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Itch scratch itch scratch itch AHHHH!!!

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MrsMerm
MrsMerm

Anyone else out there, it is driving me quite madmad

it keeps me awake at night and feel like I've got fleas

my arms, there are small scrapes where I have scratched till superficial skin has bled

                            Mrs M sad 

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  • sharcerv52408
    sharcerv52408 MrsMerm

    Posted

    Yes, I get that too. It is maddening! I got it once around both of my ankles. Now for about a week, I have been itching like crazy in my scalp, of all places! People must think I have lice. Lol! I wash my hair and it hasn't stopped. It's not an incessant itch, it comes and goes.
  • MrsMerm
    MrsMerm

    Posted

    Thanks for your input, so it's not just me but what could be causing it

    Usually pruritis (itching) is a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes, kidney failure. 

    However, I am sure I have none of these illnesses question

  • paula20385
    paula20385 MrsMerm

    Posted

    Hi mrs merm i am the same i all so get red dry paches on my face which get very itchy .I was told it was to do with hormones was told to try anthistamine wil help with the itching

    take care

    paula

  • susan21149
    susan21149 MrsMerm

    Posted

    So far i don't have any of the itching accept my back need scraching at times. It does itch a lot. 

     

  • mandyb1008
    mandyb1008 MrsMerm

    Posted

    Hi,

    I always suffer with itchy skin in spring an autumn, for me I put it down to the change of weather, but I do also suffer with diabetes but this has only been diagnosed in 2015, my itchy skin started last week... I use lots of moisturiser/body cream/ lotions during these time to try and relieve it not that it always works.  I try also to keep more hydrated than normal and if I dont eat enough veg i think that adds to is also... but thats just me.....

    Good luck Mrs M x

     

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