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Extremely Itchy w/ Pins & Needles, no rash or skin problem

I get extremely itchy with all these PINS & NEEDLES all over my body especially my legs, back, arms, face, neck, & scalp. It is worse just after a hot shower. I have no rash or skin condition. I had kidney stones earlier this year but not sure if there is a connection. Also got stung by a jellyfish badly but again I don't think there is a connection.

I tried all skin creams including benadril, hydrocortisine, aloe vera, cocoa butter, ..the list goes on.  The only thing that seems to work somewhat is soaking my entire body in BABY OIL after a shower so I can stand still for brushing my teeth. My legs usually start tingling with pins and needles that drive me crazy.

Does anyone know about this itchy / pins & needles condition and how to cure it ???  
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I've have the same thing and I ran into this http://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms/itchy-tingling-crawly-pins-and-needles-prickly-feelings.shtml
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I have the same reaction I go crazy and biss at the same time when i get itch I get so mad I'll just jump to the shower with not really hot and not really cold and that helps and also I make sure the AC is still on, because once I start to sweat then that's the time it goes crazy like fugde.
But please I need help any medication for this???!
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I feel small pins and needles striking all over my body, it is like when I noticed it, it suddenly transfers to another body part and start to scatter but when I try to scratch it doesn't feel relieved, no signs of rashes. I thought it was because of my clothes, but i started to notice it as it getting frequent and weirdly sudden strikes. I haven't see a doctor yet. Its very strange and annoying feeling, hope someone could answer it here. Thanks in advance.
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I feel small pins and needles striking all over my body, it is like when I noticed it, it suddenly transfers to another body part and start to scatter but when I try to scratch it doesn't feel relieved, no signs of rashes. I thought it was because of my clothes, but i started to notice it as it getting frequent and weirdly sudden strikes. I haven't see a doctor yet. Its very strange and annoying feeling, hope someone could answer it here. Thanks in advance.
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This is just a theory. No apparent cure yet for I am having the same problem. If you guys used to go to the gym. Then stopped. Your skin was used to getting sweat more often. Pores opens up most of the time in a week. Plus climate changes. Skin conditions changes. Your skin turns to a crusty dry feeling. I thought skin hydration is the answer but ive been using lotion often as long as i remember. ill try bathing in baking soda. Will let u guys know if something changes.
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use vitamen c  especially in winter.. Eat oranges daily....you can also use Surbrex z
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