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Brachioradial pruritus. (severe itching on forearms and neck, no rash).
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Hello all. I had this itching that was constant for nearly 8 weeks. After having blood tests I found I was quite low (although the doctors didn’t point this out to me) in B12. After researching heavily into B12 I found how vital it is for the nervous system. After taking it daily for 5 weeks my itching has pretty much gone. I get a very short lived flare up most evenings in just one spot but it’s completely manageable compared to where I was at a few months ago. The other interesting thing is that the body can only utilise 2 types of B12 - either from the skin of organic / home grown herbs and vegetables or the purest form supplement where there is literally no other additions. I purchased from here http://www.natureprovides.com and can’t recommend highly enough. I can’t guarantee this will work for others but I’m 99% sure this was the route problem of my itching.
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Have you ever done any genetic testing? Wondering about your low b12 and the possibility of MTHFS gene mutation (pretty common) which is linked to a whole slough of conditions.
I have had BRP for about 15 years now. I'm also chasing down some testing to see if I have the MTHFS gene mutation, which is linked to the laundry list of other issues I live with - but not (yet) to BRP.
One of the signs of MTHFS mutation is low b12.
Be interesting to see if anyone else has attempted to make this connection.
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Hi Lizzie85, thanks for your info on your itch with no rash.
Your thoughts on B12 are helpful to me. I also have an itch with no rash, currently on my arm (used to be on both arms) and I have been using an antihistamine for help. Now I have burning and hot feet! So I am looking for remedies for that. But I digress....I am using a B12 supplement after my blood work showed a low level. And I will now pursue a B12 wth no additions. Thank you!
bart12mike