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Hello to all. I am hoping to find more information on the above: Brachial radial pruitis. I have been suffering from severe intense itching in the elbow/upper arm area for over 15 years. Nothing to show for it until recent diagnosis by dermatologist of BRP. Appears to be a relatively rare condition that manifests itself in the intense itching, often @ night and in warmer weather, however mine is year round.

Little is known apparently about BRP, however the opinions are that it is a neurological condition due to nerve damage caused either by sun exposure or problems in the C-4 to C-6 region of the spine.

I have found only one other thread thru an unlikely blog so am searching. I'm interested to find others with this condition and what their Dr. is doing about it. Some sufferers are on Prednisone (me) and/or Neurontin or Lyrica. Some people find relief by acupuncture, some chiropractic. Some, only icing the area does it. Some also take amitriptylene or doxepin.

Anyway, if this sounds at all familiar to anyone, I would like to hear what avenues are being taken and if they work!