Sverely Itchy Hands And Feet(blood Pressure ?)

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I had itchy hands and feet about 4 yrs ago but was accompanied by severe joint pain esp. knees. I'm sure it was fifths disease (usually minor childhood illness) but can be more severe in adults worse for females, something to do with hormones. I did have the lacey rash on my arms then. 2 days ago my hands and feet start itching again but no rash. Look up fifths disease. I think I took some prednisone then to help but also motrin.

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I started out in July 2007 with what looked like bug bites on my forearms and hands. Now almost a year later I get it all over my hands and now my feet and lower legs. They itch like CRAZY but at night I cannot even sleep due to the itching. Benadryl was helping me sleep but I think I am getting resistant to it. The doctors each come up with their own diagnosis but nothing works. I have to pay out of pocket so if anyone is doing research on this contact me at mrsamystewart@cox.net as I would love to be in a study to help get some of this paid for and find a cure.

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Like all of you I have had EXTREMELY itchy feet and hands for about 2 weeks now. The doctor prescribed sorbeline/glycerine cream and diprosone ointment - all to no avail. The only way I get relief from the itch is to put my hands and feet under very hot water. The burning sensation makes the itch go away temporarily.

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Have you thought about athletes foot?

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embfla · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

Wow, I never knew itching hands and feet could be so common. I really noticed mine last night. What a night of no sleep. I also am very paranoid that it could be from refilling the bird feeder yesterday. Ever since I heard about that poor woman being removed from her home in a hazmet suit, I am really nervous!

If you have bird nests, etc around you and you are experiencing the itching - check this out. www.birdmites.org Hope that does NOT apply to anyone here.

I have had a change in some prescriiption medication. The doctor increased the dosage. One of the "rare" side effects is itching and skin rashes. I hope that is the problem because it's an easy fix.

Good luck to all of us!!

embfla · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

I spent a sleepless night of itching hands and feet, sides of abdomen, legs, etc. Mostly the itching hands were the worst!

I couldn't take it any longer and went to emergency last night. HIVES. The hands had no welts or anything just itch itch itch palms and tops. They were the worst. This was also accompanied by a wringing type of stomach pangs.

After a shot of benadryl and steroid I slept soundly. Still a little residual itching today but I know have the will to live once again. That was horrible.

Apparently, the hives came from an increased dosage of medication and much stress about upcoming surgery. I never want to experience this again. i really feel for people who have chronic itching / hives.

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I saw one of the comments about the itchy feet and hands i have the same thing and it is mostly when i am am sleeping that the balls of my feet itch so bad, i have no redness or blisters or scaling it feels like its coming from inside any suggestions

scarylarryx · Newbie Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

WOW i just thought hey maybe someone else experiences this itchy feet and hands issue (mine ONLY happens at night usually when going to bed) so I googled it and ended up here. I feel better knowing that I am not the only one to have this but no one has been able to shed much light on it.

I am 39, healthy and havent changed my diet or anything....when it happens the entire surface of my hands itch and kind of burn. I end up itching and wringing my hands. I cant even stop. The only suggestion I have that helps a little is to wash your hands with no soap when they itch in COLD COLD water ....even leave them under the cold for a bit. It takes it down a few notches. Sometimes it happens to my feet and lower legs but mainly my hands with regularity. Aveeno anti itch lotion is sometimes helpful a little too ....but doesnt completely correct it.

If someone ever comes up with an answer as to the cause and why only at night ....I will be sooooo appreciative! Even if someone comes up with a solution that would be wonderful!

Parrot · Newbie Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

My hands started itching about a week ago just as described by scarylarryx. I have been trying different steroid creams, vinegar and moisturizers with some relief.
I have been building a deck with treated lumber during the past few weekends and wonder if exposure to the chemicals in the wood may have started this intense itching. There are no surface bumps or any noticeable skin damage just intense itching.

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