ADD and Itching - is there a connection?

My son is going through testing for ADD, and so far it looks like he's got ADD Inattentive. He's been itchy for over 6 months. I've taken him to a dermatologist and an allergist, and though he is slightly allergic to dust, there is really no reason for him to be itchy constantly. He has no marks on his body, and his skin is not dry.

We just had a blood test to see if it could be his liver, and that came up fine. My pediatrician thinks it might be nerves.

I'm desperate to get him some help. Antihistimines don't do anything for him. Has anyone else been through this?

[lilmsjonesy]

I don't know for sure if there is a connection with ADD Inattentive, however, I have twins that were diagnosed with ADHD and are on medication. One in particular is ALWAYS itching and like you we couldn't figure out why. Finally I asked at their next check up and the doctor told me that many children with ADHD  have anxiety issues as well and it can  be manifested by itching. Other than that that is all I know about it. Hope that helps though. Good luck!

[lhughes]

My daughter (20 mo old) has a number of allergies and itches like crazy.  This exacerbates her excema.  So, I asked to have her put on Atarax.  I used this drug when I was a nervous child and would itch so much I made welts and bled.  It's supposed to calm the nerves and stop the itching.  It works wonderfully for my daughter and I only give it at night.