Wow! I had no idea this was actually a thing! I've had this for years (I'm 72). I would try to find where or what was causing it, but nothing would show up, no rash, no insect bites, nothing. I'm glad to know this isn't an abnormal thing. The only thing I treat it with is a back scratcher. It helps temporarily, until it goes away on it's own, which it does after a couple days. Watching this got it going, but my back scratcher's across the room, and I have a cat on my lap. 😬
I use a dry brush, it seems to be the only thing that actually touches the itch and relieves it. I’ve had it for years. I figured some sort of nerve damage. I have that sensation in a couple of other places too, but it started just under my left shoulder blade.,I’m right handed.
@@karenmickley1716 i found that a bottle brush works for me. Thought i was the only one with this problem…so this is very informative that it is a malady that affects many older types…mme being 79.
Me too. I finally purchased an extendable back scratcher and it works great. 💖At the very least it has stopped me from trying to scratch on door frames or corner walls. Imagine a bear rubbing up against a tree....🤣
I have this as well! Text book! I had my dermatologist look at the area and she said she didn’t see anything there….that was the end of the discussion. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video.
Me too! I've asked my dermatologist several times if she's sure there's not SOMETHING there. It itches so bad that I go at it with the corner of my "monkey hand" backscratcher. It feels so good I can hardly breathe. My dad used to constantly have my poor mom scratch his itchy back. Now I can relate!!
Walmart's Equate Brand Pain Relief Cream, 4% Lidocaine HCI Topical Analgesic, with roll on applicator, works well for me. I use lots of it on my back, neck, and other areas.
That’s a shame, because it is usually the dermatology providers that diagnose this condition. Patients would be upset that there were no skin findings, but that they itched.
Me three. I’m also 71 years old. When in my 20s stood up full force under a 4ft high shelf in my classroom. Had a concussion, depressed vertebrae, and nerve damage and was told it would give me issues. Boy has it! This appears to be one of them.
@@eileenpritchard9154 i have had sensitive skin all my life. I find that my skin is calmed by having warm ( not hot) showers, followed by several minutes of completely cold water. I pat my skin dry with a soft towel and avoid rubbing with a rough towel. Scratching or rubbing my skin makes the problem worse. A non-perfumed, simple lotion like Sorbolene cream or QV lotion helps. Exercise improves blood flow to the skin, but I need to have a cool shower after it, or at least splash my face with cold water. Meditation helps all problems.
I have had this for years (I'm 65) and in exactly that spot on my left shoulder-blade and I am right-handed. Fascinating to find out that it is a medical condition!
I have also had this for years and a back scratcher is my remedy. Good to know what it is. Doctors seem to be oblivious to the reason. Glad to see this video. Thanks. 👍
Doctors told me not to scratch my skin as it makes the problem much worse. I was also advised to have less hot showers. I have a warm shower followed by a cold shower for several minutes. That helps. I use a simple skin lotion with no perfumes e.g. Sorbolene, or QV lotion. Exercise helps to improve my health in general, including my skin, but I need to splash my face with cold water to calm my skin.
I’m an Critical care nurse and have 14 years experience and I cannot recommend your channel enough for new nurses or even experienced nurses who just want to learn more or refresh there leaning. Excellent channel xxxx
I have Fibromyalgia and disk issues in my neck and problems with my spine as well. Mentioned to doctor so many times. Thanks for validating exactly how I feel
Actually, my dermatologist diagnosed this. She said that it often accompanies back pain/spine issues. Which I have had multiple lower back fusions and suffer from chronic pain. She recommended either the Capzasin gel or CeraVe itch relief lotion. I apply the cerave in the shower with a back brush and other times just on dry skin. This has helped me quite a bit.
My dermatologist diagnosed this wih me, good doctor that she is 😁 I have chronic pain in lower back (spine fusions etc.), said it is related. she recommended either Capzasin gel or CeraVe lotion- I apply CeraVe with a back brush (gently) in the shower or sometimes to my dry back. Helps tremendously! Neither my GP nor Pain doctor have heard of this condition.
🥴👍🏻. Same here . And because we have Fibromyalgia… the doctors just blow us off . But this it Definitely what I’ve been experiencing for years. And the Bee Sting sensation too . I have much damage to my spine . 👍🏻🥴☺️
I had this for many decades. It disappeared, along with my joint pain, when I changed my diet due to a different condition. I eat a very low carb diet, and this seems to have eliminated whatever foods triggered the problem. On the rare occasions it returns, I review what I’ve eaten for the past day to try to determine the cause.
@1996freddie Gluten and gliadin (proteins found in wheat and some other grains) were a large part of the problem. Also citrus, strawberries, and some other things.
Thanks for that little tip, or should I say big slice of advice. I have been looking to go on a keto diet and this sounds like a very good reason. The itch drive me nuts on times and doesn't stop even when scratching it. Mine is slap dab in the middle of my back (s0 no problem reaching the area to scratch it) and I've had it for at least twelve years. Once again thanks.
Good to see this issue addressed . For decades around a certain time at night one side of my back has itched intensely for decades. Any doctor consulted has said "dry skin". Among treatments of my own design has been an older somewhat mangled nylon bristled hair brush- dedicated for use to scratch this itch and sometimes a recurring inner ankle/shin itch (I'm 69yrs now)
What's helped me is having cooler showers. Hot water is a real enemy of healthy skin. I finish my shower with several minutes of completely cold water. My skin is way less itchy and my face looks much younger.
I just stumbled upon this site. Thank you for the information. I'm 72 and have had this condition for as far back into my childhood that I can remember. Never knew it actually had a name. I've had Doctors look at that area several times but they were all stumped. I'm going to recommend this video to my Nurse Practitioner and see what she thinks about this. A back scratches is never very far from me and I'm damned tired of it. This video gives me some hope now.
Thank you! I have had this condition for years and no Doctor has ever diagnosed it. I was told it was just dry skin. It's in a very specific area. Thank heaven for bamboo back scratchers!
Oh my goodness! I couldn’t believe it when this showed up on TH-cam!!! I have suffered with this for many years. Most doctors seem to brush it off as something not important, but you’re so right-it is extremely annoying!!!! My husband began putting lotion on my back every night before bedtime for over a month, and it has given me much relief. I’ve gone for about a month without the lotion, and the itching is just beginning to start back up. I have back scratchers all over the house, and have one that extends that goes with me when I travel. I am so appreciative of you doing this, I just can’t tell you how I have suffered.
Wow. I had a dislocated shoulder at age 3 and they didn't catch it or set my shoulder so I developed scoliosis and they found it at age 12. Now at 70, even with chiropractic care the left side shoulder and even my neck and down my arm is over the top itching. I am right handed so this finally makes sense to me. I am a retired RN and never heard of this before. Thank you for this information.
Seriously, this makes me so happy, I have been worried for years that it could be cancer mole or something and no one could see anything, doctors could never see anything. I am 51 and have had it for probably 15 years, I am right handed and it’s on my left side in the exact same spot every time. It feels so good to have an answer to this, thank you so much for this video.
Unbelievable!!! I’ve had this for years and no one has ever been able to help. I have all the basics of this disorder, no paresthesia, unilateral on the non dominant side!
Have had this for years and am just learning about this condition on my own when your vid popped up in my feed. My doc has never once asked about the hyperpigmentation on my back-sad. I think I’ll finally demand a closer look and treatment. The itching is maddening some days. Thanks so much.
Hi Y, the biggest improvement came for me when I started having a warm ( not hot) shower, followed by a cold shower for a few minutes (even in our icy cold winters!). My skin is calmer and I have fewer facial wrinkles. My hair is thicker, too. I pat my skin dry with a soft towel. Please avoid scratching with anything, including hard towels. It makes everything much worse. Simple non-perfumed lotions are best like Sorbolene or QV lotion. Wash your bed sheets regularly as skin mites can cause itching but don't use lots of detergent in your washing machine as you may be allergic to that. Try to avoid any hard back scratchers. Exercise helps everything but splash your face with cool water afterwards. Meditation helps all problems in a general low key way.
