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What Does Burning And Itching In Arms, Neck And Back Mean?
i am 62 years old- female had several car accident in the last few years.
I have had burning and itching down the fronts of my arms and back of neck, it is so painful, going on for over 2 years with no relief.
Only advil I am taking, I am getting allery tests done now, so far no one knows
I have had burning and itching down the fronts of my arms and back of neck, it is so painful, going on for over 2 years with no relief.
Only advil I am taking, I am getting allery tests done now, so far no one knows
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
hi , i understand your concern. itching may be due to various causes,in your condition it more likely is pointing towards any allergies to any dyes or sun allergy.These are to be ruled out before any further evaluation.
considering your age(postmenopausal), one more possibility is due to less eostrogen in your body the skin tends to get dry and itchy. once u start scratching, the itchy sensation only tends to worsen like a vicious cycle.This can be treated quite easily with either a deep moisturising cream or an oestrogen cream depending upon the severity and the correctness of the diagnosis. which your physician may decide after proper clinical examination and investigations.
one more possibility which is very important considering your age...but which is constantly overlooked is... deficiency of the b complex vitamins especially vitamin b3. A simple supplimentaion of these vitamins will show marked improvement of your symptoms within a few days to weeks.
wish you a speedy recovery...!!
thank you
considering your age(postmenopausal), one more possibility is due to less eostrogen in your body the skin tends to get dry and itchy. once u start scratching, the itchy sensation only tends to worsen like a vicious cycle.This can be treated quite easily with either a deep moisturising cream or an oestrogen cream depending upon the severity and the correctness of the diagnosis. which your physician may decide after proper clinical examination and investigations.
one more possibility which is very important considering your age...but which is constantly overlooked is... deficiency of the b complex vitamins especially vitamin b3. A simple supplimentaion of these vitamins will show marked improvement of your symptoms within a few days to weeks.
wish you a speedy recovery...!!
thank you
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