have them do blood cultures to determine if it could be an infection because it could be things like cellulitis, etc. that you need to treat w/antibiotics right away
I've had burning/itching for several years but most recently in the past year.
It is called pruritus and can have many causes.
I am 45 and had a total hysterectomy 7 weeks ago (because of ovaian mass that was borderline cancer) and tis burning/itching persists after the hysterectomy and is not the same as hot flashes (which I am now having due to surgical menopause).
I had seen a GI doc who investigated it for liver function etc. and could not find a cause. I have also had basic thyroid screening (which was ok).
I now know opiates (like morphine) cause the pruritus or itching, but it also occurs with me for other unknown reasons. I need to pursue this more, but I think it is some kin dof allergy and maybe a reaction to some stress.
It is very aggravating and annoying though, but apparently was not caused by cancerous mass.
By 40 I was in peri-menopause dealing with symptoms you have mentioned. I agree, however, you might want to get your thyroid checked.
Good luck.
Peace.
dian
Have you had your thyroid checked? TSH is the most important.
What other symptomd do u have?
Have you had your thyroid checked? TSH is the most important.
What other symptomd do u have?