Finally! An answer. This started for me in my late 20's. I have mentioned this to all the doctors that I have had. None of them had an answer. Now, if only someone can explain why my skin hurts whenever anyone touches me when I'm sick.
Got diagnosed at 16. 30 years later I went on a long fast and it went away. It's actually unbroken down salicylates that get stored in kidneys and other organs. Getting of salicylates (plant toxins) has helped alot, but improving my digestion has helped even more.
@@ceogoddess2543I tried fasting but my cortisol levels would go up due to menopause, I would get inflammation in body and acid reflux was horrible… so sadly, had to stop intermittent fasting.
I’ve had this for a lot of years. I’ve mentioned this to one of my Dr. he just laughed at me. Told me it was just old age. But it is really bothersome and irritating. Thank you so much!
This is a very good explanation of this condition which I have suffered from for over 20 years. I have tried the various treatments mentioned but these really only treat the symptoms rather than treat the cause. I have personally found that chiropractic treatments and posture changes have been the most effective way to treat this condition. Most of us are guilty of sloppy posture and becoming more aware of this and adjustments from a chiropractor or physical therapist will help the most imo
Thank you very much. I’ve had it for years but have never heard of anyone else having it. I’m 70, and luckily it doesn’t bother me as much now. I’ve changed the way I sit when using my laptop and I think that may have helped.
Wow! I’m 78, had this exact issue (chronic itching, upper left, I’m right handed), thought it was dry skin. The dermatologist probably did know something about because she said it’s a “nerve” issue, but offered no further help. This is so enlightening...I’ve got chronic neck pain issues, shoulders too, but otherwise healthy. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for posting this. I found a couple articles online a while back on this. I’m 66 and have had it for several years. I have found the most help by stretching the muscles in that area. A good stretch will sometimes help relieve the itching for at least a day or two at a time. That is the only thing that has consistently helped.
Same for me, had "the itch" for decades. I thought I was the only one. Am 70, right handed, mild to medium itch on my back right side (exactly in the location described) and relief provided by a backscratcher. Always thought it was either due to a mole/skin cancer (I live in the very SUNNY Outback of Australia) an insect bite or dry skin. Over the years have asked Doctors and skin specialists to have a look, all have looked, shrugged their shoulders and said "there is nothing there". I now suspect now that it is caused by my bad sitting and/or standing posture. I am working on my posture. Either way, thanking you JJ Medicine for enlightening me and countless others.
I bought an extending back scratcher for this exact issue. The relief I get when I hit the right spot is beyond good. I'm so pleased this video popped up in my recommendations because for years I've been checking my back thinking something really nasty was going to appear right where the itch is but now I can relax a little. Great video, straight to the point and easy to understand.
I was injured in a car accident in 1994. For several years I suffered severe dibilitating muscle spasms. Then I was treated with injections (nerve blocks). Today I have this chronic itching in the exact spot as in your demonstration. I am always near my back scratcher By myself I couldn't possibly reach that spot to apply a patch or ointment.
This discribes me perfectly. I’ve had it for a few years and it is exactly where you describe it usually is. It’s on my left side I’m right handed. It’s a small area and there is nothing there no rash no bumps nothing. It’s also in the area where I had an outbreak of shingles many years ago. I just use a back scratcher to temporarily relieve it. Thank you I finally know what it is.
Wow!! This was like an epiphany!! I was just like ✅✅✅. My sister has MS, so I was wondering about the "nervy" feeling of this sensation going on! Personally, I have a skin condition that can be pretty horrific at times, so was also silently hoping it hadn't found a new site! Thank you for this information!!
I've had this problem for years, but didn't know it's a real condition. I get the numb area and then it itches. I thought it might be a pinched nerve, but I'm relieved it's not! I have been using a back scratcher for relief. Thanks for the info!
This has hit the nail right on the head for me. I've been going through this for years and now I have a better understanding about this problem. Thank you so much
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@@laxmiadhikari3996 malai pani same yei vacha 1 yrs aagadi bata.... i guess bad posture and unhealthy time table le vako hola.... even doctor cant help in this condition.... i know its not serious problem but living with this sometimes feels so harsh
Omg I can’t believe I came across his video by accident. This is my issue and I was petrified. I thought it was something life threatening ie cancer. I had a doctors appointment that I had to cancel due to snow and I was so upset. Then I see this and you have no idea how much I appreciate you right now. You are speaking on every symptom I have as if you are talking about me. God bless you. Yes , I will still go to doctors but I will go in there without fear. You have alleviated my fears. Thank you ❣️
So fantastic finding this video!!! THANK YOU! I have had this left side itching for years with no questions answered. My dermatologist suggested lotion, and (as usual) just dismissed this as “.old lady complaining “ 🙄 ..that lotion didn’t help. Like the other comments, I am happy to know this is real!! We are not crazy! Bless you for giving us some actual language, information and tools.
THANK goodness I was finally diagnosed with this disease. have been suffering with this for Years! finally getting approved for a clinical study for new medication that may be available on the common marketplace soon. I might get a placebo but hopefully will get relief soon! my friends no longer think I'm crazy and making this up! great video ❤
Am happy I’m finally cured from Shingles virus the blisters with the help of Doctor Ani John herbal medicine who I came across here on TH-cam I after using the herbal medicine within 13days My test result turned negative.. you saved my live doctor my God bless you always for your kind gesture for saving my life, am grateful sir🙏
I fixed it. I have the exact problem for years. And I found a simple way to fix my "Notalgia Paresthetica". Here is how....1) Apply some raw honey on the troubled skin. The itchy sensation stops right after 2-3 seconds. Yes very fast. 2) Repeat the same for 10 days. My Notalgia Paresthetica is now gone.
Thank you for good information. My husband has chronic itching on his back. He always asked me to put lotion on his back because of itching; he thought it’s due from dry skin.
Man! I’ve had this since I was in my thirties. No diagnosis! Pain when I use my arms a lot. It has kept me from working but no disability. I wish I had a dr like you. Our town isn’t so lucky.
I'm a older person and my back started itching in my 20's, getting worse over time. Your video hit everything I experience. I have a bath lady and a few nurse's I will show this to. THANK-YOU so much!
Thank you so much for this video. I have suffered from this for years and the drs. Have not been able to help me. Hopefully maybe I can get some relief. At least I now know what it is!
Thank you so much!! My husband is always asking me to scratch this same spot and I thought it was nerve damage because his hand goes numb a lot and hurts.i am glad to know i am not crazy thinking this. I can't wait to show him this video!!
I have had this for years. In 2000 I had an accident that damaged the thoracic area of my back. When I asked my dermatologist about it I described the itch as "intense", and told her it was different than my usual skin itches. She said it was most likely a nerve damage issue. She prescribed Ketoconazole cream and hydrocortisone cream. I use both and it stops the itch for about 24 hours, until I reapply. I stopped scratching it because that seems to explode the itching. What is hard to remedy is the fact that I am female and need to wear a bra. This is proving to be an item of torture. It moves just slightly on my back every time I move and causes more symptoms. Mine is only on the right side. It takes getting used to and after practice, you can ignore it to a degree.
I'm a woman who has this on the right side of my spine and more mid-back. I have some suggestions: Using lotion twice a day to keep it hydrated (prevent dry skin from exacerbating the problem). Icing it to stop the itch really works well. Trying to do exercises which strengthen the muscles between the shoulder blades helps. Also the vibration from the Next Roller is a tool when the itching is intense. It's also been better since I started using a "LifePro vibration plate", which I purchased for moving my lymph system. It's similar to the Next Roller, in effect, so vibration seems to help curb the itch. Oh! Try a bra which clasps in the front. It seems to work better. Mine is on the bra strap line too. Good luck!
