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itching

Both my shins itch all the time. My MS affects the left side of my body, it itches enough that I bleed. My right side do also just not so much. this started 2 months ago, I had to stop my copaxone injections 3 months ago.

  1. That must be driving you crazy, . Itching is not uncommon for people with MS, but you might actually be making it worse by scratching it. Would it be possible to bandage or cover your shins in such a way that you can't scratch them? Here is an article about the MS itch with some ideas about treatment: https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/crazy-itch-just-cant-satisfy. I hope this helps and that you get some relief. Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)

    1. I have this!!!!! i have so many scans on my shins i thought i just has dry skin!

      1. ‘scabs’ is what i meant

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