Fibromyalgia Itching | MyFibroTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyFibroTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyFibroTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
Fibromyalgia Itching
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­

Fibromyalgia Itching. Can anyone advise on what is best to help with the fibromyalgia itching it just started for me a driving me mad. It is so hard not keep scratching until it is raw. Thank you πŸ™πŸ»

posted March 7, 2023
β€’
View reactions
A MyFibroTeam Member

Calamine lotion helps me. I try to apply it before scratching, making it worse. Have you tried applying ice on it? That helps me sometimes. Best of luck.

Lynda
πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™ 🐾🐾

posted March 7, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Some people may also experience pruritus, or severe itching, as a symptom of fibromyalgia.Β 
Itching may occur in fibromyalgia due to certain nerve fibers being activated and causing an itching sensation. Itching and pain share a common pathway positioned in the spinal cord. ... Initially, scratching relieves the itch, but with constant scratching the skin becomes damaged.Β 
Just as there is no one cause for fibromyalgia, there isn’t a cause for the unexplained itching. Itching is one possible way your nerves can react to the condition.

It’s also possible that itching could be a side effect of medication you are taking for fibromyalgia, such as pregabalin (Lyrica), duloxetine (Cymbalta), or milnacipran (Savella). Always let your doctor know about any side effects that you experience, even if they are not listed as known side effects. Your doctor may need to adjust your dosage or change your medication.

posted March 9

Related content

View All
The Question I Have Seen Here Many Times, "Do You Have Itching?" Yesterday, Came The Revelation.
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Itchy Scalp
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
I Have A Weird Question, But Has Anyone Experienced Severe Scalp Itching With Fibromyalgia?
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Lock Icon Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use, and our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in