I’ve had this condition now for 7 years and have cervical spondylitis. I’d convinced myself I had skin cancer but after having a lump removed which all came back clear was told it was related to my spine condition. Thankyou for your video, very explanatory and helpful.
THANK YOU!!! Good to know I'm not going out of my mind!!! I take gabapentin daily and have for years. I still have this periodically and exactly as described! My back scratcher is my best friend on these occasions! Thank you for this article!
Oh wow, I'm soooo glad I found this video. My mother has been itching her back for years and I've been looking for remedies for her without knowing what was causing it. No doctors could help. I got her a topical steriod cream which has been helping but it's a symptomatic help. I'll now look for exercises as mentioned in the video. Thanks so much. I have subscribed to this channel right away.
Just a thought here. Be careful with the back scratching. I developed an abscess in a lipoma I had had for 30 years. A scratching in the skin allowed bacteria in resulting in a bad infection. Bad enough the wound had to be packed for two weeks.
I completely agree. Doctors warn against scratching. It makes the itch worse. I think most itching is caused by hot water. I have a luke warm shower followed by a cold shower for several minutes. That really helps. Also I wear rubber gloves for washing dishes.
I have exactly what you describe. It has come & gone for years. It is both numb & itchy, but there is nothing to see. Interesting! Thanks for the post.👍🏻
That explains it! I’ve had an itchy back for years! Sometimes it’s so intense it drives me to tears. My dad and my brother were the same , now I know why!
@@345kobi I've noticed it's not as bad when I've taken ibuprofen for a headache. However once the itching starts it's hard to make it stop. It's not itching all the time thankfully
Thank you!!! I have an impingement of the left shoulder from getting hit by a car. I have had this itching for years now. Doctors ignore me about it. I have a "bear claw" back scratcher that I use....sometimes I'm surprised there isn't blood & skin hanging from it. There are no visible signs. Thank you for letting me know it's a real thing & not in my head!!!
My mom is 60. She lives on Oah'u, I live in Montana now. So, we take turns visiting for extended periods. I noticed that she has this itchy back thing. I gave her a scratchy towel, so she scratch her whole back whenever she wants. I just thought it was dry skin or maybe her skin doesn't like her laundry detergent or dryer sheets. After watching this video, I wonder if this notalgia paresthetica isn't part of a metabolic syndrome or even diabetes? Regardless, great video! YT put this video into my lineup from outta nowhere, and I'm glad I listened to it!
I have this and going on for a few years. I was 57 /58 when it began. When it starts to itch don’t itch and it will go away but if I start itching it will go on and on. Thanks for the great. information.
This is amazing, I have had this for years, I am left handed and have had this itchy spot on my right shoulder blade. intensely itchy and in a position which is very difficult to scratch. This usually happens in bed. I thought it was a rash or something, but there were no pimples. My mother gets it as well. I am glad I am not the only one.
In my early 20s a weird accident caused concussion, depressed vertebrae and nerve damage in my neck. I’m 71 and have had this ITCHY BACK for years. I swim several days a week and have noticed it flares up after showering so I thought -dry skin from chlorine. Nope. Cooler showers has helped somewhat. This vid has been so helpful….THANK YOU!
My NP was diagnosed and treated with steroid cream, a month of that makes me comfortable for 3 to 5 months. Diclofenac I will try as I have that for arthritic joints. Used to drive me nuts at night but now I know what it is, I can mentally order it to stop bothering ! Great posting, thanks.
I'm glad this video popped up on my feed. Like others here, I've had this itching for several years, and have even complained to my primary care MD & my rheumatologist, who both seemed unconcerned. My itching is more centered but slightly on the left. I've read that itching in this area can also be a symptom of acute gallbladder. I also have various inflammatory diseases including relapsing polychondritis, which I thought might somehow be the culprit...I guess not.Thank you...I'm going to mention this to my doctors.
Myself and another person in this comment section had it from food allergies. Try starting with brown rice, ghee, and bragg's soy, eat nothing else for a couple days, then start adding food, wait to see when the itching starts again. For me, it was onions, for you it might be something else. If I eat onions, within the hour, right under my left shoulder blade, total fire. It might be onions for you, too, or another food, but as changing diet worked for two of us in the comments, odds are, it will work for you.
@@Dehzee I agree that discovering & eliminating certain foods is a good idea. I was just tested for food sensitivities and will be starting a controlled food elimination/reintroduction plan, but anything with soy (and other foods) will not be included due to existing allergies or known food intolerances. It's best to be tested first for allergies and follow a course set out by a health care professional.
@@Dehzee I kind of agree about allergy testing. Unfortunately, the best allergy testing for me has involved allergies being suddenly triggered requiring emergency intervention with IV benadryl & epinephrine. 🙄
I have had this condition for years. What works for me is having someone apply ice directly on the area for about a half hour. Interestingly, I don't feel the ice even as the water runs down my back. This keeps the itching away for a couple of weeks.
I use something minty like Tiger Balm after a cool shower (which makes it feel even mintier!). Scratching seems to make me feel even itchier and then it just goes on and on. Stretching seems to help as well as it relieves the tension on the nerves. Lace your fingers behind your back, straighten arms to fullest extent and push your chest outwards.
Spinal stenosis with C5-C7 & T3-T6 involvement. I've had this itch for decades on the left side & I'm right handed. Gabapentin helps tremendously. Thank you for explaining what my Ortho doc couldn't.
How much gabapentin do you take to control this? I’ve recently started gabapentin but I’m only on 300mg and I feel no improvement yet. Also, do you see a specialist for our condition?
Hey, i am 17 year old student and its been 1 year since i got this on my upper left back. I went to dermatologist two times and he said i will go away by itself, i waited for 3 months but still its does not go away, now i am really depressed, its very itchy. If you have any method to treat this please share it. It will be very helpful.
@@knova_ i have this for more then a year.. first of all tell me do you awake late night?? Do you have bad posture while sitting or you bend your back while walking?? Do you often have unhealthy diet or junk foood??
Thank goodness I found your channel. I need to go to a Dr! I've had this for years. Exactly where you describe. More then itching it has felt numb. One day my son was sitting behind me. He knew about my spot. He kept saying "Mommy, does this hurt?" I'd say no. A few more times he asked me, then I said "What are you doing back there?" He was literally sticking a push pin 📌 in my back. I'll let you know what I find out. Going to watch more videos.
For the first couple of months of the winter, my back is covered with excoriations, gouges etc, as I scratch myself during the night, without even realizing it. My back has so many little dried blood spots appearing I look as if I have measles! I keep my nails as short as I can so as not to exacerbate the situation. It only occurs during the winter months. The itching is chronic and I have to use a bath brush, backscratcher etc. to relieve the itch, and also to cover my back with Hydrocortisone. This has been going on for years, and I had assumed it was just dry skin, and have a humidifier on my bedside table. I had no idea this was an actually condition.
I have this recently. It comes enough for me to recognise that its becoming common. I am 59. 3 yrs ago I herniated my L5 disc needing an mri. Docs thought it was sciatica initially. 3 yrs later with no surgery I am lots better but not 100%. 95% recovered in my estimation. Very interesting talk.
Many thanks to JJ Medicine and to all who have shared their experiences in the comment section. I first saw a dermatologist about this when I was in my early 60s, and he couldn't find a skin-related answer to the problem. To his credit, he guessed that it could be a nerve misfiring. This was in the 1990s (I'm 92 now) and I had recently had a compression fracture in the neck area, so I assumed that was the cause. I have never found a topical lotion or an oral medication that helped, but I keep a back-scratcher in every room in the house.
thank you, thank you. it has bothered me for a good 10 years and all i heard from the dermatologist was " i dont see anything and it should go away". yet, i asked for anything and he gave me a script for diprolene and it has helped a lot for awhile anyways. condition does come back though. better than nothing. it is maddening.
I have this and I just assumed it came from my fibromyalgia. When I increased my Gabapentin it did seem to lessen. It is maddening the itch just seems to strike out of nowhere!
