Itching, anyone?

[droopy56]

I have had, off and on, this terrible itching! It's back, and it's driving me up the wall! It's nothing dermatological and topical treatments don't do a thing. My Fibro dr says she's never seen any patients with this symptom before. Anyone else have this?

[ccramsey]

I know just how you feel. I don't have FM but I do have Sjogren's Syndrome. It's an auto immune disease most often associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It affects the moisture in your body which is one of the main cause of the itching. It also causes severe dry mouth and eye. It is very rare and most doctors don't think of it. Ask your doctor about it.

[TheLightSeeker]

I just copied and pasted my response from yesterday to another poster.

Here's my opinion.
Dysregulation of neurotransmitters (NT) in FMS, affects the Merkel's discs,
sensory nerve ending pressure plate receptors located in your outer skin.
They translate touch, pressure and texture and send it to the brain, but their default is itchiness when they don't know what  message to send, b/c of the dysregulation of NTs.
Dryness will make it worse.
Energy medicine (spinal release  procedure) might correct it, specially if connected to anxiety and stress.
I suggest testing for NTs if available-tough field in medicine- pm me for link
if you need.
NTs testing should be a must for FMS, as they have to do with sleep regulation, pain regulation, pain sensation, immune function and more.
Take care.
Niko

[patti167]

Wow I itch like crazy , legs , arms , back and shoulders and head. It does feel like I have bugs . Went to the doc one time and had her check me for bugs,,, none there..I  have not been diagnosed yet by soon I am hoping. First I have positive for RA in my blood factor then I don't , I find this whole medical romp frustrating and confusing. After my year wait to see the Rheumatologist waiting a month now seems like nothing. I sincerely hope he can help me. Mostly pain but itching will be on my list of symptoms.. Thanks for your post as it is nice to know  we are not out there all alone.. Patti

[blewvelvet]

I'm convinced it's Fibro related...I have no allergies (I do have hashimotos hypothyroidism) Low levels of Vit D....however, after doing a 3 day fast and liver detox (using Almased) and then introducing foods in a certain order (proteins, vegetables, fruits, then lastly carbs..)for the following 6 weeks..I found out that large amounts of SALT (caused severe itching) and some carbs like Oatmeal (caused weight gain). These were foods that affected me.

I had a masseuse happen to work my muscles really well..when she hit a spot on my hip..it really hurt sore..like I was bruised there....it turned out the exact spot was causing me itching all day before....this was the first thought connection between the "sore spots" and the itching.

Bigelows makes a mint lotion which in small quantities helps with these itching spots and after hot baths...helps with that crawling itching.

Someone needs to find out what we are lacking in those neurotransmitters or why we cannot repair them at night. 4am to 6 am is the WORST for me.
Note..this is also the time at night the liver detoxes!!!

[saragh]

That's exactly the symptoms I have. I thought they were mites, but there's no sign of bites or rash. The pharmacist was baffled. I suffer from fibromyalgia and it's been bad in the last few days, so I searched to see if there might be a connection and I found this page. Did you find anything to relieve your itch?

[BubWooJoJo07]

I myself itch with my Fibro, I also know that when I itch, my Restless Leg kicks in.....I was in a pinch and took an Ativan to calm my nerves, and about 15 minutes later I took 2 Benadryl.  I hopped in the shower before the meds kicked in to see if it would help.  After that I got into my P.J.'s and the itching and the RLS calmed down.....Hope this helps.