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Discovering these comments a few weeks ago was amazing. I have never met anyone else who really knew what I was talking about - the intense, maddening, itchy, burning sensation that makes you want to rip your clothes off and scratch and rub until you can't feel it anymore.
For me, cold is the main trigger. In combination with clothes rubbing against my legs or buttocks and setting off a walk at a brisk pace - an attack is almost guaranteed.
But.....having read several comments about using antihistamines, I thought "that makes so much sense - I'm going to try that!" I've never been convinced that my attacks are purely circulatory in nature. Or related to diet. Doctors have been no help over the years. Having suffered from another largely ignored, not understood medical condition, hyperemesis gravidarum, I know all too well that the medical profession does not always have an answer.
Taking 10mg loratadine (aka Claritin) at least 30 minutes before starting a walk has stopped my attacks. Completely. I've been for several walks (up to 4 miles) recently in cold weather (-2 to 4C). Although my legs became cold, the itchiness never started. It has been amazing! There was one day when I did experience a minor attack, having taken loratadine. But I had started the walk too soon, about 5 minutes after taking the tablet - it hadn't had time to take effect.
The antihistamines might not work for everyone. But it's worth trying. Good luck - I really hope it works for you.
Thank you to all!
For me, cold is the main trigger. In combination with clothes rubbing against my legs or buttocks and setting off a walk at a brisk pace - an attack is almost guaranteed.
But.....having read several comments about using antihistamines, I thought "that makes so much sense - I'm going to try that!" I've never been convinced that my attacks are purely circulatory in nature. Or related to diet. Doctors have been no help over the years. Having suffered from another largely ignored, not understood medical condition, hyperemesis gravidarum, I know all too well that the medical profession does not always have an answer.
Taking 10mg loratadine (aka Claritin) at least 30 minutes before starting a walk has stopped my attacks. Completely. I've been for several walks (up to 4 miles) recently in cold weather (-2 to 4C). Although my legs became cold, the itchiness never started. It has been amazing! There was one day when I did experience a minor attack, having taken loratadine. But I had started the walk too soon, about 5 minutes after taking the tablet - it hadn't had time to take effect.
The antihistamines might not work for everyone. But it's worth trying. Good luck - I really hope it works for you.
Thank you to all!
Eat a diet that is balanced with lean protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid fried foods or foods with high fat contents. Your body will absorb the fat you eat, making it difficult for you to increase muscle tone and appear toned. Managing your diet doesn't necessarily equate to weight loss although some weight loss may occur.
Do cardio exercises three to four times per week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. If you have minimal fat, cardiovascular activity will help to maintain your existing muscle tone and strengthen your cardiovascular system. If you have some fat to lose, cardiovascular exercises are essential for losing fat as well as strengthening your cardiovascular system. In order to appear toned, you have to minimize the fat on your body. Otherwise, you may be toning muscles that can't be seen because they're hidden behind a layer of body fat.
Drink plenty of water. It is recommended that you drink eight 8-oz.glasses per day (64 oz. total or approximately 2 liters). Try to drink an additional four glasses per day (or an additional liter). Drinking water works as an internal cleanser that washes away fat and impurities on the inside of your body the way water cleans your body externally.
Do strength training exercises three times per week. Lifting free weights or using the weight resistance machines in a gym are a good way to tone. If you prefer a more simple routine, there are exercises you can do to tone that don't require any equipment Once you become accustomed to doing strength training, you can consider an alternate form such as Pilates to keep things interesting.
Do cardio exercises three to four times per week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. If you have minimal fat, cardiovascular activity will help to maintain your existing muscle tone and strengthen your cardiovascular system. If you have some fat to lose, cardiovascular exercises are essential for losing fat as well as strengthening your cardiovascular system. In order to appear toned, you have to minimize the fat on your body. Otherwise, you may be toning muscles that can't be seen because they're hidden behind a layer of body fat.
Drink plenty of water. It is recommended that you drink eight 8-oz.glasses per day (64 oz. total or approximately 2 liters). Try to drink an additional four glasses per day (or an additional liter). Drinking water works as an internal cleanser that washes away fat and impurities on the inside of your body the way water cleans your body externally.
Do strength training exercises three times per week. Lifting free weights or using the weight resistance machines in a gym are a good way to tone. If you prefer a more simple routine, there are exercises you can do to tone that don't require any equipment Once you become accustomed to doing strength training, you can consider an alternate form such as Pilates to keep things interesting.
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