What do you do for Neuropathy itch?

Hi there, @rashida. It's been a while since I saw that name. How are you doing? May I ask what you want Sarna to do for you? I got mine from Amazon. There are actually two different kinds. 1. Sarna Sensitive (skin) Anti-itch. 2. Sarna Anti-itch lotion (Original). I think there is also a third version ......Sarna Original Steroid-free.

I have several bottles here that are unopened. Unfortunately, this did not work for me and so my Dermatologist changed my treatment lotion to Dermeleve. It is a "catch as catch can" anti-itch creme. It is not the ultimate......however, it stops the itch within about 15 minutes and you are itch free for about 6 hours. I know everyone is different and this is what worked for me.

I now use Dupixent.....a twice a month injection that totally wipes out the Neuropathic itch. for me. I have not had any "itch" of any kind since the wonderful day in August last year when I gave myself the first injection.

Yes, it is a little discomforting when I inject it into one of my upper legs. However, that goes away is a few minutes.

I hope you get to try it.
May you then be free of suffering from what was even more than painful.......and that is the "itch".

Chris

This is a Canadian dermatologist, sorry !

Yes find a full ish spot on your stomach /abdomen where there is some fat. Muscle hurts more.

@artscaping I am interested in Sarna to stop my itching. Right now I am just grasping at straws. Picked up Nystatin cream in case the itching and flaking was other tha. Psoriasis since Skyhrizi is doing nothing for it. I also got some Aloe Vera gel to try, and a bottle of Polysporin anti itch lotion. Going to try each one and see what happens.

I am in Canada and will have to check up on Sarna, whether I can get it over the counter here. Some hints over the counter in the States can be by prescription only here.

I have just moved to another city and don’t have a GP. My dermatologist has given me a referral for a dermatologist here, but the appointment is not till May 1.

What is name of medication?

Hi, regarding getting Sarna in Canada, I’m quite certain a few years back I was able to get Sarna, Original on Amazon Canada.

@polo thank you! I will check it out. If Sarna is available on Amazon Canada then it should be available over the counter too, I would imagine.

I already bought another product recommended by a friend and I will see if that works. It’s called Flexitol. I have the shampoo and the serum. It is easing the itching somewhat. I also had a teleconference with my dermatologist and she is faxing over a prescription to the pharmacy.

I have neuropathy in my feet. I have itching deep inside my toes that I can't scratch! They swell up a little. This happens when I go to bed sometimes. I use marijuana to relax, and rub my feet with aloe Lotion. It seems to relent if I can relax and be still until it subsides. If I try rubbing my feet on a carpet or scratching it just makes it worse.

Tried Aspercreme with Lidocain?

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.
Kat