Itching skin while exercising?

jackie154062 · Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2006 Posts: 33

Every time I exercise, either power walking, jogging, anything that gets my heart rate up, my body begins to itch like crazy. Is this normal? If so, what does it mean? And I'm also trying to slim my "love-handles". I have a wedding to attend in 7 weeks and all I'm wanting to do is lose 2-3 inches. How long would I have to power walk each day to achieve this?

Jacqueline

BedsonTrudeau · Moderator Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 816

This could be caused by three different things. One, the rise in body temperature makes your skin itch, such as when people sweat in the hot sun, many get itchy; two, that you ate or took something you're allergic to before you went exercising; or three, that you're wearing cloths that make you itch.

I can't guarantee that you'll lose any weight by doing this, but power walking is a great way for weight loss. Keep doing that until the wedding. Also, drink a little more than half your body weight in ounces of water a day. A little more because you're active. Also be sure to drink a glass of water right after you wake up and to eat a big breakfast.

ftbeck · Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 10

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I also itch severly while I exercise. My question for you is, will it ever go away or will it be like this every time I exercise. I can only work out for about 15 minutes before I have to stop it itches and burns so bad.

PsyChris · Posted: 02/04/08 - 14:46 Post subject:

Dry skin, dry weather and low humidity are the most common reason people experience itching while exercising. Dry, cold winter air is responsible for most of this seasonal skin irritation. This is also the eaiest irritation to treat, by using a good moisturizer before exercising.

As another poster suggested you may have an allergic reaction to something. Do you drink any kind of supplements (Protein Whey, Creatine etc.,) before exercising?

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Every time i work out my body body feels like its on fire, and itches so bad also.... I think it might be the blood circulation.. Im not sure but i know its not dry skin or anything like that for me..[/quote]

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i agree with the guest above, i dont have try skin, nor to i drink or eat anything before i exercise that i could be allergic to because all i have is water

kygirl · Newbie Joined: 17 May 2008 Posts: 1

I have the EXACT same problem. I do not have dry skin. I usually only drink water or powerade before and during exercising, and if I eat anything it's usually chicken or something that I normally eat. If I was allergic to any of that I would have known a long time ago. The itching is so intense that I feel like I am going to lose my mind. I try not to scratch because it only makes it worse! After a while I have to give in and scratch. I have scratched so hard that I made my legs bleed. The itching usually goes away after I sit down and do NOTHING! I've tried taking an antihistimine before exercising and it helps some of the time, but still not always. I'm tormented because I love to work out, but I just can't deal with the itching!!!!

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I itch so unbelievably bad that I get little hives everywhere. I was told that the itching meant you were burning fat. Is there any truth to that statement?

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I have had the same itching problem as the other posters. For me, it seems to be related to climate temp vs body temp. I have been working out at a gym for several months now, and haven't itched until today. The difference was the gym was colder today than it has previously been. I had to stop walking on the treadmill after about 15 minutes because I couldn't stand the itching. I also itch if I exercise outdoors in cooler weather. In my case, I think it definitely has to do with circulation. Even when I'm not exercising, I can start itching when going from a very cold to a very warm environment -- going inside to a warm house after being in the cold or even going outside in the Texas summer heat after being in a cold department store. I've had this itching problem since I was a kid. The only thing that has helped me when exercising in cooler temps is to wear long pants/tights and a long sleeved shirt. I'm gong to try this when I go to the gym tomorrow.

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