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?

[PamMyers]

Wow, I *stumbled* into this while looking for something to explain my leg muscle pain which I have had for years off and on.  It hurts when I  press on my outer thigh and draw my fingers along the muscle while pressing down. Same thing on the inside !~   Other times if I press on places on my arms their is the same pain.

This has always been an issue for me, but since about 2004, I have become tired all the time and wake up tired no matter how long I sleep.

And itching drives me crazy. My head, arms legs, day or night. I just thought some of it was old age.  But, the leg muscle pains have always been there . I also have night terrors, (always have had them, but they have gotten worse over the years) so I just contributed that to old age too.

I also have IBS and have since childhood. I just figured I was falling apart due to old age when everything began to get worse back around 2004 or so.  I am 65 .  Just going to the grocery store wares me out!   And, I do housework in sections because I have to sit down all the time and rest in between everything.

Now I am wondering if these are all connected to escalating Fibro!

[PlateletGal]

I've had great sucess with what is considered to be "alternative medicine". But of course, like anything you try, you need to do your research..... just as Ree said.  I must admit, I've had some supplements that alternative practitioners gave me that didn't work... but also, many medications that doctors prescribed that also didn't work.

[Phtartist]

Thank you so much.  I feel better now knowing they came highly recommended and work with the medical community.

Thank you for the information. PA is a big state but I am not far from Phili and have family in King of Prussia.
I'll see where this place is, thanks again

[Ree4tu]

I agree, you must be careful and do your research when accepting homeopathic treatment.  I have been fortunate to be referred to the place I go to by others with autoimmune diseases and fibro. who use natural supplements in conjunction with medical treatment.  In fact, the owner of the business has Lupus and created the business to help others. They do not claim to replace standard medical treatment, but strive to enhance it so your body can function at its best. They work with your medical doctors to ensure adequate treatment.

They have seen many people with metal toxicities who had an assortment of strange problems get better after chelating or detoxing the metals from their bodies.  Metal toxicities will cause havoc on your immune system, nervous system, digestive system muscular system (virtually every system in your body). You body simply cannot function properly and absorb vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed to feel well when it is metal toxic.

The name of the place I go to is Nutrition Works formerly called Cornerstone.  They are located in PA.  They are Certified Natural Healthcare Practitioners and also Registered Nurses. You can find some information on the web, but I do not believe they actually have a website address. Feel free to research hair anaylsis on the web.  If you research copper toxicity and hair analysis, you will find interesting info.

Warmest Regards

[Phtartist]

I get itching, and I'm surprised your Dr. doesn't know of this symptom.  My Dr. explained that FM being an illness where neurotransmitters are irritated/ damaged, sick whatever, ( fibro fog today)  that our nerve endings react in an assortment of ways, burning, itching, rash.

I suffer from terrible burning to where it feels like my head and face have Ben gay rubbed all over it.  I feel this as we speak.  Itching is a frequent part of my daily symptoms. My friend has scoriassis  from FM nerves being damaged.  Her feet itch with no visible signs of any skin irritation.

I would like the website address please.  The toxic metals make sense.  Please beware, I know people who have been to naturopathic pharmacists. I know that is not what you are going to.  The people who when to the pharmacists, bought many "cures" for FM symptoms over 500 dollars worth, both of them, at seperate times and none of the homeopathic, holistic, medicines made a dent in their FM.  

Ask many questions and do research before accepting their cures and treatments.
I've been around 15 years with this illness and have seen and heard, not all , but a lot.

With respect,

[Ree4tu]

Yes, I have fibromyalgia and have experienced random itching all over. It was particularly worse at night which is very troublesome for us fibro. folks who already have difficulty sleeping.  Topical treatments and antihistamines did not work for me. Fortunately, it went away for now, but it was indeed horrible.  
I am on a personal mission now with the help of naturopathic practitioner to examine why all the strange symptoms occur-sometimes it's metal toxicities causing so many bizarre symptoms that are diagnosed as part of fibromyalgia.  I had a hair analysis and will receive the results next week. Sounds a little crazy, but a popular website for fibromyalgia even discusses hair analysis and toxicities.  Toxic accumulation of metals in your body will case rashes  among  many other things fibro. suffers experience and is more common than people think. It's worth it for fibro. sufferes to look into natural alternatives!!

My Best to You