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when ever i exercise my arms and legs itch like crazy. my arms start to get red welts. The itching makes exercise very uncomfortable
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2082101 tn?1419965061
thank u for the suggestions, im gonna try the allergy medication to see how that works for me. when i exercise my arms are bare so i dont think its the clothing but im gonna try a differnt laundry soap
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TO ADD:  try to keep a regimen with exercise meaning don't go days, weeks or months between exercise workouts.  This might subside as you become more active with frequent workouts.  
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Sounds like Exercise Urticaria or Cholinergic Urticaria.  

You can try: 1.  Taking an antihistamine prior to exercising, i.e. Claritin
                    2.  Doing a slow warm-up prior to the actual work-out
                    3.  Wearing clothing light-weight to exercise in; clothing that  
                         breathes well, i.e. 100% cotton
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2082101 tn?1419965061
when i sweat thats when the itching starts
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2082101 tn?1419965061
i have always been this way. i dont exercise often cause i get embarssed when i start itching
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Has this always been like this or did this just start?  

Exercise often or not?  Physical condition good or poor?  

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