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Itchy Painful Skin

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Kitchener, ON

Does anyone find that your skin gets itchy and painful? The skin on the back of my hands appears to be getting very thin and it itches like crazy. Sometimes I rub cream on them and then it starts to burn and gets red and makes me want to rub so hard my skin feels raw. So I wash off the cream and my hands feel worse
Most days I wear my clothes inside out because my clothes are smoother and it does not bother my skin. Especially my sweat pants as they are so pilly they just rub my thighs raw. I… read more

January 26, 2019
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! The tops of my hands and the tops of my feet itch terribly. I even itch them while I’m sleeping creating scratches and bleeding. Ivy Rest is a topical cream similar to caladryl lotion except this has lidocaine in it to numb the itch. Try it!

January 27, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I feel like someone sandblasted the top layer of skin off my body, can't get dressed some days. Can't wear anything that isn't really baggy, no pants for sure. Can't bare to be touched.

February 2, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

dry skin, skin hurts and feels raw, certain clothing irritates, just try to keep from getting dry and wear loose fitting clothing

February 1, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

One other thing you could explore is if the itching is linked to circulation problems. That seems to be the case for me. Physical therapy has helped me the most. Seems like a crazy cause and effect, I know.

Also, for burning, a little baking soda paste goes a long way (you’ve prob tried that too). Sorry you’re itching so much! :/

January 27, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks for all your replies. Sorry to say but I have tried all your suggestions and I guess I was hoping for a miracle solution from someone. πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜† carry on!

January 27, 2019

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