how do I stop itchy legs

[sleepless1000]

4.02 in the morning and I'm out of bed at my computer with itchy legs which stop me sleeping and how will I function properly tomorrow? I ate some chocolate before I went to bed and used some ungentuum cream : could the cream make it worse, could the sugar trigger it?


This discussion is related to Itchy legs, no sign of rash or irritation.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

There are many causes for itching. I would like to ask you some questions to narrow the diagnoses:

Is the itching generalised or localised to a particular area?

How long have you had this itching?

Do you have any wounds/rashes/pits at the sites?

Do you have any other skin disorder?

Do you have reason to believe that there are specific substances which may have caused this?

Do you have any stress or any pressure from work or home?

As far as chocolate or the cream is concerned, I would say its less likely that any substance would have caused it unless you are allergic to it and this itching is constantly linked to the substance.

You may use some OTC anti-histamines, emollients, moisturizers to help you in the meantime. You may visit your doctor to help you with this.

Keep us posted on your health and let me know if you may have any other queries.

Best regards

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Do you have any known allergies?

Is there any visible rash on your legs?

If yes, how would you describe the rash?

Is it flat or elevated?

Is this the first time this happened?

At this point, we can not definitely say what could have triggered the rash.If the rash was not present prior to eating the chocolates or applying the cream then this may be due to something else. But if it occurred after applying the cream and taking the chocolates,then these may be associated with the rash. A cold compress over the extremities to relieve the itchiness may be able to help. You may ask your primary physician with regards to taking antihistamines .An allergic reaction or hives is the primary differential.

If you have any known allergies,it is best to discuss this with your physician.You may need oral medications.Watch for any difficulty of breathing or swallowing.If these are present I suggest you seek immediate consult.

[tomjoad33]

My daughters & I have trouble with itchy legs.  It seems to be triggered by the hot water in the shower but does not happen with every shower.  We have also found that heat can stop it.  One of my daughters uses the blow dryer on the itchy area to stop it.  It helps her but does not always stop mine.  We have tried spray on Benadryl, different creams and have found very little help.

[sleepless1000]

Sleepless 1000 eventually found her own solution, which was dabbing   itchy and sore patches on her legs with neat Dettol once a day. I reckon what happens is that you  get colonies of bacteria on the surface  of the skin., Warmth encourages their growth. A warm shower makes matters worse. A hot shower and soap destroys the colonies  -  why nurses wash their hands in the hospital! If you treat it like a simple surface infection
rather then something mysterious surging up from the inside - boiling tights rather than gentle washing - you begin to solve the problem. Also I would have thought beware of  thriving bacterial colonies in the very creams you keep in the warm moist bathroom into which  your poor tormented fingers have plunged! Doctors are alarmed by Dettol, though I can't think why,  perhaps best consult them. Or do a trial test - you try Dettol, your daughter doesn't .  You can't do much harm!