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What Causes Brachioradial Pruritis?
Question: I have a very rare syndrome that I have suffered with for 23 year...needless to say...I have been down many...many...avenues. I have never sent an on line inquiry on a medical site before...ever. I was simply googling medications that I have been given in the past in preparation for my Doctor's appointment in 2 days. I'm trying to be pro active and prepare for taking my syndrome to the next level in finding, possibly, other specialist that could deal with and assess and hopefully control (ultimately cure) the horrific invasive and debilitating syndrome that I live with every...every day...day in and day out!!! I have been diagnosed with Pervasive Brachidial Puritis...(sorry if the spelling is wrong) and as I mentioned...suffering for 23 years...this is not normal for this diagnosis...so is this truly what I have...is is there something being missed !!! I am 58 and my symptoms have drastically worsened in the last 9 months. I have 23 years worth of scarring on my arms and getting presently worse by the day...I crawl under my skin...I have no overt sensation to hot or cold on the infected areas...ice packs are my best friend...(I think some of my scarring is from frost bite)!!! I could write volumes and volumes on the last 20 years...just won't here...to tired...don't even know the validity of this site...???
Brief Answer:
A neurologic condition, do Neurologist consult is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Brachioradial pruritis is a neurogenic ( the cause is nerve disfunction ) itch syndrome of the upper extremities,
Scratching the skin makes it worse and ice packs seems to be the main way to control symptoms.
It is a condition caused by a primary neuropathy ( nerves damage and dysfunction by herpesvirus and/or compression in the neck) of upper extremities.
The itching ( pruritis ) is believed to be a variant of pain and sun light exposure is believed also to worsen the symptoms.
Since it is a condition caused by nerves disfunction, consulting a Neurologist should be of value.
Treatment remains a challenge and ranges from acupuncture, botulinum toxin injections to ice packs and drugs such Gabapentin, Amytriptiline, antiseizure drugs etc.
These issues should be discussed with your treating Doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
A neurologic condition, do Neurologist consult is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Brachioradial pruritis is a neurogenic ( the cause is nerve disfunction ) itch syndrome of the upper extremities,
Scratching the skin makes it worse and ice packs seems to be the main way to control symptoms.
It is a condition caused by a primary neuropathy ( nerves damage and dysfunction by herpesvirus and/or compression in the neck) of upper extremities.
The itching ( pruritis ) is believed to be a variant of pain and sun light exposure is believed also to worsen the symptoms.
Since it is a condition caused by nerves disfunction, consulting a Neurologist should be of value.
Treatment remains a challenge and ranges from acupuncture, botulinum toxin injections to ice packs and drugs such Gabapentin, Amytriptiline, antiseizure drugs etc.
These issues should be discussed with your treating Doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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