Posted: 05/07/08 - 17:26 Post subject: Itchy hands and feet
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.
Posted: 05/07/08 - 17:53 Post subject: itchy hands and feet
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.
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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