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Do You Start To Itch, Sting More When Stressed?

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Berea, OH

I am not very itchy when I get up but then when I start to think about it, it really starts.

January 6, 2024
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes !!! To both ,when I get nervous my back itches at first then breaks open little ulcerations , then takes days to get it under control again . Heat and sunshine do the same

January 6, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Stress definitely adds to the anxiety of having PN & then the itching & scratching starts
Sugar also doesn’t help

January 6, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes stress , anxiety or getting upset sets it off for sure !

January 9, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

All sounds so very familiar!😱

January 6, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes, stress will make it worse

January 6, 2024

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