Thank you for this video,I’m 64 and I’m having this issue since last 2 years,as I’m diabetic & hence when I have any sugary food or drink,the itchy ness is most severe,so I was assuming that it was because of the sugar intake,but can now understand that it is a medical issue.most doctors couldn’t understand the cause of this itchy sensation.thanks.
Thank you! My 93 year old father has been struggling with these symptoms and has had no relief from any dermatologist. He will present this possibility tomorrow at his appointment.
Very interesting! I had an area on back (T 5 & 6) & my dermatologist & he said it was due to my desiccating discs. I suspect there is more than 1 cause of itching, but you have enlightened me to other nerves involved. Thanks so much.
Wow, this just poped up on my recom. and I'm gobsmacked. This is what I had for the last three months coupled with random stabbing pain. I went to the doctors and got physio therapy for a while and it's getting better but I did not know that this has a name. I'm a bit too young to have it but I had to take some meds for the last two years that put me artificially into menopause 30 years early. Exercise helped me a lot and I hope it will be gone for ever as the itching was sometimes worse enough to keep me awake at night and the random stabbing pain was hard to ignore when I had to sit at a desk. Thanks for finally giving me a very possible diagnosis
At 77 years of age I have finally found this is an actual thing! I have had an area between my shoulder blade and my spine that itches. I cannot recall how long this has been happening, but I cannot remember when I did not have it.
Omg thank you!! I’ve had this for years and felt it had to be neurological but my doctor kept telling me it was dry skin ☹️. Just having a name for it makes me feel better 😊💕
I have always called it my "itchy spot" because that is what my mom called hers. Both of us right hand dominant, but our itchy spot on the right. Gonna try Dicolfenac because I already use it for arthritis with great relief. Thanks for the information.
Thank you sooooo much for this video!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had this condition for years exactly in the area you describe! I have never been able to understand why it itches so badly and there is never anything there to indicate a cause. Recently, I had a CT of my back after a car accident and it did show a large osteophyte in my thoracic spine. As I have a lot of arthritis I can now connect the two issues and believe this impingement on my spine is causing this sensation. It doesn't cure it but it certainly helps to know WHY this has been happening. I love your video! It was so informative, Please make many more of these!!!!!!! I will be a subscriber for life!
I am so happy to find out what this is I've been experiencing this annoying thing for some time, and I couldn't figure what was causing it, I thought maybe nerve damage from back surgeries I've had, when it flairs up it itches like hell! drives me crazy! I use anything that can reach back there to scratch, and some Cortisone Cream, then it will just go away until next time. Thank you so much for the video.
Well this explains a lot. I had this for about 3 years. I probably have some scratch scars. Eventually it left. I have a few other spots that itch for no apparent reason.
I'm experiencing some of these symptoms and definitely doing to my dermatologist.... I'm doing my research as well to try and figure out what I need to feel better moving forward.... these videos are very helpful
Wow !! Thank you for sharing the information on this condition. I have wondered so many times what this itch l get is. Now l know. I've had it on and off for years, thankfully not so acute as needing medication. I have been able to use "mind over matter" to stop it. I did read that a persistent itch could be cancer related, not wishing to alarm anyone !! Your description of this kind of itch is deffinately correct for me. Thank you again
Since being physically hit and put up on top of a hood of a car; later diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I have had sudden itching of back, chest, legs arms at different intervals and distance in time between. Have had allergy tests done and I am allergic to many, many things. I thought it was that, but this seems logical to what I am probably experiencing some of the time. Can drive you a bit nutty and is very uncomfortable especially when you think you have taken care of it and five minutes later to a half hour or so it’s back bothering you. Thanks explains much, good presentation.
Astonished to find this video. Fortunately I have found a chiropractor who, not only doesn't think I'm crazy, he has been treating me through a very gentle form of myofacial release. It's based on vectoring and is part of my treatment for chronic Lyme disease. Thank you for posting. I will share this video with him. It may help in adjusting how he treats this particular issue.
Thank you for this information! I have had this for almost 7 years so far. I tore my left rotator cuff and had shingles on the same area (my scapula). Since it is primarily caused by a nerve issue, I assume the torn rotator to be the culprit.
Thank you..... really really really thank you. It feels so good to know that I am not loosing my mind... god bless you and your family... there should more doctors like you
Like so many commentors I feel so relieved to see this has a name!!! I thought I was crazy! Mine came in early age though. My 20's. The itching was CRAZY, in that exact spot, with intense heat. Through the years it comes and goes. Less as I age, actually, but what worsened was the shoulder pain and spasms on that side. I don't know if they're related? But I have INTENSE to small spasms and a deep muscle pain, neither of which seem to accompany the itching necessarily, or even each other. Never seems to be a pattern or chronic "reason".
I am 24 and I am experiencing NP on my left shoulder, I thought I had a heart problem or lungs problem that causing the itching on my left shoulder. Thank you for the information 🙏
This fits perfectly. I get it about once a month on average. I took to calling it 'the fairy with a feather spot', but notalgia paresthetica is much more impressive. It should give me a head start over everybody else at parties.
Ive had this since my 20s. Now that I've started IF. I notice the symptoms subsides tremendously abd goes away. Soon as i eat a meal it seems to come back. If i eat twice a day I really feel it. I am on a mission to change my life. I feel so much better
Wow! I had no idea this was actually a thing! I've had this for years (I'm 72). I would try to find where or what was causing it, but nothing would show up, no rash, no insect bites, nothing. I'm glad to know this isn't an abnormal thing. The only thing I treat it with is a back scratcher. It helps temporarily, until it goes away on it's own, which it does after a couple days. Watching this got it going, but my back scratcher's across the room, and I have a cat on my lap. 😬
I use a dry brush, it seems to be the only thing that actually touches the itch and relieves it. I’ve had it for years. I figured some sort of nerve damage. I have that sensation in a couple of other places too, but it started just under my left shoulder blade.,I’m right handed.
@@karenmickley1716 i found that a bottle brush works for me. Thought i was the only one with this problem…so this is very informative that it is a malady that affects many older types…mme being 79.
Warning! Must not try to remove the cat. Unpleasant circumstances will be experienced.
Ohhhh the lengths we will go to keep our cats from experiencing anything uncomfortable 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Owner of 2 back scratchers here and no cat but my 15.6 laptop computer feels heavier than a cat on my lap. Mercy me.
I have had this for years! I didn’t know it was a real medical issue. Very interesting!
It helps me to have cooler showers followed by a cold shower for several minutes. I do this every day.
Me too. I finally purchased an extendable back scratcher and it works great. 💖At the very least it has stopped me from trying to scratch on door frames or corner walls. Imagine a bear rubbing up against a tree....🤣
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@@motherofone1 that’s funny
I’m laughing at myself because I always have an extended back scratcher lol
I have this as well! Text book! I had my dermatologist look at the area and she said she didn’t see anything there….that was the end of the discussion. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video.
Me too! I've asked my dermatologist several times if she's sure there's not SOMETHING there. It itches so bad that I go at it with the corner of my "monkey hand" backscratcher. It feels so good I can hardly breathe. My dad used to constantly have my poor mom scratch his itchy back. Now I can relate!!
Walmart's Equate Brand Pain Relief Cream, 4% Lidocaine HCI Topical Analgesic, with roll on applicator, works well for me. I use lots of it on my back, neck, and other areas.
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That’s a shame, because it is usually the dermatology providers that diagnose this condition. Patients would be upset that there were no skin findings, but that they itched.
I have had this for thirty years. My age 71. My mom had the same thing. Finally an answer! Thank you.
Me too
Me three. I’m also 71 years old. When in my 20s stood up full force under a 4ft high shelf in my classroom. Had a concussion, depressed vertebrae, and nerve damage and was told it would give me issues. Boy has it! This appears to be one of them.
