Neurological Reactions
Another group of researchers discovered that those with fibromyalgia tend to have an increased number of mast cells. These cells contain chemicals like cytokines and histamines. If these chemicals are released from the cells due to the body’s neurological response, they can trigger pain and irritation in the tissues. This condition may not produce a rash, but will appear as a burning sensation just underneath the skin.
The Brain and Nervous System
According to some studies, another cause of fibro rash has to do with the central nervous system. If you have fibro, your brain is not capable of reading pain cues accurately. As such, a skin rash or tenderness on the skin can occur simply because of the brain’s misreading. This will also trigger redness and itchiness when scratched too often. A rash can also appear as a result of the overactive pituitary gland, which releases too much melanin in the body.
Thank you for this informative article. I’ve learned a lot form your emails.
I’ve noticed that when I am in a FM flare that I itch. It’s uncontrollable at times.
I also have Systemic Lupus (the ‘attack your organs’ kind, just diagnosed this summer ). My symptoms cause it difficult to decipher if it is FM or the Lupus flaring. They can be quite similar.
Perhaps you can do an article on the differences?
Same here, Maureen. I have RX “FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE TOPICAL OIL 0.01%” that really helps. It’s called Scalp Oil, but it’s working on all my itches, thank goodness! Because my “ITCHES ARE PAINFUL ITCHES.” My Accupuncturist said that these itches are really an “Alternate Manifestation of Pain” as the body is recognizing Something a little differently, and the symptom is “Itch,” or in my case, “Itchy Pain … Or, Painful Itch.”
It seems my days are full of New Issues all the time.
As Forest Gump said, “Like a box of chocolates — You never know what you’re gonna get!”
The two things that save me is Prayer & hubby’s support! Sometimes, as a human — he gets weary with my illness, though, and I certainly understand that — So do I! But, on the other end of my Covenant Prayers, YHWH always comes through!!!
I get chronic itching in my scalp also sometimes my whole body itches. I have had firbromyalgia for many years and get very tired and fatigued. Wish it would’ve led go away.
I really like the input of other people w the same issues. I never knew were so many other thing attributed to Fibromylgia?? My skin itches but hurts to itch it. N i have hair loss?? Is that part of Fibrmyalgia???
Me to I’m having the same issues and also losing my hair hmmmm
As well as Fybro I have many other problems, one of them is psoriasis. I have it on most parts of my body including my scalp. Benovate lotion from the doctor is excellent but only on the scalp. I also have the ‘itch’ all over and especially during the night and that is awful to cope with as you scratch one place it moves to somewhere else and on and on. The only relief I get is from Cool Spray or roll on but the spray is better and available without prescription but is well worth the £3 or £4 in any Chemist or drugstore.
Your mail sounds just like me, except for the psoriasis. I can scratch one place and a second later somewhere else itches, and on and on. Like you, especially in bed. I have tablets which do help but I already take loads of tablets for everything else, including steroids for my fibromyalgia.
I also get very, very tired and lethargic. Any tips.
For the cool spray what is the name of it the Brand?
Thank you for your article I found it so informative. I suffer terribly with itching it feels like my skin is crawling. The doctor gave me steroidal cream but it doesn’t help anymore.
My fibromyalgia going crazy Pains up my back out shoulders and neck Arrgh drive Ye nuts No sleep and itching Its a debilitating condition
I alway have itch!!!! More at resting did not k es it was from my fybro. Thanks for the information!