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.

[karajo]

Hi,
I am interested in knowing exactly what you eat and don't eat.  There was something on the Mixed Connective Tissue forum about the Lupus Diet.  Now I've been reading about broccoli and cauliflower helping Lupus patients.  I thought those were the "night shades" we were supposed to avoid.  But it also has something to do with cutting out the salt and of corse the ever wicked sugar.  I'm open to the healthy information about Lupus.
Thanks and God bless you,
KaraJo

[LindaB1423]

Wow, I just went to google itchy joints in hands and Med help came up and right into autoimmune diseases.I never even related it to my Lupus/connective tissue diseases. I do know as a fact that any milk products really effect me greatly. Everyone is different and will be affected differently but I have found, to make things easy or confusing-- Is that every week is different also.Some things would bother me once in a while and then not at all. I think our body is very confused. Just think, It doesn't even know what's foreign and bad or what to leave alone. I have given up on foods for Lupus. Im open to correction. And would very much appreciate any help in return. And I do hope this helped just even one person. Thanks for your time. Hands are hurting.  Linda Montana

[cino]

hi...yes i get itchy joints on my fingers and toes. It drives me absolutely crazy. I scratch until i get blisters and then scratch the blisters. It takes me several days for them to calm down when i get a bout. I'm not sure what causes them, perhaps something i ate? If you find out what helps, let me know, thanks.  I don't an have autoimmune disease, but do have fibromyalgia.

[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!

[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 ?

[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.