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

[Scratching69]

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 ???  

[Jayse33]

Here is your likely answer: Herpes. I'm not talking about the Shingles herpes either. I'm talking about HSV. Look it up: Post-herpetic neuropathy from HSV. There are numerous people having this problem. Myself included. And most doctors are clueless about it because they are only educated on visible symptoms (lensions). And they will not even test you for herpes if there aren't visible symptoms. Get tested and get on Gabepentin (neuronton). Start with 100mg twice a day, up it as needed. Sorry, but many people dont always have the classic lesions from herpes like you've been told. And MOST people with herpes don't even know it. Most are asymptomatic and that is why people never get tested and still spread it to others unknowingly. Herpes attacks the nervous system, specifically the trigeminal (neck/cranial area) and sacral (lower spinal area) ganglia. Your symptoms are a result of your immune system attacking the nerves that the virus uses to shed itself when active. It's called Myelitis. I noticed one person mentioned exposure to sunshine triggering it. That is definitely a trigger for herpes activation. Also, if you do test positive, Valtrex is the best option for medication it seems. Topical creams will not help as it does nothing for internal nervous system issues. Your pins & needles "itch" is your nerves, not your skin. I could be wrong but for many of you, I bet I'm accurate. Go get tested via IGG blood test. Good luck. Hope this helps some.

[Catelle]

Hi I know this an old post. But I'm helpless. I'm going through this for few weeks. I'm post recovery thyroid cancer and radioactive therapy. Story of my life. Anyway I've been itchy so much and exactly how you guys described it. Went to see allergist two dermatologist, gp, endocrinologist and I'm having blood tests every month lots of it to make sure I'm all clear. Nothing relates to Itch as per doctor. They all say it's urticaria and maybe you've been going through lots, ofcourse I'm going through lots! I don't need another condition like miserable itching with no cause to add up , anyway I'm having it. I had taken anti histamines almost all of it but nothing helps. I want to know if anyone managed not to kill them selves with this. I'm also on thyroid pills been taking them for 8 months now since removal of the gland and I never had a problem with it. This is recent. I don't know what to do. Tears.
Elle

[Yolandapegg79]

I get extremely itcy and it feels like pins and needles

[Nroselles13]

As you guys all basically the same symptoms. Mine occurs when I do physical activities ( Which is everyday since I take weight lifting and team sports ) The pain/ Itching occurs in my back all over and the back of my head. Its been going on for a couple months now every day, Before it would only be at certain times. Today it is the worst that it has ever been. Today it occurred walking up the steps to class. My doctors believe it is a cortisal imbalance or glucose imbalance or a putitary gland issue. I meet tomorrow to get blood work done. Ill try doing the vitamen C. Thank you!

[MFWilliams1]

I'm feel relief to hear others experiencing the sane symptoms I'm dealing with mines is in my feet and occurs mostly at night time when about to lay down or laying down, its really bothering me and annoying, it basically in both of them in multi spots, keeps me up at night, feels like prickly, itching, something like someone sticking me with lots of little needles all over my soles of my feet sometimes kon my heels and ankles if anyone knows what this could be please post or email me the information at meeulondaw@gmail PLEASE I need relief!!!

[Schauca85]

Hey it could be your liver and you have a blockage in your ducts the flow of bile is going into your blood stream

[Justneedhelppleasethankyou]

If this were the case... is their a remedy to unblock the ducts? I think you are on to something. Please tell me if you do know a way to unblock the ducts. Thank you.

[JohnPiper123]

25 Jan'15

Hi ALL !  *** SUBJECT: ITCHING CRAWILING PRICKLING PINS & NEEDLES FEELING FIBERGLASS ON SKIN ***

Briefly:

1) I have developed (14 days ago) the pins needles, crawling itching feeling ALL OVER too ... sometimes burning sensations
2) Been on antifungal Diflucan did not help
3) Trying anti-histaimines Benydryl this moment WILL REPORT BACK
4) Have appointment with Neurologist - probably can save a lot of money avoiding the numerous doctors who seem to know NOTHING
5) Will report & give updates
6) DO NOT want to play the dang subjective objective game - we ALL know the itching etc is REAL

Later
JohnPiper123

[sikboii]

this ***** ! i finaly find people that got what i got and no one has a friggin clue how to fix it. i had it for over 20 yrs also. drives me insane. comes and goes. i jumped in snow with no shirt already just to cool down because it hurt so bad.i feel all your pain . skin so soft works the best.last for hours and hours. i dont take pills. I always thought it was something I got in the army. never talked about it to any one or no doctor either. just cant take it no more.i know once i do sweat  like hell i feel so much better but it 's the getting to that point that kills me.  good luck every one. I hope they find a name and a frikkin cure soon.

[Hollylorene]

Hi,    I have everything you all are saying.  The only thing that has helped me is EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL....and I rub it all over my body.