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Severe Itching Between Spine And Left Shoulder Blade. Take Cortizone For Asthma, On Treatment For Thyroid. Possible Cause ?

Hello, I am female, 67 years of age, 5ft tall and 70 kgs (I have regular cortizone for my serious asthma ) I am also being treated for thyroid problems. My question is - For very many years I have suffered from severe itching between my spine and left shoulder blade. Have tried everything I can think of without success. Is this possibly due to my thyroid problem or could it be notalgia paresthetica (I have only just heard of this problem) I have been told I have a slight curvature of the spine - could this be the cause of the notalgia, if that is what it is? Any ideas please and any thoughts on making my back more comfortable. Thank you very much.
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The itching between the shoulder blade and spine could be due to eczema, allergic dermatitis or a nerve root irritation or Vitamin B 12 deficiency. A direct examination will help in detecting the exact cause.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Severe Itching Between Spine And Left Shoulder Blade. Take Cortizone For Asthma, On Treatment For Thyroid. Possible Cause ?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The itching between the shoulder blade and spine could be due to eczema, allergic dermatitis or a nerve root irritation or Vitamin B 12 deficiency. A direct examination will help in detecting the exact cause. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com