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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing nighttime itching related to fibromyalgia, with many sharing that the itching occurs in areas... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing nighttime itching related to fibromyalgia, with many sharing that the itching occurs in areas where they also feel pain, including the back, scalp, arms, legs, and trunk, sometimes severe enough to cause scratching and scarring. Several members identified potential causes and offered practical solutions, including checking pain medications (especially opioids like Vicodin and morphine), trying anti-itch creams like Gold Bond or Cortisone 10, using Benadryl for relief and sleep, applying moisturizing lotions like Cetaphil or Eucerin eczema cream, and taking cool showers before bed. A recurring theme was the frustration of managing yet another mysterious fibromyalgia symptom, with members encouraging each other to systematically eliminate triggers like medications, hot showers, or heating pads, and to consult doctors if rashes or eczema develop.