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Brachioradial pruritus. (severe itching on forearms and neck, no rash).
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Hello, I have suffered from this condition for over 2 years, and it is ruining my life! I have tried many medications, acupuncture, chiropractors, dermatologists, neurologists and even doctors who have told me it is all in my head! Lyrica and Cymbalta mostly keep it at bay, but every so often it flares up, and then I need to basically shut down. I could do that with Benadryl, ice packs and an occasional glass of wine and cancelling whatever plans or work I had to do. Unfortunately, I have plateaued out on Benadryl, so all I can depend on are my ice packs. I am at my wits end! I live near Boston, home of some of the best hospitals in the world - you'd think they would be able to help me! I'd be happy to hear from anyone. Mannix
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You noted that the Drs that you have seen say it's just in your head. When I started going to the Drs here in the last 2 years most of them never even heard of this issue. I had to show them from google what it was. Most said I was the first to come to them about this issue. No it's not in your head I have found to many people with the same issue. Not many as bad as I have got it. But there are many out there and the resolve for this is the Drs will tell me I don't know and maybe we can try this to see if it will work
Mannix, They have found with me it's caused by the nerves in your neck. They have done a nerve block in my neck. If you will read on down in the comments you will see the explinations of the procedures they have done to me to relieve my symptoms
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Gabapentin is working for me somewhat but I have had to increase the dose recently abandoned I’m afraid that will continue. I have been using essential oils to ease the itching also, especially when ice isn’t available. Young Living is an excellent brand, a bit expensive but very pure oil. I use a blend of peppermint, purification and lavender in a carrier oil. 5 drops of each into a roller bottle and fill the rest with carrier oil. I sometimes put in extra peppermint bc it seems to cool and sothe it the best.