Any Relief for Brachioradial Pruritus?

[Florida33441]

Seeking others with Brachioradial pruritus. I’m 66 and ’ve had this condition on and off for at least 15 years. I’ve had MRI’s and I have compressed nerves at C3 C4 and also some in lumbar. I’ve had these compressed nerves for 20 years. My neurologist has done all the n erve tests and they are normal. Tried Gabalentin 300 mg morning and 300 mg night, no relief. Tried expensive compounded RX creams, no help. Tried all the over-the-counter creams, no help. Acupuncture, no help. Only relief is applying ice for a long time. The itching is driving me crazy and disrupting my sleep. What have you tried?

[specialmom]

Have you ever tried menthol patches?  When ice gives relief, this is supposed to also help.  I know sometimes they use amitriptyline also?  Has that been offered to you?

[Florida33441]

Yes, I have, they did nothing. Linocain 5% RX cream is supposed to be good, but it did nothing for me. Yes, Amitriotyline too, no help with itching and bad side effects. I think,I’ve tried every RX and home remedy on the market. Thanks for suggestions, really appreciate input.

[purple1234567]

From what I understand, not much is known of this condition- what triggers it and what can be used to treat it.  Have you ever tried icing the itchy area until the itch goes away?  This one might seem a bit odd, but since you tried acupuncture- have you tried a chiropractor?  

[Florida33441]

Thanks, but as I said, my Neurologist and Dermotologist both attribute it to my compressed nerves in neck. I could itch myself to the bone with no relief, in fact, itching makes it even worse. Yes, I’ve tried a Chirioractor and acupuncture to no avail.  Now they’re suggesting a $400+ cream. A tube only big enough to use about five times! I’m on Medicare with no drug coverage, but this compounded RX would be excluded anyway! Can’t do it. I thank you for your input.