Itchy joints

[myproblem]

Has anyone else ever noticed that the joints which are most sore itch deep inside? I first noticed it in my hands, that a joint would seem itchy, but scratching didn't help. After a while I realized that it was a precursor to, or concurrent to my joints being inflamed. Just wondering how common this is, and if anyone knows the name for it. Also, out of curiosity, if you have experienced this, what autoimmune disease do you have.

[kaokokung]

And here I thought I was just a freak... when I told my GP that my joints itched inside, I got the "uh... okay..." kind of response. Having read this, I think it may be the sugar thing. I have been MISERABLE for the last couple of days, every joint in my body itches like mad, including my hands, shoulders and spine! I'm one who fell off the healthy eating bandwagon as well, so I'll have to toss the chocolate I think. Anything to stop this itching...

[Blessed020455]

This is December with very short day light here. I don't know if I am affected by the lack of sunlight and coldness (plus the stress of the Christmas season), my itchy joint and skin are acting up. My face feels buring and cracking. When I googled itchy joint, it popped up autoimmune disease. Wow. this is so right on.

Whether it is stresses from food, weather, emotion..., our bodies are so sensitive. I hate this. I go for massage once a week, and I find it helps. Thanks for this forum.

[itchjoint]

I periodically have joints in my hands and toes itch uncontrollably, swell, and then get blister like and pop.  THis *****! I can't move my hands when it happens, and nothing will stop the itching.  I have been to numerous doctors, and nobody knows what it is.. What is it? anyone know?

[evadestruction]

my boyfriend has severe itchy toes on the knuckle part. He has to scratch until they bleed to get the itch to stop. He has tried various cortisone ointments prescribed by his dermatologist but nothing seems to help.

[xraymojm7]

Hey  My joints started itching and hurting a lot.  I was eating a very good diet, no sugars, refined carbs etc.  well I fell off the wagon last week and this weekend I have been hurting like crazy and my joints not only have pain but are Itchy on the inside and overall I ache and feel miserable. it is so weird.  Im glad to hear that other folks are experiencing the same thing.  there is not much on the internet about joint pain with joint itching together.   I am going back to no sugar and taking some pain relievers.  It would be nice to find out exactly what this is all about.  

[rls87]

I be been getting itchy joints and started popping my fingers alot. My pointing fingers get swollen really bad. Could this be some kind of athritis ?

[Happy_Healthy]

This discussion has been VERY helpful!  (I love the internet)

I have been itching off and on for the past few days.  Like someone mentioned above, I consumed a lot of sugar the day before.  In previous months, I've not consumed that much sugar.  I had been heating very healthy raw foods, fresh fruits and vegetables. If I has a craving for a desert, I would bake a yam or eat grapes.  But, this past week, I purchased some Whoppers (chocolate candy), Milk Duds and grape soda that was on sale.  And, oh man, have my joints been itching!

You know, I might also mention that over a year ago, I met with a "Naturalist" for a consultation.  He mention that chocolate (coco beans) have worms.  I know that it sounds ridiculous, but I believe him.  And, I have been considering doing a detox regiment and "de-worming".  

Anyway, I just wanted share my experiences.  My solution to these itching problems have been to apply shea butter to my hands until the itching sensation subsides, throw away the processed sugar and later next month I will detox.

Cheers!