Unable to scratch an itch and get relief

[livewell2]

My left side is numb, but I still get itches now and then. When I scratch an itch on my left side, I find I have to scratch REALLY hard to even feel the scratching. I have on occasion accidentally drawn blood scratching. I am now more aware of this possibility and control my scratching.

Then, if I try to scratch with my left numb hand, my fingers fold under, and I cannot tell if or even how hard I might be scratching.

Ugh! Anyone else have this problem?

[erash]

I have insatiable itches of my face and scalp. I find a wash cloth rubbed on the site is more effective than my fingers.

[livewell2 in reply to erash]

Great idea! I will give it a try. Thank you

[mrsmike9]

Oh yes. Fingers and toes and yes, I draw blood as well. Don't even know I'm doing it that bad or that much until I see red start to well up. Did it again...