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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Anxiety and Itching
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Anxiety and Itching
by Tiffy1519, Apr 24, 2007 12:00AM
I have been having some itching all over my body. It comes and goes. Last Wednesday while I was on PMS I started feeling itchy and also had some hot flashes with chills. Could this be related to PMS or Anxiety. Then just last night I started feeling itchy again and I do right now. Could this be related to anxiety or stress or pms
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Apr 26, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 26, 2007 12:00AM
It is not a common sign of either of those symptoms and may be hard to diagnose as to what is causing it, but I would first think about an allergic reaction to some medication or soap.
I decided to buy the 4.99 soap for clothing instead of the 2 dollar one and it changed the level of itchiness I also changed the dryer sheets to a great plastic dryer ball (two for 9.99 found at HARRIET CARTER.com) they last years, the dryer sheets cause alot of itches on many people and buying detergent that is not dye free is another mistake the fillers and adders that are not SOAP ingredients will make a sensitive skin person develop contact dermatitius over a period of time.
Take care, repost to let me know how u r doing.