Has anyone heard of this before? I have MCTD (interstitial lung disease, Raynauds, and Sjogrens). I am currently taking Imuran and Plaquenil. I've been on the Plaquenil for 2 years. During the last year I have had extreme itching. I have been to the dermatologist many times. I have creams, foams, ointments and lotions - all prescriptions. I have gone through allergy testing, etc.
I have super sensitive to the sun. Even have issues when driving when it is sunny. I get red itchy burning welts. Lately the inside of my left forearm I have had intense itching. The only thing that helps is applying something frozen like a bag of peas. Yesterday I searched for "itching on left forearm" and I came up with this brachioradial Pruritus that seems to be what I am experiencing.
Has anyone heard of this or experienced it yourself? I see the rheumy on Monday for my check-up.
Judy
QuoteI have super sensitive to the sun. Even have issues when driving when it is sunny. I get red itchy burning welts. Lately the inside of my left forearm I have had intense itching. The only thing that helps is applying something frozen like a bag of peas. Yesterday I searched for "itching on left forearm" and I came up with this brachioradial Pruritus that seems to be what I am experiencing.
I think I recall a few sjoggies have posted about increased sun sensitivity associated with plaquenil.
Definitely mention it to rheumy, and if you have pictures to show rheumy, even better. I've been taking pics myself of weird stuff with my skin, as invariably by the time I get to doc it's cleared up.
As for brachioradial pruritis?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15627097
The conclusion in above link:
QuoteCONCLUSIONS:
The temporal course of the brachioradial pruritus and the histological changes in the skin similar to those caused by ultraviolet light, indicate that sunlight is an eliciting factor and that cervical spine disease can be a predisposing factor.
(the bold I added)
Thanks for your information.
I won't have to worry about pictures as my current outbreak will still be visible on Monday.
Thanks for your reference. It is helpful especially the conclusions that were made.
Will repost after my appointment on Monday.
Judy :)