Why you lil' itch.

[Atlproctor]

I hope this finds everyone well.

Early Happy New Year to everyone!!

One of the lesser known symptoms of having multiple sclerosis is random itchy skin. I do suffer from this.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I use a lotion called Sarna to help.

[jimeka]

I use aloe Vera gel, it cools it down in seconds ⛷

[Atlproctor in reply to jimeka]

Oh. I never thought of that.

[ssdw1958]

I have to tell you I did have itchy skin about Year a year ago but now I don’t have it it just went away. I haven’t thought about that for A while. I can’t think if I did anything different

[Atlproctor in reply to ssdw1958]

Glad it stopped. My skin itches off an on.

Here is a picture of the lotion. My Neurologist did confirm it is a little known MS symptom

[rjoneslaw]

The itching is called neuropathic itch and I take gabapentin for it

[Atlproctor in reply to rjoneslaw]

I never had any luck w/gabapentin.

Happy New Year BTW.

[greaterexp]

Before my diagnosis, I would occasionally get areas on my scalp which felt itchy for no reason - the scalp looked totally healthy. I actually asked my husband to look for ticks since at times it would feel as though something were crawling under the skin. I've had that same sensation on my shoulders and back.

Thanks for posting about this.

[Atlproctor in reply to greaterexp]

Yessss. OMG. My scalp and back always itch. I use castor or hibiscus oil on my scalp.

[Amore55]

I have an itchy scalp often, it drives me crazy. My neuro said to just live with it, it is just ms. Kelly

[erash in reply to Amore55]

I hate your neuro’s response 🙁

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to erash]

Me too. What good is this neuro if he/she spits out responses like that?

[Atlproctor in reply to erash]

I know. O. Happy New Year by the way. I think there are some really good doctors out there, but there are some that are so cerebral that they don't know how to talk to a patient.

[Atlproctor]

The hibiscus oil helped me alot. You can find it on Amazon.

[RoseySawyer]

I get itchy on and off. It Sucks. I try to deal with it. 😕❤🌷

[Atlproctor in reply to RoseySawyer]

Maybe the Sarna would help?

[Kenu]

My head was a little itchy and flaky and my dermatologist prescribed “Ketoconazole 2 percent “ shampoo 🧴 every other day and leave it on for five minutes. Did this for month and then went to once a week for the last year and it’s doing great 👍. Also use Head and Shoulders on the other days. He advised to only wash it two the three times a week. When I was working it was one or two times a day. Luckily I guess my hair doesn’t get oily so less shampooing works out 👍. Trial and error till the right thing works 👍. Ken 🐾😊

[Atlproctor in reply to Kenu]

Glad you found an answer and some relief.

[Ali_B62]

Would coconut oil at least soothe the skin whether it is "all in the mind" or not? ☺

[Atlproctor in reply to Ali_B62]

Yes. It sjould help with your skin. As I said in another response I use that and hibiscus oil on my sclap from time to time. I like for my lotion to absorb in my skin quickly which coconut oil doesn't do.

[Ali_B62 in reply to Atlproctor]

How about sweet almond oil in the mix? That normally is absorbed quite quickly on my skin but I haven't used it on my scalp.

[Atlproctor in reply to Ali_B62]

I don't knowbif you can use on your scalp?, i have used olive oil. But for the itching and to kill off any bacteria or anything like that... . I just stick with the coconut oil or the castro oil

[leking1]

Yes, I itch all time! For no reason that I can see! My legs, arms, body, head, back. I use lotions, cortisone creams, whatever I can find, and it gives temporary relief. Then it will start over again, somewhere else.

[Atlproctor in reply to leking1]

Good morning. I know how you feel.

See if you can find that lotion I recommended it. It helps a lot. Happy New Year!

[Peruzzot]

I've got a spot on my back near my left shoulder that drives me nuts every once in awhile. I tend to find a wall corner or a door opening to scratch away at it. Last night a pair of pliers was used for the purpose. Because most commercial lotions contain alcohol I can't use them. I'm allergic to the alcohol it makes my skin break out in a really bad itchy rash.

I make a lotion that contains coconut oil, jojoba oil, and aloe vera. It helps my hands but it's really hard to reach that spot on my back to use any lotion.

[Atlproctor in reply to Peruzzot]

I have to try your lotion. TY.

[falalalala]

I just started making lotion and I like it better than store bought.

[Atlproctor]

What is your recipe?

[PWilli]

Holding something cold on your body can help, the cold sensation overwhelms the itch sensation. Just adding to the mix of ideas...

[Atlproctor in reply to PWilli]

Thank you. I did not know this.

[JTZES]

I'm aware that most of my itches are MS based. I don't have scalp issues but everywhere else. Can the hibiscus oil be used all over and and is it fast acting?

I currently use Gold Bond lotion but it takes sometime before it starts working.

[Atlproctor in reply to JTZES]

Happy New Year. I've only used the hibiscus for my scalp. I'm not sure if you can use it all over? It does I quickly when I do use it on my scalp.

[mrsmike9]

Usually when I go to bed my feet will get an area where it itches like mad. As if I need any more trouble going to sleep!

[Atlproctor]

Amen!