i had the same thing. it was nothing more than eating too many menthol coughdrops every day. i sucked on them regularly. i had a stinging itch and breathing problems. after trying EVERYTHING and doing a process of elimination regarding things i was exposed to or eating, it came down to the coughdrops. i never would have believed it. hope this helps.
Itching can be agonizing. My husband has been itching since October 2005. Head to toe. I have researched this subject everyday since October 2005. What I have found is that hundreds of people suffer from some form of itching, with or without sores and sores of all different shapes and sizes. I find that most of these people say they're doctors have no idea why they are itching once all other possibilities have ruled out. (i.e- allergies, hives, rash, hepatitis, diabetes, eczema, dermatitis etc.) It is my belief now, that few if any people with severe itching are getting any treatment of any kind. This is because there is none. I also believe it may be in the water we drink and the air we breath. I am most likely wrong, but I have run out of energy trying to help find reasons for itching due to my husband and the hundreds upon hundreds of people I have spoken with or heard stories about on the internet.
I wish I could be more helpful. If you find out anything, please let me know. I welcome any kind of help.
Love- Kim