@@kathryn7130
ME TOO I AM 69, HAD FOR A LONG TIME.
@@eileenpritchard9154 i have had sensitive skin all my life. I find that my skin is calmed by having warm ( not hot) showers, followed by several minutes of completely cold water. I pat my skin dry with a soft towel and avoid rubbing with a rough towel. Scratching or rubbing my skin makes the problem worse. A non-perfumed, simple lotion like Sorbolene cream or QV lotion helps. Exercise improves blood flow to the skin, but I need to have a cool shower after it, or at least splash my face with cold water. Meditation helps all problems.
@@sydnidowney3598 Ouch. Oh my goodness my mind re-enacted that. Your poor thing.
I have had this for years (I'm 65) and in exactly that spot on my left shoulder-blade and I am right-handed. Fascinating to find out that it is a medical condition!
I'm 65 too and this is exactly the same for me. I thought I had some kind of parasite in my back. Thank goodness to know it's not that.
My exact spot. Of all the things to have, pretty minor in the whole scheme of things. Cheap, classic bamboo back scratcher takes care of it.
63, left-handed, intermittent itch on the right side. How fascinatingly weird!
@@brucekuehn4031 I use that plastic thing with teeth that takes spaghetti out of boiling water when it’s done 🤗 works great!
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I have also had this for years and a back scratcher is my remedy. Good to know what it is. Doctors seem to be oblivious to the reason. Glad to see this video. Thanks. 👍
Doctors told me not to scratch my skin as it makes the problem much worse. I was also advised to have less hot showers. I have a warm shower followed by a cold shower for several minutes. That helps. I use a simple skin lotion with no perfumes e.g. Sorbolene, or QV lotion. Exercise helps to improve my health in general, including my skin, but I need to splash my face with cold water to calm my skin.
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I am 67 years old and until today I had never known what I had…. Thank you very much
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How many books did he read?
I have Fibromyalgia and disk issues in my neck and problems with my spine as well. Mentioned to doctor so many times. Thanks for validating exactly how I feel
I'm with you there!
Actually, my dermatologist diagnosed this. She said that it often accompanies back pain/spine issues. Which I have had multiple lower back fusions and suffer from chronic pain. She recommended either the Capzasin gel or CeraVe itch relief lotion. I apply the cerave in the shower with a back brush and other times just on dry skin. This has helped me quite a bit.
My dermatologist diagnosed this wih me, good doctor that she is 😁 I have chronic pain in lower back (spine fusions etc.), said it is related. she recommended either Capzasin gel or CeraVe lotion- I apply CeraVe with a back brush (gently) in the shower or sometimes to my dry back. Helps tremendously! Neither my GP nor Pain doctor have heard of this condition.
🥴👍🏻. Same here . And because we have Fibromyalgia… the doctors just blow us off . But this it Definitely what I’ve been experiencing for years. And the Bee Sting sensation too . I have much damage to my spine . 👍🏻🥴☺️
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I had this for many decades. It disappeared, along with my joint pain, when I changed my diet due to a different condition. I eat a very low carb diet, and this seems to have eliminated whatever foods triggered the problem. On the rare occasions it returns, I review what I’ve eaten for the past day to try to determine the cause.
@1996freddie Gluten and gliadin (proteins found in wheat and some other grains) were a large part of the problem. Also citrus, strawberries, and some other things.
Eating low carb helped and I noticed taking magnesium helped me as well.
yes, onions for me. i miss ketchup! but no onions, no itching!
Apple cider vinegar makes my back itch if I take a tablespoon more than 2-3 days in a row.
Thanks for that little tip, or should I say big slice of advice. I have been looking to go on a keto diet and this sounds like a very good reason. The itch drive me nuts on times and doesn't stop even when scratching it. Mine is slap dab in the middle of my back (s0 no problem reaching the area to scratch it) and I've had it for at least twelve years. Once again thanks.
Good to see this issue addressed . For decades around a certain time at night one side of my back has itched intensely for decades. Any doctor consulted has said "dry skin". Among treatments of my own design has been an older somewhat mangled nylon bristled hair brush- dedicated for use to scratch this itch and sometimes a recurring inner ankle/shin itch (I'm 69yrs now)
I use my bath back brush just before bed...it's a wonderfull sensation.
This is the very spot Shingles broke out on upper back many years ago
What's helped me is having cooler showers. Hot water is a real enemy of healthy skin. I finish my shower with several minutes of completely cold water. My skin is way less itchy and my face looks much younger.
@@tracesprite6078 Thanks for this tip- will try it for certain. Healthy, Happy, Safe New Year to You
@@lindayoung58 i hope that you have a happy new year, too.
I am 52 and been dealing with this for years. Just thought it was dry skin. Thank you, very helpful information!!
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I have this, exactly. I never would have thought that my annoying, itchy back was a 'condition'. How bizarre.
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You said it like Vegeta
Same here
I just stumbled upon this site. Thank you for the information. I'm 72 and have had this condition for as far back into my childhood that I can remember. Never knew it actually had a name. I've had Doctors look at that area several times but they were all stumped. I'm going to recommend this video to my Nurse Practitioner and see what she thinks about this. A back scratches is never very far from me and I'm damned tired of it. This video gives me some hope now.
Thank you! I have had this condition for years and no Doctor has ever diagnosed it. I was told it was just dry skin. It's in a very specific area. Thank heaven for bamboo back scratchers!
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Oh my goodness! I couldn’t believe it when this showed up on TH-cam!!! I have suffered with this for many years. Most doctors seem to brush it off as something not important, but you’re so right-it is extremely annoying!!!!
My husband began putting lotion on my back every night before bedtime for over a month, and it has given me much relief.
I’ve gone for about a month without the lotion, and the itching is just beginning to start back up. I have back scratchers all over the house, and have one that extends that goes with me when I travel.
I am so appreciative of you doing this, I just can’t tell you how I have suffered.
Wow. I had a dislocated shoulder at age 3 and they didn't catch it or set my shoulder so I developed scoliosis and they found it at age 12. Now at 70, even with chiropractic care the left side shoulder and even my neck and down my arm is over the top itching. I am right handed so this finally makes sense to me. I am a retired RN and never heard of this before. Thank you for this information.
Seriously, this makes me so happy, I have been worried for years that it could be cancer mole or something and no one could see anything, doctors could never see anything. I am 51 and have had it for probably 15 years, I am right handed and it’s on my left side in the exact same spot every time. It feels so good to have an answer to this, thank you so much for this video.
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Did you find any relief?
I’m right handed and the itch is on the right side
Ive had it three months. It drove me crazy and i thought it was cancer too
Unbelievable!!! I’ve had this for years and no one has ever been able to help. I have all the basics of this disorder, no paresthesia, unilateral on the non dominant side!
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Have had this for years and am just learning about this condition on my own when your vid popped up in my feed. My doc has never once asked about the hyperpigmentation on my back-sad. I think I’ll finally demand a closer look and treatment. The itching is maddening some days. Thanks so much.
Me too!
Hi Y, the biggest improvement came for me when I started having a warm ( not hot) shower, followed by a cold shower for a few minutes (even in our icy cold winters!). My skin is calmer and I have fewer facial wrinkles. My hair is thicker, too. I pat my skin dry with a soft towel. Please avoid scratching with anything, including hard towels. It makes everything much worse. Simple non-perfumed lotions are best like Sorbolene or QV lotion. Wash your bed sheets regularly as skin mites can cause itching but don't use lots of detergent in your washing machine as you may be allergic to that. Try to avoid any hard back scratchers. Exercise helps everything but splash your face with cool water afterwards. Meditation helps all problems in a general low key way.
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Finally! An answer. This started for me in my late 20's. I have mentioned this to all the doctors that I have had. None of them had an answer. Now, if only someone can explain why my skin hurts whenever anyone touches me when I'm sick.
