Pin & Needles, Extremely ITCHY !! after shower also

[Scratching69]

I have pins & needles all over my body, even as we speak I get this tingly feeling that itches me on my back, arms, legs, face, scalp, torso, just about everywhere !!  and it is agonizing 5 minutes after a hot shower, I have to wrap myself up in sheets or dip my entire body in BABY OIL and I get some relief. I also have pain in my upper leg where the hip meets the leg on the left side and also my lower back is in pain. I walk with a limp and its always in pain, even lying down, not sure if this is related. Also have an STD called HPV, again not sure if thats related.

I tried niacin, didnt work, I tried all creams that are supposed to stop itch, nothing. I have to wear long underwear to cover my legs and I put my t-shirt on right after I drench myself in baby oil. When I lie down it sometimes goes away but it sometimes wakes me up itching.

There is no rash that I can see, only redness from scratching. Someone suggested I see a neurologist, get an MRI, but that could be costly, I read about other possibilites such as HIV, diabetis, MS, but I sure hope thats not it.

What do I have ??  what can I do ???   will this ever go away ?? its 3 weeks already, any cures ??  what can I do to  relieve these ITCHY symptoms ??

Thank you !!!


This discussion is related to PINS AND NEEDLES and LOWER BACK ACHE.

[Giannatag]

I thought I was the only person experiencing this exact pain. Right after the shower I feel like needles are sticking me in my legs mostly and this has been happening since I was a child I am 25 now. The only somewhat relief I get is WRAPPING UP IN MY SHEETS AS WELL! I wish I could get answers, nothing helps or makes it go away

[garfieldbein]

im 27 and for a month now i have been haveing issues with my hands locking up where i cant get them out of the locked position and they hurt for hours. and when i take a shower i feel like im being stuck with pins and needles all over my back and shoulders. and if i take a bath its worse. whats goin on with me..?

[mrsbenitez]

Wow .... like 5 years ago i had the same thing happen to me every time at the same time at night i would wake up itching to the point i had to jump in the shower and take a hot bath ... i was all red and itchy .. it was horrible .. then i had to cover my body in some cold cream .. to relive the itching well this was happening to me for like 3 weeks on the 3rd week i would wake up in the middel of the night with my face swollen ... then i thought maybe its something iam eating so i started to watch everything i was eating .. but itwas still happenig the last draw was one night i woke up with the bad itch all over my body when i went to the bathroom and turn the light on my eyes were almost shut and my whole face was swollen i yelled for my husband and when he looked at me u could see in his face the horrid look my throat was closing and we rushed to the hospital that was at 3am .. long story short i left the hospital at 9am in the morning and til this day it has not happend to me again but i also dont know what happend to me then .. its now been 5 yrs  now i have other issues and im head in the same direction ... now its my left leg it swells and iam in pain .. horrid pain cant sleep .. cant lay .. cant sit for long .. and now since its been 3 weeks starting to have trouble when i stand anyone with any ideas as to what this could be iam all ears

[adp08]

i have experienced these symptoms as of recent as well... i wonder if these activities may have anything to do with it....

i quit smoking 2 months ago after 16 years
i started taking one a day multi vitamins a month ago
i started working out frequently a month ago

if anyone has the same story or close please let me know.

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[Suri123]

Hi, hope you are doing better now? I do understand how frustrating it will be to keep scratching everywhere and how intense at times. Few common causes of paresthesia could be like nerve impingement due to pressure effects, decreased blood supply, high blood sugar levels, side effects of certain drugs, alcohol, vitamin deficiency, etc. Sometimes even dry skin can cause you this sensation due to dehydration and particularly after having bath with soap. Do continue applying moisturizers and keep drinking lot of water. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, alcohol and any medications till you get evaluated. You need to consult your family doctor or neurologist for a complete check up and necessary investigations. Post your thoughts and progress. Take care