Alyssa Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've had this going on for about a year now. It happens every few days, with no real pattern other than it seems to happen predominantly at night.I get insanely itchy on my calves and the backs of my thighs. The more I itch, the worse it gets. No creams, lotions, or pills help. Those places end up turning blotchy and red with little raised bumps that can't be seen, but can be felt.I thought it was an allergic reaction to something, but no antihistamine seems to help. I've tried changing laundry soaps, dryer sheets, lotions, shaving creams, etc but to no avail.Anyone else get this? Or have any ideas about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Could it be neuropathy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Alyssa,my legs don't quite itch, it's more of a discomfort feeling in my muscles, sometimes it feels like burning/stinging. I will mention it to my dr as i have an appt in 2 weeks.I hope you get some helpful answers.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyssa Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm not too familiar with neuropathy, but I would tend to think that's not what it is.Alex, it's definitely itching for me. Feels like I have poison ivy all over.The docs are baffled, but of course it's never there when want to show them.I did a google search and I'm not alone on it, but no one has an answer =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy_D Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 My son itches on his chest and back, when it happens he takes a cool shower and it usually stops or lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetuniasMom Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Alyssa, my daughter is the same. Intense itching. No creams, lotions etc help, it doesnt appear to be 'dry skin'. No explanation for it, and yes, she has patches of little red bumps - sort of - because you can feel them but barely see them. She could scratch her legs right off, thats how itchy they are. And, it does seem to only happen at night. I have nothing to offer for help, but if you find anything or learn anything I would love to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I just asked about neuropathy because it often is worse at night and small fiber neuropathy sometimes starts with itching (which is actually a pain response). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppylove Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I get similar itching but only on my calves. Taking a cold shower helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyssa Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Showers , warm or cold, don't seem to help any. The itching will return as soon as I dry off.Will look into neuropathy since I know very very little about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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