Wow I am not the only one.Well I went to my Dr. he sent me to the lab.He called me and I have my appointment tomorrow.I have itchy toes(the ones on my left foot looks worse) my right hand is so itchy I have rash on the fingers.If I put my hands and feet in warm water they turn really red and they itch more.My veins start to pop out and I feel heat in hands and feet.If I put really cold water on them it makes me feel better.I will let you know what DR.says tomorrow.
Guest from 2/17/10 post- Did you go to the doctor and get any answers?
What exactly was in your blood test that helped diagnose your situation ??
Hello, I came across your post trying to figure out what my itchy swelling issues are from. I have been to the doctor and receive alot of blood work. The said not lupus, they are saying I could be allergic to something because I have hives with my outbreaks. The problem is that I have never been allergic to anything. So I have to see a specialist about that allergic reactions, now! My concern is that anytime I stand for a long period of time or use my hands for a long period of time. My fingers will swell, and my limbs become stiff untill I rest them, I am so confused, I thought they checked for arthritis, also. This has been going on since i have my daughter and she will be 2 years old next month! :-(
I have the same problem - my fingers itch LIKE CRAZY sometimes... Sometimes just one, sometimes my whole hand, down to the wrist... It's like a weird, numb bone ache with this horrible itch.
I've noticed it kicks in if I have put my hands under any strain - like carrying heavy bags or hammering somethin, for instance. I am a writer, so I am on my computer for hours every day - could also be related?
Why not all list commonalities and see what comes up??
* Work on computer a lot!
* Female, 36 YO
* Don't drink a lot of water
* Smoker, on and off
* Itch seems to appear with stress and also doing something strenuous with my hands.
I've noticed it kicks in if I have put my hands under any strain - like carrying heavy bags or hammering somethin, for instance. I am a writer, so I am on my computer for hours every day - could also be related?
Why not all list commonalities and see what comes up??
* Work on computer a lot!
* Female, 36 YO
* Don't drink a lot of water
* Smoker, on and off
* Itch seems to appear with stress and also doing something strenuous with my hands.
Hi, Im so worried with my condition and my doctors do not help at all. Heres what happens randomly some every day some not, one of my fingers gets red even sometimes my wrist gets red first, then it itches, than swells so big its so embarrasing. Than sometimes it goes to my palms of my feet and itch like hell. i dont know what to do, or what causes this but it just started at last christmas in 2009 and it happened once on two fingers, than 4 months later and this is in the winter, it happens more severe all my finger, im really scared. If any one can help me please do.
Thanks Suzannah
Thanks Suzannah
Hi, Im so worried with my condition and my doctors do not help at all. Heres what happens randomly some every day some not, one of my fingers gets red even sometimes my wrist gets red first, then it itches, than swells so big its so embarrasing. Than sometimes it goes to my palms of my feet and itch like hell. i dont know what to do, or what causes this but it just started at last christmas in 2009 and it happened once on two fingers, than 4 months later and this is in the winter, it happens more severe all my finger, im really scared. If any one can help me please do. Thanks
I too suffer from itching on my toes and finger tips. I searched for a web site to tell me that is wrong with me. I have had angio edema and had very bad hives for 8 months. I finally went to an allergist doctor and was tested for everything and he came to the conclusion that I am not allergic to anything like nuts shellfish milk but had a extremely high IGE Receptor AB test. normal is 0.0 - 5.0 mine was 64.1. What that means is according to the allergist doctor I have Auto Immune problem that is attacking itself. In other words there is antigens that cause the body to form antibodies. and they release chemicals (such as histamine). This cause an allergic symtoms. hives, general feeling of itchiness. I have been on synthroid for years and when he tested my blood the dosage was wrong. The body changes I guess. However, I take 2 anti histamine (Zyrtec), was taking 1 Singulair, 2 Zantac daily. My allergist doctor will gradually take me off these meds. but I am thinking i need them because i still itch. no more hives or angio edema (swelling of the face head neck -very scarey)but still itching. Maybe it could be something else and I see my regular doctor feb 8 and will tell her about the itching. I reccomend anyone that itches to see a good allergist.
I dont get hives, i just get a red part on my fingers and then i itch and then my finger and fingers start swelling so bad that they look like sausages. haha, its so scary its been going on and off for about a year now................and my doctors can never help me. anybody with the same thing let me know thanks!!
i think its the iron.....i was diagnosed with severe iron anemia so i was taking tons of it and I started itching on my toes and fingers and i got hot flushes all over.....like a hot patch.....would just get really hot in one place..weird......guess i better slow down and not over do it.
I have had an itchy left index finger, under tip of the nail, for over two years. Sometimes the skin becomes callused, which I file down. At first I thought it was a wart, but the doctor said it wasn't. The doctor said it is just something that happens and to put cortisone cream on it. He added that if the callus completely covered my finger to come back. Not a very heartening prognosis
Well, two years later I returned to the doctor because I was concerned I would transfer the itch to my eyes when I put in my contact lenses. He didn’t say it would transfer, but he did say to use my other hand to put the contacts in. He added that the itching could transfer to other fingers. What gives? The only thing that offers any relief is Tea Tree oil. I cover all my fingers with it, just to make sure it doesn’t spread.
why have i got itchy fingers
Hi. I think these may be chillblains, as I have this at the moment too since it's become really cold. ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** web addresses not allowed***
I also have the same problem. my fingers and my toes always get itchy. the bad thing is that they are starting to get dry and flaking already I don't know what to do. I look into causes it could be stress or to much bending of the fingers and toes.
Try your dermatologist. I went to one and he injected with fingers and toes with cortizone and prescribed topical cream twice a day. After several 4 week sessions it seems to finally be ok. It could be allergic reactions to many things including lotions, soaps, laundry detergent different types of material in the shoes, dishwashing detergent, etc. He also recommended doing a skin patch allergy test. Since I am itch free i will not do the skin test (no showering for 3 days) I will forego the skin test unless the condition occurs again.