I have been itching since my first son was
born 16 years ago and I've seen an
allergist - no luck, dermatologist -
aquagenic puritis YEAH...ALLERGIC TO
WATER, NOT! Gynocolgist and allergist
agreed that it is a hormone and histamine
reaction - too much production of each.
Here's my dilema...hitting 45 I think I've
hit menapause or early stages of and the
itching is out of control. Legs, arms,
heat, water, change in clothing - any
thing that that changes my environment. I
am asking for a dr. referral to see a
reproductive endocronologist, but I am not
hopeful. You can bet if men had this
hormonally related issue, there would be
something other than it being "a symptom
of menapause" attached...there would be a
multimillion dollar business built around
it - E.D. and VIAGRA sound familiar? I
CAN'T TAKE IT! Thank you for letting me
vent AND if there are any other avenues or
suggestions, please pass them on.
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Sanderasrp
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 1
menopausal itching Posted: 10-01-08 22:03pm
It is amazing to see others are having
this problem. I started the arm itching 4
years ago! I attributed it to hard water
and itching after a shower. Then it
continued. I had a complete hysterectomy
in June and if anything it's worsened.The
itching I mean! My back and shoulders have
now joined in the fun. Has anyone tried
that Eucerin body wash? I think I will. I
am about to freak out!
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zigemyster
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Posted: 10-01-08 23:19pm
Have you tried Benadryl?
~Zig
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AloeVera
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 3
Menopause and Itchy Skin Posted: 10-03-08 13:23pm
I share the sypmtoms most of you mention
and have found something to relieve the
itch:
ALOE VERA JUICE
A thick cream prevents the onset but when
things get out of hand I use a spritzer
filled with the juice or cotton balls to
dab it on and then rub it in.
It also comes in gel, but the one I found
was thickened with Carrageenan, which I am
extremely allergic to. You can also find
Aloe in its natural form in some grocery
stores.
Please try it. It has changed my life and
my scars are now healing.
Good luck.
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susiej
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Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 1 Location: , U. K.
itchy crawly skin Posted: 10-09-08 06:48am
Hi, Im glad Im not alone, Ive been having
the itchies since my late thirties. At
first I thought I was drinking too much
orange juice and getting a reaction!! But
no I stopped the juice but the itchies
continued. Then I thought that the cats
had a bad dose of fleas, but it wasnt that
either. When it happens I can be
scratching my head one minute and my foot
the next, its literally all over. Im 51
now and still getting it, in fact Ive had
it the past few days. Funny thing is it
comes and goes. I can go within it for
months, then it comes back again. The
only relief I have found is through having
a bath, then scrubbing myself dry with the
towel and applying baby oil. Im sure its
connected to hormonal changes in the body,
but of course I cant be certain.
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AloeVera
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 3
Itchy Skin Posted: 10-21-08 09:56am
After struggling through about 4 months of
rash I have come to the conclusion that I
am sulfite sensitive. If I recall
correctly there was another posting on
this forum where the woman had mentioned
the same.
I had noticed a reaction to wine and beer,
but lately was CURED during a move, while
I was not taking my supplements. It turns
out the Glucosamine and Condrointin that I
take for my joints contains SULFUR. After
doing some research online I found out
that rashes are a common side effect for
this supplement.
I am now trying a variety of Glucosamine
that is derived from vegetables instead of
shellfish and is sulfur free. Condrointin,
on the other hand seems to have it no
matter what.
Now the challenge of figuring out how to
avoid a long list of preservatives and
medications.
Hope this helps.
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itchyarm
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 1
itching and menopause Posted: 11-12-08 00:37am
I started with itchy arm when I was 39,
the same time I started perimenopause. I
went to both my primary doctor and my gn.
Neither knew what it was. I was prescribed
creams and pills. Nothing worked. After
reading Suzanne Somers new holistic book,
my sister informed me that extreme
itching, especially in the arms is a
definate sign of menopause. The estrogen
levels are decreasing, causing the
itching. I was thrilled to hear that I
wasn't going insane! I'm 45 now and in
full menopause. The itchy arm wreaks
havoc on my life. I've actually found
blood on my sheets due to extreme itching
in the middle of the night! I have cuts
and scars all over my arm. It's only one
arm. It starts around the elbow, then
after a week it starts to move up the arm
until it reaches the top of my shoulder
and onto my back. The only thing that
works for me is putting something ice cold
on it. An ice pack or anything really
cold. Anything that will numb it. The
side of a nice cold beer works well too.
I have noticed that in comes in stages.
When I have itchy arm, I don't have the
flashes, and vice versa. I don't know
why. I actually prefer the hot flashes
over this persistant need to itch the
flesh off my arm. Ladies, try the ice
pack- I hope it works for you.
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AloeVera
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 3
Menaupause and Itching Posted: 11-12-08 07:31am
So far, it looks like my best estimate for
triggers, is that I am extremely sensitive
to Sulphites or Sulphur, MSG and
preservatives in general. I also seem to
react to all forms of alcohol.
My condition dramatically improves
avoiding these or foods that have been
processed where these exist.
I know it sounds extreme, but it really
helps.
The range is so vast that it took me a
long time to figure this out. I am going
to attempt hormone therapy.
