hi, my name is karen. Ihave had serious itching problems over the years. Itching is a symptom of so many diseases that i don't always know what is causing it at the time. never-the-less i usually treat it the same.
1. atarax
2. moisturize, moisturize. moisturize!!!!!!!
3. Sarna anti itch loition louv it!
4. warm (not hot) shower and #2

my daughter sometimes has this - talcum powder and wear silk or satin. stay as cool as possible. don't scratch cause that increases the blood flow to the area and makes it worse.
Her flares can last for months - sorry to say. take it a moment at a time and try to find things that can distract you. When she is awake she plays hidden object games on the cell phone or watches movies

All over itching is not really a Fibro symptom. Sometimes meds might make you itch, or an allergic reaction.

I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist after a month of testing to rule out other things and a tender point test. They also looked at my history as I'd never been ill before.

Any topical product with Menthol will help with the itching.

http://www.fmnetnews.com/free-articles/enews-alert-samples/skin-sensitivities

Bluesun posted this link to my post about having sensive skin. I also have itching and she posted this article that talks about it possibly being a Fibro issue. I hope you can see the article. It helped me.

Susan

I read in a recent fibro article that itching is actually a fibro thing, too. Here this the article: http://www.fmnetnews.com/free-articles/enews-alert-samples/skin-sensitivities

For my itchy skin issues I usually apply a cream on as soon as I get out of the shower called Cera-Ve from costco. No perfumes or dyes, and it's the only one that seems to help and heal whatever I got going on.

Also, it is very common for fibro patients to have endless tests and nothing come up. That's why for so long this disease was always called the invisible disease. I was diagnosed by symptoms, case & medical history, how long have the symptoms been going on, and positive by touch tender points. Especially since everything else was ruled out.

How long a flare lasts depends on the person. Each fibro patient is different than the other. You can have flares that last a few days or some that last weeks, maybe even months. I've had flares of all kinds, short ones, mild ones, medium, and long ones.

Are you on any medication for the FM, like cymbalta, gabapentin, lyrica, etc?

LOL WVgirl posted it.... :)

Yes I am on FM medication Lyrical, Zoloft and muscle relaxers. I've been having light symptoms for years I guess but always contributed it to something else. Only know since beginning of September I have had full blown symptoms. Some last days and others a week. I get so excited when I have a good that I over due it. I'm at the point of feeling depressed. It's never ending.

I have been itching really bad the last few months and none of my medications have changed. The itching drives me crazy! I know that scratching only makes it worse but I wake myself up scratching! I just read that Karen recommends something called Sarna anti itch? I have never heard of it but I'm willing to try anything at this point!! I hope you are able to find something that works too. Hugs GB