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Scottydog

United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/10/2008 :  05:57:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote

This little article suggests that scratching an itch suppresses activity in parts of the brain associated with unpleasant memories and emotions.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article3285527.ece

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painintheneck

USA
124 Posts
Posted - 02/13/2008 :  21:49:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Well that might explain my RLS type itching legs.
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Scottydog

United Kingdom
330 Posts
Posted - 02/14/2008 :  18:42:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I itch alot! Suddenly find myself scratching my back, head, nose. I have to pretend I am relaxedly rubbing my itch otherwise I feel I must look to others as if I have fleas - because others just don't do it. It happens mostly when I am in company so might be due to some social anxiety or something.

Hadn't associated it with TMS until recently. I realised that just when I am falling asleep (insomnis is my problem) an itch, usually my nose suddenly appears. Weird.

So I found this article very interesting.
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