Got diagnosed at 16. 30 years later I went on a long fast and it went away. It's actually unbroken down salicylates that get stored in kidneys and other organs. Getting of salicylates (plant toxins) has helped alot, but improving my digestion has helped even more.
wow! I just got diagnosed and have removed dairy/gluten that has helped. what type of fast are you using?
Intermittent fasting 16:8 or a few days once a month? I would like to do this. Please share more
@@ceogoddess2543I tried fasting but my cortisol levels would go up due to menopause, I would get inflammation in body and acid reflux was horrible… so sadly, had to stop intermittent fasting.
I’ve had this for a lot of years. I’ve mentioned this to one of my Dr. he just laughed at me. Told me it was just old age. But it is really bothersome and irritating. Thank you so much!
This is a very good explanation of this condition which I have suffered from for over 20 years. I have tried the various treatments mentioned but these really only treat the symptoms rather than treat the cause.
I have personally found that chiropractic treatments and posture changes have been the most effective way to treat this condition. Most of us are guilty of sloppy posture and becoming more aware of this and adjustments from a chiropractor or physical therapist will help the most imo
Thank you very much. I’ve had it for years but have never heard of anyone else having it. I’m 70, and luckily it doesn’t bother me as much now. I’ve changed the way I sit when using my laptop and I think that may have helped.
Wow! I’m 78, had this exact issue (chronic itching, upper left, I’m right handed), thought it was dry skin. The dermatologist probably did know something about because she said it’s a “nerve” issue, but offered no further help. This is so enlightening...I’ve got chronic neck pain issues, shoulders too, but otherwise healthy. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for posting this. I found a couple articles online a while back on this. I’m 66 and have had it for several years. I have found the most help by stretching the muscles in that area. A good stretch will sometimes help relieve the itching for at least a day or two at a time. That is the only thing that has consistently helped.
Same for me, had "the itch" for decades.
I thought I was the only one.
Am 70, right handed, mild to medium itch on my back right side (exactly in the location described) and relief provided by a backscratcher.
Always thought it was either due to a mole/skin cancer (I live in the very SUNNY Outback of Australia) an insect bite or dry skin.
Over the years have asked Doctors and skin specialists to have a look, all have looked, shrugged their shoulders and said "there is nothing there".
I now suspect now that it is caused by my bad sitting and/or standing posture. I am working on my posture.
Either way, thanking you JJ Medicine for enlightening me and countless others.
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Well I see back scratchers will go up in value 😆
Okay finally I know why I have scratched my shoulder for years! Thank you! Sir!
I bought an extending back scratcher for this exact issue.
The relief I get when I hit the right spot is beyond good.
I'm so pleased this video popped up in my recommendations because for years I've been checking my back thinking something really nasty was going to appear right where the itch is but now I can relax a little.
Great video, straight to the point and easy to understand.
I was injured in a car accident in 1994. For several years I suffered severe dibilitating muscle spasms. Then I was treated with injections (nerve blocks). Today I have this chronic itching in the exact spot as in your demonstration. I am always near my back scratcher By myself I couldn't possibly reach that spot to apply a patch or ointment.
I apply the ointment to the back of the backscratcher where it is flat and use it to rub it on
There are long-handled lotion applicators, too.
Great advice from all of you 😊❤️!! It's so good to know an answer, help for it and that I am not the only one dealing with this.
there are applicators on a long stick you can get. Try Bed Bath & Beyond,
@@ArtfullyMusingLaura what kind of ointment is this?
This discribes me perfectly. I’ve had it for a few years and it is exactly where you describe it usually is. It’s on my left side I’m right handed. It’s a small area and there is nothing there no rash no bumps nothing. It’s also in the area where I had an outbreak of shingles many years ago. I just use a back scratcher to temporarily relieve it. Thank you I finally know what it is.
Wow!! This was like an epiphany!! I was just like ✅✅✅. My sister has MS, so I was wondering about the "nervy" feeling of this sensation going on! Personally, I have a skin condition that can be pretty horrific at times, so was also silently hoping it hadn't found a new site! Thank you for this information!!
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I've had this problem for years, but didn't know it's a real condition. I get the numb area and then it itches. I thought it might be a pinched nerve, but I'm relieved it's not! I have been using a back scratcher for relief. Thanks for the info!
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This has hit the nail right on the head for me. I've been going through this for years and now I have a better understanding about this problem. Thank you so much
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@@laxmiadhikari3996 malai pani same yei vacha 1 yrs aagadi bata.... i guess bad posture and unhealthy time table le vako hola.... even doctor cant help in this condition.... i know its not serious problem but living with this sometimes feels so harsh
Omg I can’t believe I came across his video by accident. This is my issue and I was petrified. I thought it was something life threatening ie cancer. I had a doctors appointment that I had to cancel due to snow and I was so upset. Then I see this and you have no idea how much I appreciate you right now. You are speaking on every symptom I have as if you are talking about me. God bless you. Yes , I will still go to doctors but I will go in there without fear. You have alleviated my fears. Thank you ❣️
So fantastic finding this video!!! THANK YOU! I have had this left side itching for years with no questions answered. My dermatologist suggested lotion, and (as usual) just dismissed this as “.old lady complaining “ 🙄 ..that lotion didn’t help.
Like the other comments, I am happy to know this is real!! We are not crazy! Bless you for giving us some actual language, information and tools.
Why?
@@ЧулпанМингулова why? What are you asking?
THANK goodness I was finally diagnosed with this disease. have been suffering with this for Years! finally getting approved for a clinical study for new medication that may be available on the common marketplace soon. I might get a placebo but hopefully will get relief soon! my friends no longer think I'm crazy and making this up! great video ❤
Am happy I’m finally cured from Shingles virus the blisters with the help of Doctor Ani John herbal medicine who I came across here on TH-cam I after using the herbal medicine within 13days My test result turned negative.. you saved my live doctor my God bless you always for your kind gesture for saving my life, am grateful sir🙏
I hope you're able to get relief and the study is a success.
I fixed it. I have the exact problem for years. And I found a simple way to fix my "Notalgia Paresthetica". Here is how....1) Apply some raw honey on the troubled skin. The itchy sensation stops right after 2-3 seconds. Yes very fast. 2) Repeat the same for 10 days. My Notalgia Paresthetica is now gone.
Sounds like a messy job
Perfect
Really?
Thank you for good information. My husband has chronic itching on his back. He always asked me to put lotion on his back because of itching; he thought it’s due from dry skin.
Man! I’ve had this since I was in my thirties. No diagnosis! Pain when I use my arms a lot. It has kept me from working but no disability. I wish I had a dr like you. Our town isn’t so lucky.
I'm a older person and my back started itching in my 20's, getting worse over time. Your video hit everything I experience. I have a bath lady and a few nurse's I will show this to. THANK-YOU so much!
Any relief?
Thank you so much for this video. I have suffered from this for years and the drs. Have not been able to help me. Hopefully maybe I can get some relief. At least I now know what it is!
Thank you so much!! My husband is always asking me to scratch this same spot and I thought it was nerve damage because his hand goes numb a lot and hurts.i am glad to know i am not crazy thinking this. I can't wait to show him this video!!
Check into reynauds syndrome in his hand
I have had this for years. In 2000 I had an accident that damaged the thoracic area of my back. When I asked my dermatologist about it I described the itch as "intense", and told her it was different than my usual skin itches. She said it was most likely a nerve damage issue. She prescribed Ketoconazole cream and hydrocortisone cream. I use both and it stops the itch for about 24 hours, until I reapply. I stopped scratching it because that seems to explode the itching. What is hard to remedy is the fact that I am female and need to wear a bra. This is proving to be an item of torture. It moves just slightly on my back every time I move and causes more symptoms. Mine is only on the right side. It takes getting used to and after practice, you can ignore it to a degree.
