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Brachioradial pruritus. (severe itching on forearms and neck, no rash).

Posted by Patrick Cotter @patrickcotter, Mar 19, 2012

Does anyone know of this. I think its rare but does exist. My neurologist does not know about this. I have compression between my c5 and c6 cervical disk and have had alot of sun damage to my skin.

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duathlon007 | @duathlon007 | Jul 12, 2022
In reply to @castlemac "Hello, I have this exact diagnosis - same everything, no rash, severe SEVERE itching on forearm(left..." + (show)
@castlemac

Hello, I have this exact diagnosis - same everything, no rash, severe SEVERE itching on forearm(left only) issues with my neck, and sun damage. I want to find out all I can regarding this - I am going INSANE with the itching. Only thing so far that TEMPORARILY takes the itch away is ICE.....

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I recently discovered that Neutrogena 70spf non greasy sunblock literally stopped ALL MY SYMPTOMS it appears any exposure to UV is triggering the itching burning.
Even driving any sun through windows is causing symptoms often hours after UV exposure. So I think indoor lighting would also be to blame to a degree.
Much love and peace to you

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duathlon007 | @duathlon007 | Jul 12, 2022
In reply to @frjohn "My dermatologist is the one who sent me to a spine specialist. He explained that some..." + (show)
@frjohn

My dermatologist is the one who sent me to a spine specialist. He explained that some people have referred pain from the cervical spine into the arms. Also, some people have brains that misinterpret the pain as an itch. When the itch is extremely deep, it is often nerve related, not skin related. Remember that we are talking here about rare conditions that do not yet have a true diagnosis of cause. It is the nature of science to postulate hypotheses, one after another, and to test them until we find the cause.

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I hope people would read the title of the post
BRP

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duathlon007 | @duathlon007 | Jul 15, 2022
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@thedinnymurph

Again, BRP does not present with a rash and occurs on the arms

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And neck ....

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lorinapoli | @lorinapoli | Aug 22, 2022

Has anyone done acupuncture and has it helped with itching/burning/stinging?? I can’t sleep at night and I’m waking up with blood on my sheets! My arms get inflamed and red and I’m miserable!! Any suggestions on treatments that gave relief on Branchioradial pruritus is greatly appreciated! Thank you

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Aug 23, 2022
In reply to @lorinapoli "Has anyone done acupuncture and has it helped with itching/burning/stinging?? I can’t sleep at night and..." + (show)
@lorinapoli

Has anyone done acupuncture and has it helped with itching/burning/stinging?? I can’t sleep at night and I’m waking up with blood on my sheets! My arms get inflamed and red and I’m miserable!! Any suggestions on treatments that gave relief on Branchioradial pruritus is greatly appreciated! Thank you

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Good evening @lorinapoli. Greetings from Connect where sharing is our primary mission. The best research you can do is to find out what others have tried or discovered. Knowledge is power. There is a group for "Skin Health" that you can find by typing those words in the search field at the top of the screen. Click on the magnifying glass and you will see my recent post on my big welcome to Dupixent. I am just starting the injections (twice a month) and so far so good. I have been suffering through flares for a couple of years. I feel like I have been given a wonderful gift and unless something unexpected happens, those blood stains on my sheets will be gone forever. Here is the link to my Connect response about Dupixent.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/no-rash-just-itch-so-bad-on-arms-and-neck/?pg=1#comment-739471
I also think you might want to keep a tube of Dermeleve in your purse. That is an OTC that stops the itch within minutes and lasts about 6 hours. Try http://www.dermeleve.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions after reviewing the information. Do you have any outbreaks in areas around your face? There is also an ointment just for the face. Let me know how I can help.

I realize your post was about acupuncture and I have to admit it never worked for me......when I tried it for shoulder pain after a fall down the mountain.

How long have you been "itching"?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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lorinapoli | @lorinapoli | Aug 23, 2022
In reply to @artscaping "Good evening @lorinapoli. Greetings from Connect where sharing is our primary mission. The best research you..." + (show)
@artscaping

Good evening @lorinapoli. Greetings from Connect where sharing is our primary mission. The best research you can do is to find out what others have tried or discovered. Knowledge is power. There is a group for "Skin Health" that you can find by typing those words in the search field at the top of the screen. Click on the magnifying glass and you will see my recent post on my big welcome to Dupixent. I am just starting the injections (twice a month) and so far so good. I have been suffering through flares for a couple of years. I feel like I have been given a wonderful gift and unless something unexpected happens, those blood stains on my sheets will be gone forever. Here is the link to my Connect response about Dupixent.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/no-rash-just-itch-so-bad-on-arms-and-neck/?pg=1#comment-739471
I also think you might want to keep a tube of Dermeleve in your purse. That is an OTC that stops the itch within minutes and lasts about 6 hours. Try http://www.dermeleve.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions after reviewing the information. Do you have any outbreaks in areas around your face? There is also an ointment just for the face. Let me know how I can help.

I realize your post was about acupuncture and I have to admit it never worked for me......when I tried it for shoulder pain after a fall down the mountain.

