my nerves are itching

[Scarlett72]

many years ago i had itching attacks, and my doctor gave me some sort of nerve/anxiety pills. they worked well trying to find out what they were as i am having the attacks again i believe they are brought on by exessive stress.
my attack are severe to moderate i some times wakeup scratching it usually starts at my hands feet and head and travels all over there are no bumps or whelps or hives in the begining i try my best not to scratch but i cant help it i scratch till my skin swells into whelps/hives and then i keep scratching ive been scratching for an hour so far this time.
                  what anti anxiety (nerve pills) meds are good for this???????
i was 19 the last time i had them im 38 now so please think old school this drug would be uses 20 years ago........

[fnnyfarm]

I think you are referring to vistaril. My Dr prescribed this for me about 20 yrs ago also and it stopped me from itching due to shingles. Hope this helped.

[cj29]

Have you had anxiety issues in past?  What medication did your doctor prescribe?  Anxiety and stress can cause many symptoms in my opinion.  For me, long term relief from stress involves learning about the causes and confronting it.  Are you in a point in life where there is excessive stress right now?