I itch all over my body at night. I don't know why, I don't think it's the laundry detergent I'm using cause I have used it for a while now.

I sleep next to someone every night and they don't itch at all. Don't think it's bed bugs, I itch so much In some spots it feels like a bruse is coming and it hurts. When my back itches I get these bumps that look like mosquito bites. I have no clue why I'm so itchy! Anyone have this happen or any ideas of why? I use lotion so my skins not dry, this is driving me crazy! During the day it's only my shins that start to itch.

[Barrister]

I have itchy skin but it doesn't come up in lumps and you can't see anything. What medication are you on? I found that the itching got much worse when I was taking Hydroxychloroquine so had to stop. But it sounds like you may need an anti histamine. You should go to speak with your doctor. Clemmie

[Barrister]

And you may need bloodtests because there are lots of causes of itchy skin. So, definitely see your GP. Clemmie

[jezebel53]

I suffered badly with itching while on Methotrexate, my head especially, which would erupt with little red bumps too.

Between my shoulder blades and around my waist and tummy, I was taken off Methotrexate because of other side effects, nausea, eye blurring and severe hair loss.

I've since started a course of Etenercept (Enbrel) and have had hardly any itching for the last 8 months, it's a like miracle! i was diagnosed with acute urticaria at the hospital by the dermatoligist and was given hair and skin treatments, which I only use occasionally now.

Do see your doctor, as it's very stressful and depressing to cope with the itching as well as having to cope with RA as well.

Jez.xx

[Jelco5 in reply to jezebel53]

Hi there! I was just googling why I am so itchy! And I saw your post and you said that methotrexate can make you itch. I have RA and taking "meth" and plaquale. If that is true that meds make you itchy then I can rest! I am going crazy about the scratching. Thank you for he heads up

[bluetit33]

AKBound and jezebel hello, I too have very itchy back, head and some hair loss, so was very interested to hear it's side effects of mtx, so thanks for this knowledge. keep well regards bluetit33

[cathie]

You mention a cream. Try something like dermol which is perfume free. I found that my skin allergy was down to perfume in moisturiser

[shazbat]

As it's only at night you should still consider your detergent. I have had allergic eczema for 40 years but I can still become allergic to something I have used for years. Plus companies are constantly changing the formulas, your detergent could be the problem. As your in bed and warm it can become more of a problem then. But you should also have it checked out.

[Samande in reply to shazbat]

I found this site searching exactly the same itching problem at night. Now you mentioned i bought a new detergent call XTRA. And thats when all my teouble started. I am rewatching all my clothes with just water. Hopefully that is the cause.

[dmc12]

Hi,

I get the type of itching you describe usually after I have had my infusion so I think mine is related to this. Is there any pattern to the days you get the itching?

Donna

[Onyeka]

Literally the same exact thing happens to me. I am on methotrexate, and I do happen to use X-tra laundry detergent.

[202daig]

I have the same issue ... Bumbs in my back and eveything.. VERY very small bubs . And the itch is so deep no mater how hard I itch I can't scratch it