Yes! Just not giving in to the itch does help. But sometimes I just have to scratch, these areas are "buzzing" too (weird, I know )...like maybe I'm about to hatch an alien, but that hasn't happened thankfully.

Antihistamines have zero effect, I don't believe its a dermatology issue. It is always bilateral and at the same time...both outer hips itch, both lower front legs, both eyelids, both sides of face, even both outer ears. Not all at the same time, but in pairs. I'm pretty sure it is neuropathic because of SFN and I'm emailing my neuro on Tuesday.

I agree...yours sounds neuropathic, not allergic or dry skin related. Neuropathic pruritis is a very real thing and related to SFN. It is always bilateral and usually involves mulitple areas at one time. You should tell your neuro but sadly, I doubt there is anything to relieve it. If he does give you some wonderful cure, please pass it along. I've asked so many times but always told it's a part of my neuropathy and nothing can be done to help.

Will do.

Yup, this is one of main symptoms - scratching the bottom of my left foot with my right toes as I write this. The only thing that helps me is overall lifestyle, so healthy diet, supplementation and reduced stress. It often goes hand in hand with tingling: a given spot starts to tingle, then it starts to itch. Can be quite annoying, frustrating, you name it.

I find that ice w/ a rag on the area helps it stop.

I have found using an ice pack is very helpful. Also I use a lotion called Sarna. Hope this helps.