Ankylosing Spondylitis, and itchy skin.

[timbeecharmer]

Hey everyone, I'm 50, symptomatic for 10 years, diagnosed 2 years ago and I have a question about itchy skin. I'm following the grain free diet, and I feel way better in my spine. In the winter I get super itchy, and I live in a relatively warm climate( SF bay area). I'd trade it for poison oak any day, because that goes away=) Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks-Tim.

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Sometimes medications taken like NSID can cause an itch, I get it in my hips and legs, it lasts for an hour or so then just stops,

In the past they used to say you needed a tonic as the blood was out of order, 1950s.

Nsid do affect the blood so that may be the cause. I take Celebrex.

Sometimes a trapped nerve can also cause problems, this can cause tingling from lumber region and knee through the thigh

See your GP

BOB

[gungleberry]

I've had AS for 40 years and have been taking NSAID's for a lot of that time.The AS I can handle, but long term use of the NSAID's have now left me needing a kidney transplant.I would urge everyone on long term NSAID's to insist on kidney function tests at every appointment.Once the kidney failure starts, it's a slow decline to needing a transplant.

[Raksha1964]

Please see your GP & get bloods done, itching can be sign there problem with liver or kidneys

[judy-brown91]

Hydracortisone Cream helps for your itchiness. I buy it almost anywhere and I have the itch mostly on my back. It won't interfere with your medication.

[MarsBarKid]

Natural remedy is old one of organic apply cider vinegar for itchy skin and lots of other reasons to keep a bottle handy at all times in the household. Here is a handy link I saw as I opened emails today. Can download whole book for $10 or just the page to start with and see if it benefits you. Itches are a real menace.

I get itchy back and always just where I cant reach it. Tried this and so far so good.

And I had bought prevent itch creams several different brands that didnt work or came back too soon.

Link. thealternativedaily.com/ale...

Hope it helps. And also helps others too.