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What do you do for Neuropathy itch?
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I realize your post was three years ago, but I just joined the group and thought I would reply. Hope you see this. I have neuropathy caused by a neck injury, severe arthritic changes to my vertebrae (C1 thru C7), four bulging discs in my neck with arthritic changes to the discs, etc. etc. etc. ad nauseum.
I get what I believe to be the same kind of itch, mostly in my hands and sometimes my legs and feet. Scratching only leads to blistering and abrasions/wounds. I take Zyrtec and Duloxetine (as prescribed) and it helps some. What I found that helps, if you can stand it, is plunging my hands into cold water or ice water. It seems to somewhat calm the itch. Otherwise, I drive the people in my household crazy with my constant scratching. Something else I recently discovered is putting my body lotion in the refrigerator, letting it get cold, and then using on the affected areas as much as necessary. I am hoping for a cure someday that will stop the itching and help me heal, and surgery is the last-ditch option. I live in Texas. Medical cannabis is available, but I would have to give up certain rights to use it, and all the other chronic pain meds would be discontinued. I pray that you have found a solution in the last three years. God bless!
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I will have to try putting my lotion in the refrigerator. I am itching constantly. Originally, my doctor prescribed allergy medication. My eyes, face, scalp, all itchy. Now years later the neurologist and rheumatologist are suggesting SFN. I have had numbness in my arms and legs for some time, which was supposedly due to disc herniations. I had a cervical fusion and still have numbness in my arms. In fact, all my symptoms have gotten worse over the last few months. Now it all makes sense that the itchiness, numbness, pain, burning, bug crawling feelings are all connected. I am so appreciative of all the suggestions on the mayoconnect. Thank you everyone for your stories and advice.
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Good evening Mr. @saltyoldcurmudgeon and Happy New Year. Has it been three years ago? How are you doing? I do remember your code name. You are doing exactly what I did in the beginning. Same medications and several options for ice packs....for hands, feet, knees, etc. That's a good idea about the lotion cooling. What are you using for lotion?
I have found and qualified for a 100% solution and that is Dupixent. I have not had one single itch since my first dose in July. My scratched-up arms and legs have healed and I am both excited and grateful. This is the solution for "itches" that are generated internally. You self-inject 300 mg twice a month. Topical allergens, e.g. clothing and cosmetics can still be a problem so I just avoid them except for those selected by my dermatologist. She hasn't been wrong yet. And she does advise ointment thickness rather than creamy. If you want additional information, let me know. Or you can just go to the site ....dupixent.com.
May you be safe, free, and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris