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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ksbutcher | @ksbutcher | 3 days ago

Hi - I currently take amitriptyline 10 mg at bedtime and keep cold sleeves in the freezer to wear when necessary. I moisturize with Sarna (doesn't seem to do much) and use sunscreen and SPF clothing when sun exposure is suspected. I definitely think the suns rays make it worse. Mine is always worse at night. You?

moylandavis | @moylandavis | 3 days ago

This condition sound s similar to Aquagenic Pruritus and Cold Pruritus...so maybe Beta Alanine, an otc amino acid supplement, may work and kill the itch like it does for the majority of sufferers…
I buy the NOW brand from Amazon and take 750 mg every four hours as needed, 1500 mg before a trigger(shower is the biggest)…been taking for over 7 years and could not live without…

BA is typically used as a preworkout supplement and is used at higher doses…taking too much can cause tingling on the skin, so start slow.

ksbutcher | @ksbutcher | 2 days ago

In reply to @moylandavis "This condition sound s similar to Aquagenic Pruritus and Cold Pruritus...so maybe Beta Alanine, an otc..." + (show)

I've been reading about Beta Alanine and am going to give it a try. Thanks!

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