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Thanks for the information. It's so strange that there are so many people that have this problem but no one knows what causes this. . I have been checking the internet and have found many others with the same problem and yes, I do think it is a neurological problem that a pain specialist can help with because I have been to other doctors and dermatologist and they do not know what is causing this.
I have been using Zostrix HP, which has capsicum (the heat in peppers) and empties the nerve receptors of the itching signal. It burns like heck but is a lot better than the itching. I also get a little relief from Sarna and other creams that have Camphor or Menthol in them which helps sooth the prickling sensation.
The best relief is with an ice pack. I could not go to sleep last night until I got up and wrapped with an ace bandage an ice pack on my arm. I am waiting for this to end as it always does for no apparent reason.
As I sit here typing and scratching (now I have applied an ice pack) I am still wondering if someone has seen a neurologist and have received any answers. Again I welcome any emails and will forward others that have replied until we can find an answer. Signing off and scratching away. ***@****
I have been using Zostrix HP, which has capsicum (the heat in peppers) and empties the nerve receptors of the itching signal. It burns like heck but is a lot better than the itching. I also get a little relief from Sarna and other creams that have Camphor or Menthol in them which helps sooth the prickling sensation.
The best relief is with an ice pack. I could not go to sleep last night until I got up and wrapped with an ace bandage an ice pack on my arm. I am waiting for this to end as it always does for no apparent reason.
As I sit here typing and scratching (now I have applied an ice pack) I am still wondering if someone has seen a neurologist and have received any answers. Again I welcome any emails and will forward others that have replied until we can find an answer. Signing off and scratching away. ***@****
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A Solution!!!!
After years of no sleep, late night icing, itching my arms till they bleed, more doctor visits then I can count and wanting to chop my arms off, I think I've found a solution. It's kind if embarrassing after years of trying to figure out what this is and thinking that I'm cursed and I'll never find out..... Pure coconut oil. I've been applying coconut oil to my arms after showering and before bed for the past few days and I've found the relief I've been desperately trying to find. Can it really just be really dry skin that has been causing this. Good luck
After years of no sleep, late night icing, itching my arms till they bleed, more doctor visits then I can count and wanting to chop my arms off, I think I've found a solution. It's kind if embarrassing after years of trying to figure out what this is and thinking that I'm cursed and I'll never find out..... Pure coconut oil. I've been applying coconut oil to my arms after showering and before bed for the past few days and I've found the relief I've been desperately trying to find. Can it really just be really dry skin that has been causing this. Good luck
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