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

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@evartcarlson

Hi Everyone,

I have had BRP in January-March for two years now. I also have osteoarthritis and limited range of motion in my neck. I am a 64 yo woman.

The only thing that has helped me is to take a shower and move my arms under water that is considerably hotter than I can stand. I feel the itching and relief in that order as I do so and I continue this until the itching is gone. This is currently providing substantial relief for 2-3 full days and I then repeat the process. I follow the shower with slathering Cetaphil moisturizing cream (not the lotion) on both arms.

I read a recommendation for the (almost scalding) water in a blog last year and am so so thankful for the relief it provides.

All the very best.

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polo | @polo | Feb 19, 2023

Hi, I to have BRP. I’m 81 and have had BRP for some 5 years. My go to relief is the complete opposite, "ice cold water" and I mean cold. Relief comes in about 2 minutes and use to last for a day or so now relief is more like 6 to 12 hrs. I’m further dealing with Neuropathic Pruritus, Notalgia Paresthetica. Probably my last line of defense is "guided meditation". A few years ago I would continue telling my self "there are worse things out there", now ? not quite so sure.

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