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Brachioradial pruritus. (severe itching on forearms and neck, no rash).
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I just read your post. I too suffer from the same symptoms, including the back issue. I always thought the back was a separate issue, but in reading these posts, I'm beginning to think otherwise. The back injections were only very temporary and costly. Recently I have been using a magnesium oil on my back and it does give some relief, but some days are still unbearable. Has any doctor recommended back surgery of any kind to eliminate both issues? My dermatologist said that the nerve endings on my arms are what is effected, so perhaps there is some impingement from the spine that is effecting the nerves in the arms.
All I know is that I need a solution!
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I had xrays and an mri of the spine and saw a neurosurgeon- which ruled out any need for surgery.
In the meantime I found dermatologist, who is an itch specialist, who often uses a special compounded cream, that is blended by a compounding pharmacist, for patients. It works well for me. I use it mostly in the evenings, because the Lexapro stopped most of the itching for me. The cream has ketamine, amitryptaline and lidocaine in a lipoderm base.
On the 22nd, I am getting the PIT injections, because I would prefer not to have to use these medications. The PIT injections have worked for many people to completely go off medications.