Burning, prickly, itchy skin

[tuckerace]

My husband age 59 has been experiencing burning, prickly itchy skin at random times but mostly during the evening.  He has the sensation of pins and needles pricking his skin from the inside out.  This mostly occurs on his arms or legs or back, but not concurrently. First it was his legs then it moved to his back and currently the problem is on his arms. The sensation will be symetrical, i.e. both arms. The prickling turns into severe itching with sensations of pin pricking pain. Once the itching starts it is very hard to control.  He has used ice, benedryl, anti itch creams and Zyrtec. His allergy tests by blood were negative. Skin can become dry and rough although no visable rash.

[johannesstoppels]

Thank you for that, as I have now rheumatoid arthritis for the last two years
no one my symptoms is the same as what you explain in your blog.

I will look into the vitamin B 12 therapy.
And yes it really feels like a burning inside doesn't it?

Here back shortly, should you like to respond

It can really keep you from getting a restful night sleep
as it appears to come on more so heavily in the night-time.


Warm regards johannes

[MammaPeppe]

I could also relate to Carolynbph.  I have gotten this same itching for about 6 summers.  It comes in the summer, in August or early Sept.  It often starts after a week at the beach.  Interestingly my sister and I both started getting the itching after a vacation to Hilton Head.  The private pool at the house had turned green and was shocked clean while we were there.  I attributed it to that that first year.

It is only on my arms....just below my shoulder to aan inch or so above my wrist.  It is a burning, tingly itch that worsens with scratching.  I do get bumps if I scratch that are hard bumps and after scratching they are concave....like a little volcano.  

I will say that using coconut oil on it helps the itching a lot!!!  But you have to keep applying. I slather up before getting into bed and  I usually get up 1-2 times a night and just reapply.  I take coconut oil with me and apply as needed.  Luckily with warm weather I do not worry about greasing up my clothing!  If I can keep the itchy feeling away I am more comfortable.  It usually goes away by the end of October.

[kelsmp420]

I have had the same symptoms for a very long time. The sensation comes on during the summer moths and goes away when it cools off. Last year I could not take it any longer and went to see my doctor, I was prescribed Selenium Sulfide lotion. Helps a bit, but still getting those horrible pricks, burning, itchiness symptoms. Nothing visible. Have gotten rid of yours?

Shawn

[Visionhorse]

I have been seeing my doctor about this miserable itchy prickly skin over the last few years.He's run the regular blood tests,but nothing has shown as abnormal .The tests that you mentioned in your commentary,are they available "As requested by patient" tests? My Doctor seems pretty apathetic about there being a solution,but obviously it's urgent to me ! The stress from these intense itching attacks and combined with lack of sleep, its really wearing me down emotionally and mentally.With the frequency of these attacks escalating exponentially over the last year, I need some kind of proactive plan.
  What would you recommend for a plan of action for seeing a specialist? I don't know if I should try an Allergist first, a Dermatologist, a Neurologist ? What I'm asking ,is there a protocol as to the order in which they should be seen. I'm about to take the lead on this, since my GP doesn't seem to be very motivated, and my Insurance doesn't require referrals.

[Wazzo]

Oh yes. And there is one catch... :( It will be necessary to stop eating gluten as well if you want to completely discontinue the rash since it is the gluten that carries the metals through the skin. This way the boron will instead carry the metals out through your urine. If this diet is too strict for you, take it up with your government, who are the ones spraying the marshmallow snakes in the sky (the lines of cloud that come from certain air planes).

[Wazzo]

My girlfriend and I had this same rash for about four or five months and stumbled across some information that made sense. There are lots of heavy metals in our air right now from the marshmellow snakes in the sky. When you eat gluten, these metals which we are breathing in are pushed out from our skeletal and muscular matter through our skin, which is what causes the itching that everyone is experiencing. Start taking borax. It is a naturally occurring mineral and it binds itself with heavy metals and pulls them from your system as well as helps regulate the hypothallamus, which is also responsible for the body's usage of minerals. 20 Mule Team is the common brand in U.S grocery stores. Start out with one eighth of a tsp dissolved in a litre of water and dranken throughout the day for five days a week. You may gradually increase the amounts after some time. You would need to eat at least a whole box of borax to overdose on it, though the taste is a little strange! Not only will this clear up your skin but it will also increase your energy levels, open your nerve pathways, clear your mind, improve your memory, increase the lucidity of your dreams, increase your sexual vitality, open your endocerine system, strengthen your bones and joints and elevate your mood! : )... Spread the word if you will!