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Itching

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Halesowen, UK

I was wondering if anyone else constantly itches as if something is crawling under your skin.
I've been like this on n off for weeks and it's driving me crazy!!

March 19, 2016
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Members connected deeply over the maddening sensation of constant itching that feels like something crawling beneath the skin, with many... Read more

Members connected deeply over the maddening sensation of constant itching that feels like something crawling beneath the skin, with many describing it as an itch that can't be satisfied no matter how much you scratch. Several members shared practical strategies that brought relief, including coconut oil applied after showers, cold compresses or ice packs, antihistamines like Benadryl, hydrocortisone cream, and switching to gentler laundry detergents, while some noted possible triggers like medications (especially Cymbalta), low kidney function, dry skin, autoimmune responses, and environmental factors. A recurring theme was the frustration of scratching to the point of bleeding or bruising, especially at night, balanced by gratitude for a community where members could share solutions and feel less alone in their struggle.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Itching drives me insane untill doc told me to rub coconut oil all over so I do it before bed and now itchong is minimal

March 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

There is something in the environment causing this. I also had to use a different laundry detergent. When this happens try to remember what you just ate or what you did before it happened.

June 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Wow you gals are great. So far I have taken to rubbing coconut oil all over have put pure virgin oil in my hair (just a dab on wet hair and gets rid of my very curtly red hair fuzzy ball head) as for blurry vision my eyes get a film on them so I have to use artificial tears constantly. Not sure if from meds wifi mold. I do have a salt lamp that is on all the time.
Hell if it's not a six of one/half of another with this condition.
I will definitely do some investigating on my own.
Thanks so much for some Avenue to go down to figuring out what is causing this and a few other things I hadn't thought of.
Much Love Blessed Be for this site

June 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! To the point of scratching till I bleed. A combination of antihistamine, itch relief cream and a cold flannel on the offending area with a cold fan too seems to help.

May 31, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use coconut oil after a shower and hydrocortizone cream on the skin and also Vanacream. Sometimes itching is caused by low kidney function too. Check with your doctor to rule out underlying problems. Drink lots of water. If your labs are normal then dry skin can cause this.

March 26, 2016

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