Any CURE for brachioradial pruritus? (besides ice as relief)

[steamboattracey]

Thousands of people are suffering with Brachioradial Pruritus, including myself, in my tenth year. It is the most maddening disease and I have learned of no cure. Ice is the ONLY thing to provide relief, and acupuncture has not been effective for me. I have tried all the expensive prescription and steroid creams to no avail. I am losing sleep, and my sanity, b/c it keeps me up all night. I am staying out of the sun, but every year, this persists until December or January. I have read countless articles and blogs about BRP, am sure that is what I have, but have yet to find a cure, and therefore some hope that I don't have to suffer with this every year for the rest of my life. Any new ideas/solutions/cures??? PLEASE?!!!!

[Brachi]

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[mikecarolr]

Has anyone had cervical spine decompression surgery as a solution to BRP symptoms?

[Brachi]

I don't know if this is still active. But I have found a solution after 17 yrs with heavy itching every autumn in 2-3-month - making me nuts.
I am out off symptoms now for three yrs - only a minor slashback after a heavy sunburn last summer.
I won't write my long story if nobody is in here - but you're welcome to send me an email and I will sent it to you.
My life is so much improved after not being "afraid" for autumn to come every year.
You can write me on ***@****

[winterh3]

what did you use that relieved the itch?!

[NoMosuffering]

Caress bar soap. That's it. Done

[Mary_Annie]

Try using UV protective arm sleeves. They have been wonderful in alleviating eczema itching day and night. Maybe they'll work for BP as well. The slightly compressive (not too tight) ones seem to work best.

[Reggie58]

I have suffered from BRP for nearly 20 years.  I went to dermatologists for years trying to figure out what it was, but to no avail.  Ididn't have a name for this condition until my cardiologist recognized it last year.  The only relief is ice packs.  I actually use cold soda cans.  They are the right temp to stop the itch and they remain cold for a long time.  You can put a cooler with soda cans next to your bed and use them as needed during the night.  They also are convenient during the day, because you can pick up a cold can of soda anywhere. Amazing what you resort to when dealing with this aggravating condition!  

[purple1234567]

So glad you found something that helped and thank you so much for sharing!  I'm sure this will help a lot of people in need of advice with this condition!

[Sawdusty]

BRP is a most cursed affliction.  I have suffered for 3 or 4 years, and I feel incredibly badly for those whose symptoms are worse than mine and have suffered so much longer.  After consulting "Dr Google" at length, I have undertaken the following remedies.

I own a rather cheap T.E.N.S. machine that I bought, for less than $100, on the internet more than 10 years ago (for a sore back) and it still works just fine.  I have recently (the last 2 weeks) been giving myself a 20-minute TENS treatment, twice a day, once at breakfast, another before supper, sometimes in the truck if I have to drive any distance.  I put two electrodes about 5" above my elbow, one on the inner part of the bicep and one on the outer, and two electrodes about 5" below my elbow, one on the inner part of the forearm, one on the outer, with the red and the black electrodes in an X configuration.

I think, and I believe it is WORKING !!

Despite this being a particularly hot and sunny summer and even though I have been outside as much as ever, my symptoms have been far easier to endure than they were over the past 3 years.

In the event that I do get a "twinge", I dab on a bit of Lidocaine ointment (to my left elbow).  I got this over the counter in a 35 gram Xylocaine Ointment (5%) at my grocery store pharmacy for about $10.

I do not endorse any TENS machines or pharmaceutical companies so I have not provided additional information about my sources.  Let me just say that we just bought a TENS machine on Amazon for my son and paid $135 and he loves it for his own application (injuries from accident).  I also learned that topical treatments for itch may also be acquired at the local tattoo parlour but that is way above my pay grade so I cannot attest to that.

I certainly hope this internet forum and this information helps someone, somewhere.

[BlackWidowGirl]

Thank you.  I have many other symtons as well as my 2 young daughters..and now even my mother n law whom has been staying with us whike im readjusting to life after brain surgery and loss of my husband after 25 years...i need some relief from plain ole bad luck..thank u again