Any CURE for brachioradial pruritus? (besides ice as relief)

[steamboattracey]

Thousands of people are suffering with Brachioradial Pruritus, including myself, in my tenth year. It is the most maddening disease and I have learned of no cure. Ice is the ONLY thing to provide relief, and acupuncture has not been effective for me. I have tried all the expensive prescription and steroid creams to no avail. I am losing sleep, and my sanity, b/c it keeps me up all night. I am staying out of the sun, but every year, this persists until December or January. I have read countless articles and blogs about BRP, am sure that is what I have, but have yet to find a cure, and therefore some hope that I don't have to suffer with this every year for the rest of my life. Any new ideas/solutions/cures??? PLEASE?!!!!

[billobillo]

I have suffered from BRP for years. To make a long story short since BRP is related to cervical nerve issues I tried R Alpha Lipoic Acid in medicinal doses (i.e. over 900 mg). FOR YEARS this worked and stopped the itching, burning, etc. Now it doesn't. I typing this after spending a horrible night with little sleep.

[BeachIcher]

I also live in in the Tampa area at Indian Rocks Beach and I feel like a freak because I have to cover my arms and shoulders all the time even when I am in the pool or walking on the beach.  I use a blue cooling gel from CVS which is somewhat effective but today I am going to purchase some Clorox wipes.  I would like to know who your doctor is because I would really like to see a doctor who understands this condition.

[fixitnow]

Hello fellow brachioradey P's .
You guys..... I was loosing my mind last month. I couldn't stop itching, scratching and my neck and head felt like it was going to explode from pressure and pain. I am 39 years old and active. I have always had light excema and had been treating my itchy arms as dermatitis, excema.
I lived in costa rica for a summer in 2010 and I thought I had bug bites on my lower arms. My arms have not stopped itching since. The itch has moved to my upper arms and has scarred, bruised and bled. I thought I had bed bugs. I got a new matress.  I have seen dermatologists and a  primary M.D. I've been treating this ick as dermatitis and excema. About 3 weeks ago, I was so stressed out, itchy, bitchy and twitchy, that I read these posts from all of you, my new friends.......
I found myself a wholeistic chiropractor. He has been helping the neck and  the nerves and the itch is dwindling.
I found the product (Bio freeze) best money you will spend. I have the roll on and carry it in my purse. It feels ice and the itch is relieved instantly.
I am trying to stay away from gluten and any thing that causes inflammation. This started out to be difficult, as dieting is not my thing. But, as time goes on, the itch is leaving and my tummy is shrinking, my neck feels better and I am less tired and irritable.  
These are small adjustments that are causing a huge decrease in my itch. I am so grateful.

[WHCKompare]

I have had this problem for 23 years with no answers, even going to see Dr.'s.  I have tried everything and finally found a article on BRP.  I have not been diagnosed having this by a Doctor, but everything I have read is almost 99.9% spot on.  And seeing that there is no cure, I am going to guess that is what I have. Just as stated, cold ice packs at night is my biggest form of relief.  I have tried all creams, natural remedies, lotions, oils, sprays, you name it.  Unfortunately I live in South Florida, so the heat is always a factor, but I do notice in the winter when it is not as hot it is better.  Being in the sun along with swimming in Chlorine irritates it a lot.  I am not sure I would want to go on  a daily medication for it as I am reading it works and then wares off.  It is very frustrating and my arms are all scared up. I wish there was a cure.

[jlew48]

My neurologist found  that gabapentin 300 mg a day along with  Vitamin B 100 has helped relieve the itching, he recommended the I keep my arms completely shaven so the hair does not irritate the skin.
He mentioned it because he has it. Since I started doing that, the irritation has subsided.It just seemed to make sense
I live in Tampa Fl and I use 50 sunscreen on my arms along with what I wrote above..
Mine goes nuts from June thru October so let's see if that works also.
Will keep this forum advised
John

[jlew48]

My neurologist found  that gabapentin 300 mg a day along with  Vitamin B 100 has helped relieve the itching, he recommended the I keep my arms completely shaven so the hair does not irritate the skin.
He mentioned it because he has it. Since I started doing that, the irritation has subsided.It just seemed to make sense
I live in Tampa Fl and I use 50 sunscreen on my arms along with what I wrote above..
Mine goes nuts from June thru October so let's see if that works also.
Will keep this forum advised
John