The damaged nerves have a million ways of sending bizarre signals to your brain.

I have small fiber neuropathy in my upper body, and even with 3600 mg of gabapentin a day, I scratch my arms during the night due to the 'itching' caused by the nerve damage.

My PN is profound, so I have little sensation in my legs, but the bottoms of my feel tingle and burn and feel like 'pins and needles' when I first lie down at night.

Again, this is with 3600 mg of gabapentin daily. I don't really want to take a larger dosage, and I'm not sure more would help.

I take so many medications as it is....I try to take a moderate approach where possible.

I hope your itching has abated by now.

Best wishes.

ElaineD