Burning, prickly, itchy skin - Dermatology. My history is different but the symptoms sound similar. First of all I don't have any anxiety issues and lead a very healthy happy life with very little stress, however I was just diagnosed with hypoglycemia and that's being investigated further for the cause. Three years ago my left foot started getting pin/needles kind of numb, it spread to my other foot, then about a year ago the pins, needles started ascending up the legs. Three months ago I started feeling minor pins and needles in my arms. I have been diagnosed with neuropathy via EMG nerve conduction studies but it looks different than a normal poly neuropathy with axonal loss. My neurologist told me to let him know if there were any changes because it looks like something is developing. This year I have had 4 episodes in the last 6 weeks, each lasting 2- 3 days with extreme symptoms with a slow recovery. This is how it occurs each time. I'm seeing an endocrinologist for the hypoglycemia and trying to stabilize long enough to have the 5 hr glucose tolerance test done so she can see what the other hormones/insulin are doing. He said that he has seen many patients with the exact same symptoms and nothing is going to show up in blood work or other tests. Medical science doesn't have any test to identify what is happening in these cases. Fibromyalgia is used when they can't identify were pain is coming from, but he said that diagnosis doesn't fit these cases. They don't know what causes is and the only treatment are medications like Gabapentine, sometimes antidepressants for pain, if their is an anxiety issue from the symptoms meds for that. He does not know if it will be better, remain the same or get worse. Fortunately it looks like the medication is working me me at this time. What are the benefits of Dermacton Spray for itchy dogs? Entirely Natural with NO steroids; Rapidly STOPS itching & scratching; Calms Sore Irritated Skin. Itching, medically called pruritus, can be caused by dry skin, pregnancy and a number of disorders, including skin disease, infection, and, rarely, cancer. For some people, itchy skin is a constant battle. It can be difficult to understand exactly what is causing the skin to itch. Itchy skin can be the result. Itchy skin is a very irritating, uncomfortable sensation that may make the urge to scratch impossible to resist. It is quite unassuming. When an individual itches. He said it doesn't work for everyone. I have found the only comfort is warm showers which seems to cancel out the pin/needle/burning sensations, IV morphine/valium and fluids when home meds (oxycodone) are unable to control the pain. She and her office staff has seen me go through a ton of really tough incredibly painful stuff but had never seen me in this condition. I had always been to ill to see her during these times, but my husband brought me in this time. They gave me meds and fluids which helped and sent me home because they didn't know what else to do. My husband age 59 has been experiencing burning, prickly itchy skin at random times but mostly during the evening. He has the sensation of pins and needles.The next morning I was in the same miserable shape. I've taken an extra dose of Gabapentine and valium for the dizziness- (which I don't always have). Once the symptoms have begun any stress, physical activity and heat makes it worse. I hope the extra meds will keep it at bay. I'll continue to work with the endocrinologist, nutritionist and I'll be consulting with my immunologist. Something is causing this to happen and I know it's not in my head or even stress/depression/ mental illness related because those aren't factors in my life. I respect my neurologist but I'm not accepting his view. Itchy skin is usually just an annoying but temporary problem, and rarely indicates a serious underlying cause. But you should see your GP if your itch.
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