As of today, I am a new user. I'm looking forward to learning some things from other Pruritis sufferers. It was not until I went to a dermatologist (young and apparently smart) that I ever heard of brachioradial pruritis. It took the young doc no more than five minutes to listen to me describe my complaints and a brief look at my arm to inform me what this itching menace is. I thought the marks were some sort of bug bites - oddly only on my right arm and hand - nowhere else. I'd been to several personal care physicians and they all were stymied by the phenomenon and not very interested. That is, other than to say, "Don't scratch." That was like saying, "Don't think of peanut butter." Upon hearing that, one thinks of peanut butter immediately. Same with the itching/scratching thing.
Young Doc prescribed Gabapentin (Neurontin) which helps to some extent. I needed to take an increasing dosage from where I started for it to make any difference. I also have an ointment: Clobetasol Propionate, which helps if I use it. I forget. I constantly have "wounds" on my arm and hand from scratching.
This all started about seven years ago after I moved to Tucson.

Hello & welcome,

Have you ever considered a naturopathic doctor?
Sometimes with these conditions that MDs can't figure out, a naturopath might be very helpful. The first appt is time consuming & costly due to the time needed to narrow down to find the best course of treatment for you.

There are also books in libraries and websites if you want to try to find the homeopathic remedies for your self.

Here are some info sites
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/go.php
http://www.hylands.com/
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/find-remedy

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

There is some really interesting info. in Medline article about Brachioradial Pruritus

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1355312-overview

Check out the cervicogenic hypothesis .

sjmontague,

It is great to have you come and be with us. There are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Welcome sjmontague.