Is itching a Dr. Recognized symptom of MS

[Mystery970]

My title says it all..  Do MS doctors recognize horrendous itching as a problem with MS?

[burma57]

Wow!

I just posted a similar comment about itching. This type of itching is nothing I could possibly describe to someone who isn't experiencing it. I will pass along what I learn after getting my new specialists assigned.

Wow, can't believe that my agonizing symptom was recognized by a fellow sufferer.(sp?)

Burma

[zoefromsussex]

I've read that itching can be a sensory symptom. I think any weird sx which can't be explained gets lumped into the 'sensory sx' category! Having said that, I don't get any itching myself but I do get a feeling like cold water is trickling down my leg which is just as annoying!
All the best, Zoe

[Mystery970]

Now that was hysterical!! Got a good laugh out of that one!! A much needed one too!! :)

[supermum_ms]

Err i dont think "itching a dr" is a recognised sx of anything but a really really odd behavior! So tell me, how long have you had the desire to scratch (itch) your dr? (lol)

cheers.....JJ

ps sorry i actually dont know the answer, but i would expect its not something that comes up often enough to get on the specific MS sx list.

[essdipity]

That depends. All over or widespread itching is not likely to be MS, because of the way the disease process works.

Maddening itching in a defined spot, without any obvious cause, and which does not subside using any remedy, is a recognized if rather rare symptom of MS. Google will show some research reports on this.

This type of itch is similar to other faulty sensations MSers are familiar with, such as buzzing, tingling, shooting pains and so on. These are all paresthesias. There is nothing wrong with the body parts where these sensations occur. What's wrong is the nerve signals serving these areas. If there is demyelination in the central nervous system, disturbances in both sensory functions and movement can result.

ess