Extreme Itching all over body w/NO rash, welts or hives.

[cantstopitching]

I've recently been diagnosed with Urticaria. My doctor says I fall into the 99.9% of the people who have it without any signs. My itchiness has been getting progessively worse for the past few years. I'd say almost 3 yrs now. It's to the point where I can't even engage in intercourse with my partner, go shopping or even go out in the sun. I keep hearing and reading how Urticaria, usually has signs on the skin surface but I don't, except for the really bad itchy feeling. Sometimes I question whether or not I have something else because it's really bad and it feels like I have a sudden burning rush of nails/needles stabbing my skin and I can't even move but only twitch. It's like this on a daily basis with my skin, whenever my body temperatue goes up. I feel like my body's thermostat is broken and I'm constantly overheating. I've been taking Claritin and Benadryl but that doesn't seem to help at all. My doctor also gave me a prescription medicine called Atarax, which only makes me drowsy and doesn't help the itchy feeling. Any suggestions? Btw, I've taken blood tests to see if there is anything wrong but everything came out fine. =/

[Beasties]

This itching with no rash, etc, is an internal issue- most likely a yeast overgrowth within your intestines.  Whatever is happening in your bowels will manifest in your skin.  Try using capryllic acid or research some of the herbal concoctions on Amazon for yeast overgrowth, or you can try to convince your doctor to prescribe nystatin. Definitely cut out sugar and, beer, and other yeasty foods.  It may take awhile to clear up, but some people feel better pretty quickly with capryllic avid and a bowel cleanse( oxy powder is a good bowel cleanser).

[NancieK]

I'm the same.. just started with this problem 2 weeks ago.. crazy burning itch that comes and goes all day long that is making me nutty! Started in feet/toes/ankle areas.. then all over hands and forearms, now anywhere. I also seem to get a 'flush' rash that comes and goes at the same time where the itch flares up so my skin turns red/gets hot. The worst is when it just won't stop. I end up sitting on my feet to put pressure on the skin and it calms down but doesn't really go away or comes back an hour later. Then of course my feet fall asleep.. lol  

[commonkid1]

Some people have lots of different, itchy conditions. One post about moist area  itching sounds just like a yeast infection. Others, with lot of itching and hives can be thyroid disease that is not under complete control. Then, there are those that have idiopathic type of itching ,  with not particular trigger or rash, but that could be the result of bile salts coming to the surface of the skin. This is sometimes caused by liver problems and itches unbelievably bad!!! Good luck to all.  I have had them all too!

[Don_Arrington]

** The answer to your problems.
It is called symptomatic dermographism.

I have had this problem as far as I can remember, no doctor for years upon years could figured out the issue or give me medication to help it I had to on my own than get a doctors opinion which validated my findings. at 34 I am accustom to the issue.
It starts with something touching your skin or rubbing you the wrong way it can be the shirt your wearing (I am in no way joking)  I a random small itch usually on one of my legs than spreads to my stomach back arms sometimes my neck and head. sometimes to the point I injure my skin scratching to the point it bleeds. The ONLY thing I have found that fixes this is scratching for an hour or two until it calms or Cetirizine hydrochloride (10mg) About 1 time every 1-2 days or as needed. The brand name of this drug is Zyrtec however you can find it at your local Walmart for about 10 bucks for 45 doses its called "Allergy Relief" by equate just read the label any  Cetirizine hydrochloride (10mg) will work even for a kid (consult a pediatrician under 5 or on other medications) It can take time to work if your using it for symptom relief. here is a picture of what i use http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D0cnkkz%2BL.jpg

You are welcome, now enjoy life :)

[margypops]

Anyone get urticaria  and dermagraphism, I had it s a few years ago after some nasty dental work, I assumed it was meds I was given and anesthetics .it eventually went away ...but last 2 weeks is back after I took 5 days of Bactrim.so check any meds/drugs you have been taking or still taking .

[Pgbsc]

I have had this severe itching for over a month, began with spot behind left shoulder but now everywhere, from scalp on down.  No rash at all.  I have a very stressful life at this time.  Lost son, husband and daughter within a year and now have another daughter and brother with terminal cancer.  I recently had severe accident to leg and unable to visit ill loved ones.  Also trying to get home ready to sell to be closer to family as I feel very alone now.  I feel like I have so many "balls" juggling and afraid will drop one and everything will fall to pieces.  My family are all in another, far away state so have no emotional support.  I am beginning to believe mine is stress related.  Although I have recently quit taking gabapenton (Neurontin) and perhaps that exacerbates it.  I, too, have iron deficiency due to severed blood vessel with accident.  Don't know answer but am going crazy with non stop itching.  Unable to get rest due to lack of sleep.  What can I do?  Help ! ! !

[eninap]

I think gabapentin with food will help as it is supposed to relieve nerve pain.  I started the same kind of itching a few days ago.  From the bottom of my feet to my scalp.  I'd forgotten to take my daily gabapentin but when I remembered to take it, the itching was better although it really didn't kick in until I had something to eat about 2 hours later.  The itching came on suddenly and is all over my body with no rash.  Mine could not be stress related as my situation can be described as comfort and solitude, which I love.  Try taking gabapentin again and see if it helps.  Do you think the itching has something to do with the side effects of gabapentin?

[eninap]

Mental Health Daily
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Withdrawals:  Symptoms + Duration

Under list of possible withdrawal symptoms:

Itching:  You may experience itching all over your body.  This isn't a very well documented or talked about symptom, but some people may feel as if they are going crazy because their body feels so itchy during the withdrawal process.  Just know if you are experiencing extreme itchiness, you are not alone.

I took this from another web site (I hope I didn't do anything wrong).  It was about tapering off of gabapentin.  If you want to get off of gabapentin you must taper off very carefully because it is a powerful drug with many side effects.