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I am being demented by itching but no rash as such .Been through loads of test by rheumatology to be diagnosed as having osteoarthritis, on top of long term fibromyalgia.

Should I speak to doctor about this?

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Batty1

Yes you should definitely see your Doctor about this or Dermatologist. Do you take any type of medication or supplements? When you say itching does it feel like?

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Pipkin21 in reply to Batty1

On same meds for years.It is so itchy mostly round torso and up back ,neck and under hair at back of head.

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Batty1 in reply to Pipkin21

Thats a lot if areas for phantom itch … wonder if your having nerve related issues especially if nothing has changed … just a reminder just because your meds haven’t changed doesn’t mean some ingredient in one of them hasn’t.

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Pipkin21 in reply to Batty1

Will attempt to get through to surgery to get a GP "appointment "....

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tselph in reply to Batty1

It could be a side affect from a medication you’re on or more seriously, a allergic reaction. Yes, you should definitely tell your doctor about it.

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caz1967

Sorry i know what you are experiencing,, i also have this and its literally everywhere. my GP did nothing just told me to take an antihistamine, Loratadine in particular, which im taking still 8years after going to him. occasionally i run out and cannot buy for a few days, the itching returns within 24hrs.. I hope your GP sends you for blood work or more to get to the bottom of it. Take care

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