Hi all

Back from the land of virtual limbo with malfunctioning computers which have kept me out of it for months at a time.

Has anyone had experience of truely incredible itching?? No fleas I promise. I seriously wanted to remove my skin - I've never had anything like this. It came on several hours after I'd taken my MTX which I've been on for over 3 years now. The only different thing was taking an increased dose of naproxen the previous week.

It's eased off somewhat, but I'm still very itchy and my entire skin seems slightly reddened. I can't live in a cold shower surrounded by icepacks (which is the only thing that helps) and I'm reluctant to take piriton or some such as I'm on a right cocktail of meds already.

Any ideas as to cause or solutions VERY gratefully received.

Carie xx

HI Carie
Yes I've experienced horrible episodes of itching!!! Initially I thought it was sulphasalazine but not taking that now or plaquinil. I'm currently on oral pred as TTC, and still itchy.
I've tried clarytin and various steroid creams but still itchy. Can't help with the cause i'm afraid, although i've never been itchy until I had RA.
Clairex

Yes, I get awful bouts of itching, usually in bed. I could scratch for England then. The silly thing is there's nothing to see, no rash or anything, and it usually goes as quickly as it comes. The itching in my hair is the worst.

Lyn

Hi
so sorry see you got itching to that extent,

i was on Naproxen and Methotrexate together for me it cause acid reflux to be much worse my chemist actually noticed i was clashing though new why rheumy had given naproxen suggested i tell gp and rheumy.

within days of stopping the naproxen acid reflux calmed down.
couple weeks and liver back normal wasnt enough stop mtx,as ast alt went high also got soem itching that dont usally get.
so something worth mentioning.
hope alls sorted soon.
lv melly