I'm a woman who has this on the right side of my spine and more mid-back. I have some suggestions: Using lotion twice a day to keep it hydrated (prevent dry skin from exacerbating the problem). Icing it to stop the itch really works well. Trying to do exercises which strengthen the muscles between the shoulder blades helps. Also the vibration from the Next Roller is a tool when the itching is intense. It's also been better since I started using a "LifePro vibration plate", which I purchased for moving my lymph system. It's similar to the Next Roller, in effect, so vibration seems to help curb the itch. Oh! Try a bra which clasps in the front. It seems to work better. Mine is on the bra strap line too. Good luck!
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I’ve had this condition now for 7 years and have cervical spondylitis. I’d convinced myself I had skin cancer but after having a lump removed which all came back clear was told it was related to my spine condition. Thankyou for your video, very explanatory and helpful.
THANK YOU!!! Good to know I'm not going out of my mind!!! I take gabapentin daily and have for years. I still have this periodically and exactly as described! My back scratcher is my best friend on these occasions! Thank you for this article!
Oh wow, I'm soooo glad I found this video. My mother has been itching her back for years and I've been looking for remedies for her without knowing what was causing it. No doctors could help. I got her a topical steriod cream which has been helping but it's a symptomatic help. I'll now look for exercises as mentioned in the video. Thanks so much. I have subscribed to this channel right away.
Just a thought here. Be careful with the back scratching. I developed an abscess in a lipoma I had had for 30 years. A scratching in the skin allowed bacteria in resulting in a bad infection. Bad enough the wound had to be packed for two weeks.
I completely agree. Doctors warn against scratching. It makes the itch worse. I think most itching is caused by hot water. I have a luke warm shower followed by a cold shower for several minutes. That really helps. Also I wear rubber gloves for washing dishes.
@A H Yes, that's true. Cold showers are not for everyone.
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I have exactly what you describe. It has come & gone for years. It is both numb & itchy, but there is nothing to see. Interesting! Thanks for the post.👍🏻
That explains it! I’ve had an itchy back for years! Sometimes it’s so intense it drives me to tears. My dad and my brother were the same , now I know why!
Did you find any relief with the information from this video?
@@345kobi I've noticed it's not as bad when I've taken ibuprofen for a headache. However once the itching starts it's hard to make it stop. It's not itching all the time thankfully
Thank you!!! I have an impingement of the left shoulder from getting hit by a car. I have had this itching for years now. Doctors ignore me about it. I have a "bear claw" back scratcher that I use....sometimes I'm surprised there isn't blood & skin hanging from it. There are no visible signs. Thank you for letting me know it's a real thing & not in my head!!!
My mom is 60. She lives on Oah'u, I live in Montana now. So, we take turns visiting for extended periods. I noticed that she has this itchy back thing. I gave her a scratchy towel, so she scratch her whole back whenever she wants. I just thought it was dry skin or maybe her skin doesn't like her laundry detergent or dryer sheets. After watching this video, I wonder if this notalgia paresthetica isn't part of a metabolic syndrome or even diabetes? Regardless, great video! YT put this video into my lineup from outta nowhere, and I'm glad I listened to it!
Almost all skin conditions are related to liver health.
I have this and going on for a few years. I was 57 /58 when it began. When it starts to itch don’t itch and it will go away but if I start itching it will go on and on. Thanks for the great. information.
This is amazing, I have had this for years, I am left handed and have had this itchy spot on my right shoulder blade. intensely itchy and in a position which is very difficult to scratch. This usually happens in bed. I thought it was a rash or something, but there were no pimples. My mother gets it as well. I am glad I am not the only one.
Holy cow, me too. Left handed with an itchy spot on the shoulder blade on the right
In my early 20s a weird accident caused concussion, depressed vertebrae and nerve damage in my neck. I’m 71 and have had this ITCHY BACK for years. I swim several days a week and have noticed it flares up after showering so I thought -dry skin from chlorine. Nope. Cooler showers has helped somewhat. This vid has been so helpful….THANK YOU!
Wow, this is incredible. I never would have made this connection. THANK U!!!🙏🏽
My NP was diagnosed and treated with steroid cream, a month of that makes me comfortable for 3 to 5 months. Diclofenac I will try as I have that for arthritic joints.
Used to drive me nuts at night but now I know what it is, I can mentally order it to stop bothering !
Great posting, thanks.
I'm glad this video popped up on my feed. Like others here, I've had this itching for several years, and have even complained to my primary care MD & my rheumatologist, who both seemed unconcerned. My itching is more centered but slightly on the left. I've read that itching in this area can also be a symptom of acute gallbladder. I also have various inflammatory diseases including relapsing polychondritis, which I thought might somehow be the culprit...I guess not.Thank you...I'm going to mention this to my doctors.
Myself and another person in this comment section had it from food allergies. Try starting with brown rice, ghee, and bragg's soy, eat nothing else for a couple days, then start adding food, wait to see when the itching starts again. For me, it was onions, for you it might be something else.
If I eat onions, within the hour, right under my left shoulder blade, total fire.
It might be onions for you, too, or another food, but as changing diet worked for two of us in the comments, odds are, it will work for you.
@@Dehzee I agree that discovering & eliminating certain foods is a good idea. I was just tested for food sensitivities and will be starting a controlled food elimination/reintroduction plan, but anything with soy (and other foods) will not be included due to existing allergies or known food intolerances. It's best to be tested first for allergies and follow a course set out by a health care professional.
@@lindam9618 Allergy tests aren't very good for food sensitivities in my experience, but it sounds like you have a good diet plan.
@@Dehzee I kind of agree about allergy testing. Unfortunately, the best allergy testing for me has involved allergies being suddenly triggered requiring emergency intervention with IV benadryl & epinephrine. 🙄
FINALLY!!! After all these years someone has explained to me what has never
been told by any doctor I ever went to. Thank You
I have had this condition for years. What works for me is having someone apply ice directly on the area for about a half hour. Interestingly, I don't feel the ice even as the water runs down my back. This keeps the itching away for a couple of weeks.
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Thank you. I'll have to try that.
I put ice in a plastic bag, stick in my shirt, clothespin it at collar and it calms the itch and often it will go away for long time
I use something minty like Tiger Balm after a cool shower (which makes it feel even mintier!). Scratching seems to make me feel even itchier and then it just goes on and on. Stretching seems to help as well as it relieves the tension on the nerves. Lace your fingers behind your back, straighten arms to fullest extent and push your chest outwards.
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I've had this for almost 30yrs.. thank you for showing this video..
Spinal stenosis with C5-C7 & T3-T6 involvement. I've had this itch for decades on the left side & I'm right handed. Gabapentin helps tremendously. Thank you for explaining what my Ortho doc couldn't.
How much gabapentin do you take to control this? I’ve recently started gabapentin but I’m only on 300mg and I feel no improvement yet. Also, do you see a specialist for our condition?
Thank you. I may have this condition on my back as well as other areas. The itching (and scratching) are devastating.
I'm 23 and I've been experiencing this for 2 months now. Glad to know it can be treated, I hope it's not chronic.
Hey, i am 17 year old student and its been 1 year since i got this on my upper left back. I went to dermatologist two times and he said i will go away by itself, i waited for 3 months but still its does not go away, now i am really depressed, its very itchy. If you have any method to treat this please share it. It will be very helpful.
@@knova_ i have this for more then a year.. first of all tell me do you awake late night?? Do you have bad posture while sitting or you bend your back while walking?? Do you often have unhealthy diet or junk foood??
Wow! Delighted to hear there's a name to this annoying condition. Mine tends to get worse during the summer months.
Thought it had to be from a large mole there. Got rid of the mole, still itches. Can scratch for ever, it never stops. Thank you, this it.
Thank goodness I found your channel.
I need to go to a Dr!
I've had this for years. Exactly where you describe.
More then itching it has felt numb.
One day my son was sitting behind me.
He knew about my spot.
He kept saying
"Mommy, does this hurt?"
I'd say no.
A few more times he asked me, then I said
"What are you doing back there?"
He was literally sticking a push pin 📌 in my back.
