Diabetes. And itchy skin
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Why does my skin itch at night. I have diabetes 2 and it's under control
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Posted , 3 users are following.
Why does my skin itch at night. I have diabetes 2 and it's under control
0 likes, 9 replies
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lill83898 sandy77339
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Itching is often caused by diabetes. It can be caused by a yeast infection, dry skin, or poor circulation. When poor circulation is the cause of itching, the itchiest areas may be the lower parts of the legs.
You may be able to treat itching yourself. Limit how often you bathe, particularly when the humidity is low. Use mild soap with moisturizer and apply skin cream after bathing.
People some times are prescribed anti itch creams or even antihistamine pills at bedtime to help. Increasing water intake, and using moisutizers as well.
Make certain your laundry soap/conditioner etc is not something you are allergic/sensitive to on your bed clothes also.
Lill
sandy77339 lill83898
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Thanks for your advice
Sandy
lill83898 sandy77339
Posted
Hope you can get this under control soon!
Lill
sandy77339 lill83898
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lill83898 sandy77339
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Mine is related to neuropathic pain.
Lill
sandy77339 lill83898
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i too have looked into neuropathic pain. I have symptoms of diabetes neuropathy. I have tremors in my legs and my gait is unsteady. I have resorted to taking Aleve in the morning. I also need a cane in the morning. By noon I am feeling better. My diabetes is well controlled with a small dose of Metformin. I also have spinal stenosis. So, I'm trying to work this all out. I have always been active but now I am 77 and trying to keep up.
Sandy
lill83898 sandy77339
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Have you ever had an MRI on your back Sandy?
If so what did it indicate, other than the specific stenosing.
Lill
kathleen39 sandy77339
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sandy77339 kathleen39
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Thanks for your reply. I'm going to get to the bottom of all this
Sandy