Anxiety and itching.
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Hi all. Been really stressed for 8 months over a health problem that docs have diagnosed as a functional bowel problem. Anyway, I've had loads of symptoms such as thirsty, hungry all the time, diarrhoea, headache and feeling like my head is going to explode because of the stress. Back in November I started to itch all over my body. No rash or pimples to be seen. Blood tests are ok apart from raised alt that I already knew about (I have fatty liver). Do any of you guys itch because of your anxiety?
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borderriever leigh74005
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Possibly now I suppose it is Anxiety, could it be caused by your fatty Liver, I have no idea. If your GP considers it is Anxiety you need to accept that diagnosis
Sorry
BOB
Sillymop leigh74005
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Yes
it can be horrible.
I get stress hives...itchy, raised bubbles on my skin that can also be very embarrassing if people were to notice.
steven78649 leigh74005
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anxietysite123 leigh74005
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Anxious_Nick leigh74005
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Yes - many experience itches, especially (it seems to me) in the legs. But it can happen all over the body. I think it's more of a nervous habit than actual skin irritation. Sort of like biting your nails in a way. The anxiety will make you want to scratch in the same way it may make you shake your legs and fidget around.
There are conditions that can cause this too, such as PsA or allergic reactions. If your GP has taken blood and said all is well, then I'd say it's anxiety. If it gets worse, or if you notice hives start to pop up, go back to doctor. You may have minor allergies.
Best wishes!