I'll let you know what I find out.
Going to watch more videos.
For the first couple of months of the winter, my back is covered with excoriations, gouges etc, as I scratch myself during the night, without even realizing it. My back has so many little dried blood spots appearing I look as if I have measles! I keep my nails as short as I can so as not to exacerbate the situation. It only occurs during the winter months. The itching is chronic and I have to use a bath brush, backscratcher etc. to relieve the itch, and also to cover my back with Hydrocortisone. This has been going on for years, and I had assumed it was just dry skin, and have a humidifier on my bedside table. I had no idea this was an actually condition.
I have this recently. It comes enough for me to recognise that its becoming common. I am 59. 3 yrs ago I herniated my L5 disc needing an mri. Docs thought it was sciatica initially. 3 yrs later with no surgery I am lots better but not 100%. 95% recovered in my estimation. Very interesting talk.
Many thanks to JJ Medicine and to all who have shared their experiences in the comment section. I first saw a dermatologist about this when I was in my early 60s, and he couldn't find a skin-related answer to the problem. To his credit, he guessed that it could be a nerve misfiring. This was in the 1990s (I'm 92 now) and I had recently had a compression fracture in the neck area, so I assumed that was the cause. I have never found a topical lotion or an oral medication that helped, but I keep a back-scratcher in every room in the house.
thank you, thank you. it has bothered me for a good 10 years and all i heard from the dermatologist was " i dont see anything and it should go away". yet, i asked for anything and he gave me a script for diprolene and it has helped a lot for awhile anyways. condition does come back though. better than nothing. it is maddening.
I have this and I just assumed it came from my fibromyalgia. When I increased my Gabapentin it did seem to lessen. It is maddening the itch just seems to strike out of nowhere!
I've had it for ten years but my Dr's kept telling me it was Exma. today I finally got told I was right and I have this
Thank you for this video,I’m 64 and I’m having this issue since last 2 years,as I’m diabetic & hence when I have any sugary food or drink,the itchy ness is most severe,so I was assuming that it was because of the sugar intake,but can now understand that it is a medical issue.most doctors couldn’t understand the cause of this itchy sensation.thanks.
I have it and exactly as you describe. It seems to be in remission for a time. I am 65 yr old with plenty of old back injuries.
what injuries?
Thank you! My 93 year old father has been struggling with these symptoms and has had no relief from any dermatologist. He will present this possibility tomorrow at his appointment.
what helped?
Very interesting! I had an area on back (T 5 & 6) & my dermatologist & he said it was due to my desiccating discs. I suspect there is more than 1 cause of itching, but you have enlightened me to other nerves involved. Thanks so much.
Wow, this just poped up on my recom. and I'm gobsmacked. This is what I had for the last three months coupled with random stabbing pain. I went to the doctors and got physio therapy for a while and it's getting better but I did not know that this has a name. I'm a bit too young to have it but I had to take some meds for the last two years that put me artificially into menopause 30 years early.
Exercise helped me a lot and I hope it will be gone for ever as the itching was sometimes worse enough to keep me awake at night and the random stabbing pain was hard to ignore when I had to sit at a desk. Thanks for finally giving me a very possible diagnosis
At 77 years of age I have finally found this is an actual thing! I have had an area between my shoulder blade and my spine that itches. I cannot recall how long this has been happening, but I cannot remember when I did not have it.
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Omg thank you!! I’ve had this for years and felt it had to be neurological but my doctor kept telling me it was dry skin ☹️. Just having a name for it makes me feel better 😊💕
I have always called it my "itchy spot" because that is what my mom called hers. Both of us right hand dominant, but our itchy spot on the right. Gonna try Dicolfenac because I already use it for arthritis with great relief. Thanks for the information.
I too have had this condition for many years. Two things help me the most. Lyrica, and topical lidocaine.
I had this start in my 20s. I'm on lots of neuropathy medications now and I realize it's been quite a while since I have had it happen
did you have a numb patch on your back when you first noticed your symptoms?
@@gunnarfit hmm, not that I remember but it's possible.
Thank you sooooo much for this video!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had this condition for years exactly in the area you describe! I have never been able to understand why it itches so badly and there is never anything there to indicate a cause. Recently, I had a CT of my back after a car accident and it did show a large osteophyte in my thoracic spine. As I have a lot of arthritis I can now connect the two issues and believe this impingement on my spine is causing this sensation. It doesn't cure it but it certainly helps to know WHY this has been happening. I love your video! It was so informative, Please make many more of these!!!!!!! I will be a subscriber for life!
I had shingles last year. After that episode of shingles I have had recurring pins and needles and burning exactly where my shingles was on my back.
I am so happy to find out what this is I've been experiencing this annoying thing for some time, and I couldn't figure what was causing it, I thought maybe nerve damage from back surgeries I've had, when it flairs up it itches like hell! drives me crazy! I use anything that can reach back there to scratch, and some Cortisone Cream, then it will just go away until next time. Thank you so much for the video.
Well this explains a lot. I had this for about 3 years. I probably have some scratch scars. Eventually it left. I have a few other spots that itch for no apparent reason.
What ointments did you use?
I'm experiencing some of these symptoms and definitely doing to my dermatologist.... I'm doing my research as well to try and figure out what I need to feel better moving forward.... these videos are very helpful
Wow, you explained my itch. I used up a couple of scratch hands over the years and my hubby's fingernails.
Me to..lol
Wow !! Thank you for sharing the information on this condition. I have wondered so many times what this itch l get is. Now l know. I've had it on and off for years, thankfully not so acute as needing medication. I have been able to use "mind over matter" to stop it. I did read that a persistent itch could be cancer related, not wishing to alarm anyone !! Your description of this kind of itch is deffinately correct for me. Thank you again
Since being physically hit and put up on top of a hood of a car; later diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I have had sudden itching of back, chest, legs arms at different intervals and distance in time between. Have had allergy tests done and I am allergic to many, many things. I thought it was that, but this seems logical to what I am probably experiencing some of the time. Can drive you a bit nutty and is very uncomfortable especially when you think you have taken care of it and five minutes later to a half hour or so it’s back bothering you. Thanks explains much, good presentation.
Astonished to find this video. Fortunately I have found a chiropractor who, not only doesn't think I'm crazy, he has been treating me through a very gentle form of myofacial release. It's based on vectoring and is part of my treatment for chronic Lyme disease. Thank you for posting. I will share this video with him. It may help in adjusting how he treats this particular issue.
Thank you for this information! I have had this for almost 7 years so far. I tore my left rotator cuff and had shingles on the same area (my scapula). Since it is primarily caused by a nerve issue, I assume the torn rotator to be the culprit.
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Thanks for the advice. Been struggling with this. I’m 53 and have MS!
I have this and it drives me crazy!!!!!
Thank you..... really really really thank you. It feels so good to know that I am not loosing my mind... god bless you and your family... there should more doctors like you
Like so many commentors I feel so relieved to see this has a name!!! I thought I was crazy! Mine came in early age though. My 20's. The itching was CRAZY, in that exact spot, with intense heat. Through the years it comes and goes. Less as I age, actually, but what worsened was the shoulder pain and spasms on that side. I don't know if they're related? But I have INTENSE to small spasms and a deep muscle pain, neither of which seem to accompany the itching necessarily, or even each other. Never seems to be a pattern or chronic "reason".
I am 24 and I am experiencing NP on my left shoulder, I thought I had a heart problem or lungs problem that causing the itching on my left shoulder. Thank you for the information 🙏
This fits perfectly. I get it about once a month on average. I took to calling it 'the fairy with a feather spot', but notalgia paresthetica is much more impressive. It should give me a head start over everybody else at parties.
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Ive had this since my 20s. Now that I've started IF. I notice the symptoms subsides tremendously abd goes away. Soon as i eat a meal it seems to come back. If i eat twice a day I really feel it. I am on a mission to change my life. I feel so much better