Posted by JohnX on April 14, 2001, at 4:45:22
In reply to Skin feels numb and tingly/itchy, posted by Marci on April 13, 2001, at 22:01:15
> I don't know quite where to post this, or how to find
> out what is causing this.
>
> My skin feels somewhat deadened lately, sort of numb.
> It also itches, particularly at night when trying to fall
> asleep, the least little thing touching it sets me off, yet
> when I go to scratch it feels numb, like the itchiness
> is inside and I can't reach it. I also get sharp, stabbing pains
> in my legs or wherever, usually at night when trying to
> fall asleep. It often takes me a good couple hours to fall
> asleep.
>
> I once had this numb feeling on Zoloft, but haven't
> taken that for quite awhile. I recently went off of
> Paxil (3 weeks ago?), then started on Effexor, for only
> 2 days before I lost my nerve to take it anymore.
> That's been a good couple weeks I quit that.
>
> Since I'm off all antidepressants, I would think this
> feeling should have gone away by now. Doctor says it's
> anxiety, I don't know. I suffer from both depression
> and anxiety.
>
> I'm wondering if it's the spastic colon medicine I'm on,
> it's called dicyclomine (brand name: Bentyl), take one before
> every meal. I've looked up the side effects, and none
> say numbness or itchiness.
>
> Anyone have any ideas what is wrong with me? It's most
> disturbing and I want it to go away! I'm also extremely
> impatient lately, cranky and moody, and am easily
> upset just by things like going to the grocery, I feel like
> I want to scream, and I get this feeling of "unreality."
>
> I've posted before, but no one ever answers me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marci
Hi,I'm not sure about the medication you are on, but you may want to consult with a neurologist with regards to the numbing/tingling/anxiety etc if your moodiness is not too severe (In which case a psychiatrist may be important). Your physical symptoms may be caused by anxiety, but it also could be excitotoxic like transmission. Probably you may be prescribed an anti-convulsant like Neurontin or Depakote. Anti-convulsants can treat tingling/numbness/headaches and many other ailments but they are also good treatments for mood-swings (often used as a 1st line treatment for bipolar aka manic-depression).
Good luck,
John
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