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Itchy Scalp

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sue21108
sue21108

Has anyone had problems with  their scalp.  For the last week mine has been quite red and painful also itchy.  Knowing Fibromyalgia can cause problems with the nerve endings under the skin could it be this.  I am using the same hair products that I always use so I don't think it could be those.  Be interested to hear your reply's.   By the way I haven't got nits!!!!!! because my 7 year old grandaughter decided if my head is itchy that is what I must have and gave me a thorough check razzrazzredface 

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  • nikki03251
    nikki03251 sue21108

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    Hi sue I'm suffering bad with a flare up this last few months due to stress and my scalp has been itchy and when iv been to hairdressers for my colour it's torture its like she's pulling the hair out my head it's very painful so yes I'm sure it's to do with fibro hun xx

    • sue21108
      sue21108 nikki03251

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      Hi Nikki, thanks for replying. Like you I have had a big 6 werk flare which the heat in the uk didn't help with at all. It hurts a bit just touching my scalp. I don't know we fibro., gang have to put up with so many odd things. Take care x

  • nancy27623
    nancy27623 sue21108

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    Yes I’ve had an itchy scalp before and it’s miserable; won’t even let one sleep.  My doctor put me on Gabapentin but I also got some over the counter lotion as someone told me it could be dry scalp. The itching is gone now and I’ve come off Gabapentin because it makes me tired. But I do from time to time use a product strictly for dry scalp and it seems to work. Hope this helps. PS That’s a cute story about your granddaughter. 
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