currently is causing your body to react. I also had an outbreak begin today on my right arm. It's been a while since that has happened.

Do you think that stress is a factor? Can you remember being "attacked by the itch" during a time of stress or when there was a decision to be made, or an incident to be tolerated and put to bed? I had a TKR (total knee replacement) in August. From the time I got home from the surgery center up until right now, I have had unbelievable outbreaks and have found that my life has revolved around the itch outbreaks but only on the surgery leg.....not on the non-surgery leg. I am using tacrolimus (the ointment) twice a day to try to keep it under control. So....is that because of some surgical medications that interacted with my itch generating cells? I have an appointment with my dermatologist next week to see what we can figure out.

One final question.....what do you mean when you say that it's Neurological and not allergies? I would appreciate learning more about what you have read.

So I am using the OTC Allegra every day which helps with the arms but this leg is driving me C-R-A-Z-Y.

Let's stay in touch...you have lots of experience which can help others. And that is what Connect is all about.
Thanks for sharing......
Chris

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