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Austinburg, OH

I have itching that I cannot get relief. It's like internal and it literally is driving me crazy. I've tried rubbing against a wall since it's in a spot that I cannot reach only back. I've tried hitting it with a spatula which gives me a little relief. Please help!!! Thanks

May 16, 2019
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Members shared experiences with mysterious internal itching that feels unreachable, with several identifying it as a nerve-related symptom of... Read more

Members shared experiences with mysterious internal itching that feels unreachable, with several identifying it as a nerve-related symptom of autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or a side effect requiring medication adjustments. Many members found relief through antihistamines like Benadryl, Zyrtec, or Nasonex for allergy-related itching, while others recommended Lyrica for nerve-related itching, hot Epsom salt baths, colloidal oatmeal soaks, and keeping a back scratcher handy for external relief. A recurring theme was the frustration of dealing with an invisible, untreatable sensation and the importance of getting blood work done to identify underlying allergies or immune dysfunction that might be causing the symptoms.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks so much. It sounds like you may need to find a new pain specialist. I'm finding it is difficult to find one that is willing to provide narcotics to help relieve pain. Then when you find one that does you find out they don't do procedures that help reduce your pain.

June 3, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Domemboro is amazing for external itching that gets out of control, gets blistered, just when nothing else works. I don’t know why my body has to compete with itself for the most bizarre and random symptoms. The pain. In every joint. 🙄 really? My pain specialist doesn’t believe me when I tell her I’ve always lived with pain. So I just stopped talking about it. I really, really hope you find relief...

June 2, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thanks, unfortunately that doesn't work for me. Thanks so much for taking the time to try to help me. It is so appreciated!

June 1, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I take a really hot bath with Epsom salt. Most times, that seems to help!

May 30, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I was convinced more than once I had poison oak or ivy, just couldn't see a rash. Itch like a mad man, and a lil swelling. Turned out the itching was a warning sign of RA. Simple blood test would spot some allergies and any immune disfuntions..

May 26, 2019

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