Hello I'm writing on behalf of my 49 yr old mother who has been suffering an unexplained itch for approximately 1 year now.
The itching is primarily located to her arms, there is no sign of any skin problem the only detectable feature is the scratches she has caused by herself- no other signs.
She has seen her doctor numerous times for blood tests and nothing has shown up.
She first thought it may be an irritant around the house- however no-one else in the house has had similar problems. She has changed cleaning products and monitored her diet but to no success as her itch continued.
Various anti histamines were prescribed by her GP-but to no effect. Various blood test have been done as they thought it could be a liver problem- results negative. HRT was prescribed over a short period as it was though it could be a hormone imbalance-again the itch continued.
She was referred to a dermatologist who prescribed stronger anti-histamines combined with sun lamp treatment over a period of approx 12 weeks but the itch has still not resolved.
Finally she has been given a neck x-ray as her doctor has advised studies have shown neck problems may cause arm itching- she is still awaiting the result of this and the itch continues! I have to say my mother has had the odd neck pain in the morning but usually puts it down to sleeping awkwardly and this only occurs very occasionally.
Has anyone ever heard of this cause or suffered a similar thing? Any advice would be good as I am sick of watching her claw her arms every night.
thanks for any replies