Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Itching deep inside the leg

It happens mainly when I get into bed.  I used to suffer with itching around my shoulder blade, but it was like it was my muscles that were itching, not the skin, scratching did nothing, I had to push on it. Lately it has moved to my legs, mostly my right side, it is like it is the bone that is itching and I cannot reach it!  It is like when you get that tickly feeling when your circulation is returning. Sometimes it is accompanied by pain, like a dull ache, but not always. I cannot scratch it, I have to press into my muscles till the point it hurts but it doesn't really help.  It has been keeping me awake at night for months and is driving me mad :( I have tried chamomile and passiflora but nothing helps.  Apart for this I lead a happy life with very little stress. My doctor is uninterested and I don't know what it is. Can you please help me?
5 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
1756321 tn?1547095325
Ugh yes that itch that is difficult to relieve! My cause was magnesium deficiency. Try magnesium to see if that helps.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I have the same issue. I have itching on my back which is clearly not my skin and more recently I have had an itching sensation deep inside my right leg. I cannot scratch it (its not the skin) and have to press hard on the back of my knee to get any sense of relief and then it is only fleeting. It is now going down to my right foot.... seems neuropathic.
Helpful - 0
2086134 tn?1332621973
just your nerves
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Dear Jst4us,
Please check your bed, if it really happens in bed time. Sometimes if happens that the moist beds are heavens for mites, also if you have fur or woolen blankets, that also could cause itching. The best way is to expose the bed to sunlight, but as you seems to be from UK, the bright sun may be rarely observed, therefore go for good pest control.
Secondly, some time it may be just your Psycho, my Son who is 12 year old, when he wakes up in bed, just keep on scratching his sholder, arms, and armpits, even though afterwards he never scratches.
For normal alergies, commonly, we use Pure Ghee with Black pepper powder.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
The feeling also travels into my foot.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the General Health Community

Top General Health Answerers
363281 tn?1643235611
Nelson, New Zealand
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
19694731 tn?1482849837
AL
80052 tn?1550343332
way off the beaten track!, BC
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.