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Itchy Withdrawal

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Someone mentioned in another post about itching being a withdrawal symptom. Have others found this to be true? If so, how long does it last. It seems to be getting better but I've been sober over a month and still itching.
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Hi can't help here think I had most things but don't remeber the itch.

Had a few 7 year itches and they got me into all sorts of trouble, especailly as I was drinking at the time.

I think that it could well be symptom and I look forward to reading other threads on the subject

Good luck

Trickey
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i had the itches when i was in detox but they left me alone after about two weeks.It is common but how long they last i now know can vary.Mention it to your doc he/she should be able to prescribe a cream to help..
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just remembered when i was in detox they gave piriton to those who had it bad with the itchies..
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I had the itches for a week almost 2 then they just went away...now I had the shakes for almost a month...that shit sucked...
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During outpatient therapy I was told about Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), in which withdrawal symptoms, such as itching tremors, etc., can last or be revisited for several months after sobriety is achieved.
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this is interesting because everytime i go through withdrawal, i start itching uncontollably, to a point that i made myself bleed!!!
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Wow...I'm on day 29 and iching like crazy. I thought it was due to the weather change...dry skin...but lotion is not helping. It's really bad. If anyone has suggestions I would love to hear...it's driving me crazy
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