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hi, I’m sure I read on here that someone had a prickly scalp or sensation of needles all over their head at night and of course I didn’t have time to read it at the time but now I can’t find it. Unfortunately I have started getting the same thing and wanted to know why it happens and what I can do. If anyone remembers it and finds the post I would be very grateful. Thanks x

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hello, I’ve had something similar in the past and I’m not completely sure what caused it.

What are your suspicions?

Stress? Thyroid under/over replacement? Iron? B12?

Hopefully some others have ideas 🌱

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Goldengirl01 in reply toRegenallotment

Hi there I don't have any idea what could cause it, it seems to be after iv slept and wake in the morning mainly there are odd times earn I go to bed. Iv bought new pillows as its only when I lie down but when I wake up i could pull my hair out it's like burning needles at times.

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RegenallotmentAmbassador in reply toGoldengirl01

Hmmm do you get night sweats? Static?

Anyone got any ideas?

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AKatieD

Got itchy scalp after b12 injections, that turned into itchy spots on head.

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Goldengirl01 in reply toAKatieD

I have had B12 injections for a few years now,nothi g like this b4 so I dont think it can be that . Nothing when I'm up and walking around only when lying down.

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AKatieD

Ah, that is interesting. Sorry not heard of anything like that

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