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Koi13 · 04-28-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoopy

Hi Koi13,

Itching might be a symptom of MS but the itching someone with MS has is different than regular itching. Some people will scratch until they bleed without finding relief from the itch.

Itching caused by MS is neuropathic and needs to be treated differently.

Information about itching in MS:

http://ms.about.com/od/signssymptoms...-Sclerosis.htm

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/abo...ing/index.aspx

I now understand. MS itching is an itch that when scratched DOES NOT go away. With my itching, when I scratch, the itch in that area goes away. I will document an episode when it happens again and see if my itching resembles MS itching but as of now, I don't think it does.

Are random nerve zaps or stings (1-2 seconds) a MS symptom? That was another symptom that did not show up as being a typical MS symptom.