How long have you been "itching"?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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I have had this problem for 2 years, I brought it up to my dermatologist and as soon as she looked at my arm she said you need to go have an x-ray you have pinched nerves and I didn’t think anything of it because I didn’t have any neck pain so I let it go for about a year it was on and off and then it got worse the last six months I had x-ray and MRI done I have pinched nerves from C5 to C7 and two disc bulges I went to a top neurosurgeon and the only recommendation he had was acupuncture 🤦‍♀️ I’m willing to give it a try, I also am looking into prolotherapy, I’ve heard some people have had their Branchioradial nerve itching relieved, ice packs are my only form of relief but it’s affecting my life with sleep disruption and my arm from Scratching an itch you can’t get to looks terrible! I will try what you mentioned, I appreciate your feedback, thank you

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lorinapoli | @lorinapoli | Aug 23, 2022
In reply to @artscaping "Good evening @lorinapoli. Greetings from Connect where sharing is our primary mission. The best research you..." + (show)
@artscaping

Good evening @lorinapoli. Greetings from Connect where sharing is our primary mission. The best research you can do is to find out what others have tried or discovered. Knowledge is power. There is a group for "Skin Health" that you can find by typing those words in the search field at the top of the screen. Click on the magnifying glass and you will see my recent post on my big welcome to Dupixent. I am just starting the injections (twice a month) and so far so good. I have been suffering through flares for a couple of years. I feel like I have been given a wonderful gift and unless something unexpected happens, those blood stains on my sheets will be gone forever. Here is the link to my Connect response about Dupixent.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/no-rash-just-itch-so-bad-on-arms-and-neck/?pg=1#comment-739471
I also think you might want to keep a tube of Dermeleve in your purse. That is an OTC that stops the itch within minutes and lasts about 6 hours. Try http://www.dermeleve.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions after reviewing the information. Do you have any outbreaks in areas around your face? There is also an ointment just for the face. Let me know how I can help.

I realize your post was about acupuncture and I have to admit it never worked for me......when I tried it for shoulder pain after a fall down the mountain.

How long have you been "itching"?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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No outbreaks on my face , it is my arm, bicep area down to my elbow

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doloresmacneil | @doloresmacneil | Aug 23, 2022
In reply to @lorinapoli "Has anyone done acupuncture and has it helped with itching/burning/stinging?? I can’t sleep at night and..." + (show)
@lorinapoli

Has anyone done acupuncture and has it helped with itching/burning/stinging?? I can’t sleep at night and I’m waking up with blood on my sheets! My arms get inflamed and red and I’m miserable!! Any suggestions on treatments that gave relief on Branchioradial pruritus is greatly appreciated! Thank you

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I used acupuncture( and dry needling) to temporarily ease my recurring back itchy region starting under onec armpit area and the itch extends across all the way, including the bra band strip, across my back to end under the other armpit.
I get some temporary relief from dry needling.
Topicals help, and now the Biofreeze Professional Roll On helps me most.

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lorinapoli | @lorinapoli | Aug 23, 2022
In reply to @doloresmacneil "I used acupuncture( and dry needling) to temporarily ease my recurring back itchy region starting under..." + (show)
@doloresmacneil

I used acupuncture( and dry needling) to temporarily ease my recurring back itchy region starting under onec armpit area and the itch extends across all the way, including the bra band strip, across my back to end under the other armpit.
I get some temporary relief from dry needling.
Topicals help, and now the Biofreeze Professional Roll On helps me most.

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Thank you, I will try biofeeeze! I hope you get some relief too!

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duathlon007 | @duathlon007 | Aug 24, 2022
In reply to @artscaping "Good evening @lorinapoli. Greetings from Connect where sharing is our primary mission. The best research you..." + (show)
@artscaping

Good evening @lorinapoli. Greetings from Connect where sharing is our primary mission. The best research you can do is to find out what others have tried or discovered. Knowledge is power. There is a group for "Skin Health" that you can find by typing those words in the search field at the top of the screen. Click on the magnifying glass and you will see my recent post on my big welcome to Dupixent. I am just starting the injections (twice a month) and so far so good. I have been suffering through flares for a couple of years. I feel like I have been given a wonderful gift and unless something unexpected happens, those blood stains on my sheets will be gone forever. Here is the link to my Connect response about Dupixent.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/no-rash-just-itch-so-bad-on-arms-and-neck/?pg=1#comment-739471
I also think you might want to keep a tube of Dermeleve in your purse. That is an OTC that stops the itch within minutes and lasts about 6 hours. Try http://www.dermeleve.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions after reviewing the information. Do you have any outbreaks in areas around your face? There is also an ointment just for the face. Let me know how I can help.

I realize your post was about acupuncture and I have to admit it never worked for me......when I tried it for shoulder pain after a fall down the mountain.

How long have you been "itching"?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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I've carefully written down EVERY activity I'm doing before an attack of this horrific condition- this year I wised up I PUT SPF 70 ON ALL EXPOSED SKIN and this stopped the trigger !
Religiously and I don't agitate the affected areas with friction of any kind. In my case YES I HAVE SEVERE cervical disc injuries and decades of sun exposure. 54 white male blue collar I can't have THESE episodes again ONLY ice helps L ALSO had great luck with Alpha Lipoic acid OTC in vitamin area.
Love and peace to anyone reading this. Practice breathing meditate stay calm it will pass
Neutrogena SPF 70 non greasy is what I use

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