Tingling feet, crawling skin
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Had tingling in my feet the past couple of days, crawling under the skin of my feet like there's ants there ! Restless legs, ache in a different place every day. Just generally feel off. I think it's safe to say I'm fully in peri. Started taking B6 today, at Jay's suggestion, so will report back on the results in a week or so. Also taking zinc in an effort to halt recurring thrush, which so far seems to be working. Jay said B12 is also good so might try that as well. Supplements are expensive though so don't want to buy too many. Hope all you ladies are coping well with your symptoms xx
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jayneejay Lara66
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i too use to get crawly skin in peri.. from time to time.. it is a peri symptom..
horrible isnt it...
good luck with B6 😀
Jayxx
Astrid64 Lara66
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Also Kelp helps.
marlene21102 Astrid64
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jayneejay Lara66
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While most women are familiar with the common menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, many are unaware of menopausal effects on the skin.
Itchy skin is experience by many women during the menopausal transition.
Skin problems during menopause are closely linked with hormonal changes characteristic of this natural period of change.
Skin changes can begin as early as perimenopause, or the time leading up to the cessation of menstrual periods, which can range from three to ten years.
Other women may experience skin changes after menopause.
Women who begin to experience dry or itchy skin during menopause are smart to take the time to learn more about this symptom, its causes, and its treatment.
Itchy Skin During Menopause?
Menopause can often trigger skin changes leading to itchy skin. Itchy skin, medically known as pruritis, can be a major life disruption, especially if it causes significant discomfort and/ or disrupts sleep.
Related to pruritis, paresthesia can also afflict women during the menopausal transition. An abnormal skin condition affecting touch sensation, paresthesia is defined as sensations of numbness, "pins and needles", tingling, and/or pricking of the skin.
A small percentage of menopausal women report itchy skin symptoms of formication, a specific type of paresthesia, characterized by creepy, crawling sensations on the skin. People with formication have the phantom sensation of ants or other insects crawling on their skin.
What Causes Itchy Skin During Menopause?
Hormonal Causes
During menopause, the most common underlying cause of itchy skin is hormonal change. As the body prepares for the cessation of menstruation and egg development during perimenopause, levels of estrogen in the body also fluctuate and eventually begin a steady decline.
Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin. For example, estrogen is responsible for stimulating the production of skin collagen, a fibrous protein that provides strength, resilience, and support to the skin and other tissues.
As estrogen production diminishes around the time of menopause, dry itchy skin becomes a very common symptom. The decline in skin thickness and collagen production appears to be most rapid in the years immediately proceeding menopause.
Lowered estrogen levels also decrease the body's ability to retain moisture and slow down the body's production of natural skin oils, which also contributes to itchy skin.
Other Rare Causes of Itchy Skin
While hormonal changes are the most common cause of itchy skin around the time of menopause, other medical conditions can be responsible for itchy skin. While these are rare causes, they are important to be aware of, particularly in cases where itchy skin is accompanied by other unexplained symptoms.
Women concerned about the causes of itchy skin and those who experience other worrisome symptoms are advised to speak with a qualified dermatologist or other medical professional. Fortunately, itchy skin in menopause can often be successfully managed with self care and natural treatments.
marlene21102 jayneejay
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I'm amazed at what you find out on all subjects ,how do you know where to begin.Thanks again Jayxxx
Astrid64 marlene21102
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Is it an allergic itch to soap power,detergent maybe, I am allergic to Fabreze.
Subjects = Google is your friend
marlene21102 Astrid64
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Guest jayneejay
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vera58708 Guest
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Does it feel like something running through scalp and on your legs and a stinging feeling? That's been my experience. It is most miserable
Chrisy Lara66
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marlene21102 Chrisy
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These damn hormones figure in lots of conditions .
Chrisy marlene21102
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marlene21102 Chrisy
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anxiousface Lara66
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