What is brachioradial pruritus?
Brachioradial pruritus is considered a neurogenic itch syndrome of the upper extremities. It is typically localized to the skin on the forearm overlying the brachioradialis muscle, but involvement of the upper arms and shoulders is also common.
How do members experience brachioradial pruritus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with brachioradial pruritus*
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Burning sensation
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for brachioradial pruritus*
Who has brachioradial pruritus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 4 | |
40s | 6 | |
50s | 16 | |
60s | 33 | |
70+ | 23 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 8 | |
Female | 74 |