I have had this for 9 years and it's getting worse. I have a good idea what is going on based on other conditions I have such as vitiligo making it even worse by having no melanin to protect me from damaging sun that is a trigger. I belive it is both hormonal and neurological, overproduction or imbalance of hormones and neurotransmitters. I am on a regime of herbs with some good results. Caffeine even in tea, and stimulants of any kind including stress trigger an immediate attack. I take frequent mineral jacuzzi baths.
I have had this for 9 years and it's getting worse. I have a good idea what is going on based on other conditions I have such as vitiligo making it even worse by having no melanin to protect me from damaging sun that is a trigger. I belive it is both hormonal and neurological, overproduction or imbalance of hormones and neurotransmitters. I am on a regime of herbs with some good results. Caffeine even in tea, and stimulants of any kind including stress trigger an immediate attack. I take frequent mineral jacuzzi baths.
Hi Pat - Just curious if this has continued to be a solution for you... I have had this for 30 years... it went away for about 4 years when I started armor thyroid treatment (hypo) but is now back ... very seasonal, fall through spring and flares up even more so at night.
I have slightly elevated liver enzymes which also cause skin irritation ... I've been gluten free for 2 years, tried every topical solution know to man... seen dermatologists, allergists, and at least 25 other doctors... I do think spinal alignment will be my next option because I'm looking for the root cause.
I have finally been properly diagnosed after suffering for 24 years. The itching burning starts usually in the evening and runs from October to April. Some days, I spend up to 5 hours scratching. I loose sleep, have to excuse myself from work (to go in the bathroom & run ice cold water on my arms for relief), have to change the bed linens due to bleeding throughout the night. It is more debilitating that people realize. I am now on Lyrica and receiving laser treatment on my neck and shoulders once a week. I got relief after the second treatment! I am seeing a pain management doctor who was able to diagnose me & help me.
I hope you can get relief also.