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Unbearable itching!!

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amy341731
amy341731

Hi all- For the last 2-3 days I have had unbearable, full body itching!! Started with legs and feet, now pretty much everywhere!!! I’ve tried lotion, coconut oil..What else can I try that won’t make me smell weird or fall asleep!!? I’m going to take a Benadryl tonight but I can’t do that at work! Is this part of perimenopause or hormone imbalances?? It’s awful!! 

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  • gilly_64426
    gilly_64426 amy341731

    Posted

    I can't say I had itching as you described, but I would try using the lotion when you get poison ivy

    ,this might help

  • angieB48
    angieB48 amy341731

    Posted

    Sounds like it could be a reaction to something you’ve come in contact with or a food allergy/intolerance. I’ve seen a few on here that have developed food reactions like itching through perimenopause me included but I’ve now had it for 4 months and am just starting an elimination diet. Also have a look at what you’ve used full body- new body lotion, shampoo, shower gel, wash powder/liquid perhaps? Change of ingredient in something you’ve always used? If not, any foods or drinks you’ve had that you haven’t had before or in such large quantities? Any supplements you’ve started taking? Any perfume etc not used before? If hormonal you could have  blood tests but not sure how you can prove the link as my gp wouldn’t accept it. I’m on HRT Estrogen and my estrogen is high. Testosterone not bad but you can’t test progesterone that way so I don’t know if that is out of wack! You are only 3 days in so it could just go away on its own! Hope that helps.....
  • sarah05599
    sarah05599 amy341731

    Posted

    Hi Amy

    Itching was my very first symptom of peri, I've had it years and had blood tests but everything came back normal so doc was mystified, but I new something had changed but didn't no if was shampoo or hair colour or hormones. It started b4 my period but nowadays it's there all the time and gets worse b4 and during my period ,it can be everywhere but worse on my scalp and face. I tryed hayfever tabs which worked for a while but now nothing works 😞 I did read somewhere that it can be the first symptom to start in some people with peri as your skin is changing .

    • evi75119
      evi75119 sarah05599

      Posted

      I have noticed that I have unbearable itching before my period starts and around 10 day of my cycle...especially on my scalp...it is driving me crazy...like bees are biting my head! Awful!

      Before my period the itching sensation is starting on th backside of my neck area other times on my forehead...sometimes itching on the sensitive area.

      I have noticed that I am experiencing ovulation earlier than 15 of my cycle...Have you noticed that?

  • 2chr2015
    2chr2015 amy341731

    Posted

    Cold washcloths and cool water mist.  Stand in front of fan.  Moisturize while your skin is a little damp.  Exfoliating (dry brushing) before showering may help.  And Epsom salt soaks
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