Random itching all over my body
134 answers - active on Aug 28th 2021
Hi all
I'm 22 and female, and for quite a long time I have been suffering from itching all over my body, mainly during the night. It will occur almost every single night and it is so irritating that I can never sleep!
The only allergy I know of is of a certain body wash that I once used...but that was a few years ago and quickly stopped using it. I have had the itching for as many years as I can remember, but it has always been extremely rare and only seems to occur at night, just when I'm trying to sleep. (Typical.) However, last year when I moved house, I suffered from it slightly more often (roughly every few weeks?). And in March this year, my boyfriend and I moved into a flat together, and since then, I have had it very nearly every single night. I have tried sleeping tablets (just the over-the-counter type) but with no luck. Doesn't matter how tired I am.
I have used the same body wash and shampoo for years and like i said, it used to pretty much never occur, so I ruled out allergies to that. The same applies to washing powder for my clothes etc, and my diet has always been the same.
It only seems to occur at night, and it's mainly on my legs, but it does occur all over (from head to toe!). I haven't ever had any kind of rashes or visible problems. I sometimes apply moisturiser, which can help a little but not always. I try to avoid scratching at all costs!
Erm what else...my boyfriend has never seemed to suffer from it (we share a bed). One thing I've heard that can cause itching is mould, and there is a little of it in my bedroom. However, when we moved in, we slept in a different room, and also, why would I have itched last year when I lived in a different house??
ARGH every night is almost guarunteed to result in no sleep at all...it's getting me down so much and I feel so exhausted. Funnily enough though....I usually find I can sleep during the daytime! I try to avoid it so I won't mess up my sleeping pattern, but it's the only time the itching isn't too bad.
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Does this issue still occur? If not what have you done? If it has stopped what did yt? Do? ?What waa it???? I'm going absolutely under scratching. . please help me I need advice. . Thank you In advanced. .
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I think you should change your soap or shampoo and conditioner
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I totally relate. My grandson is the only thing keeping me from ending the suffering. I'm sorry I don't have an answer.
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LOL - at the last sentence...
Scabies would defiantly cause a rash
Did she have bumps?
I have had severe itching ALL over my ENTIRE body every single night for over 30 years. The itching is so intense it keeps me from sleeping and most nights I am in tears just wanting the itch to stop so I can sleep. I have gone to several Drs and dermatologist in these 30 years and NOTHING has worked. I have been given the strongest meds for itching and have also tried every allergy medicine on the market. No relief! The itching starts as soon as I lie down at night. Very rarely I will itch starting from the morning to night and when I do itch from morning the itching lasts all day and night and will continue for several days. I am severely itching now as I type this text. I itch from head to toe and EVERYWHERE in between. I take 6 benadryl sometimes and the itching will not stop, nor does it make me fall asleep. I have tried all the home remedies and just about everything I can take to relieve the itching. It's not my laundry detergent or foods. Like I said it's been over 30 plus years and doctors can't help me. It may be nerves or possibly stress. It doesn't matter where I am at night this itching will happen. It's very frustrating and I get so upset because all I want is a good night's sleep. I wish I could offer help to some of you, but I'm still researching my own cure for this irritating issue.
I know exactly what your going through I've Ben to two dermatologist and they tell me nothing is wrong with me and its in my head... I know it's not also have gotten blood test and nothing. I'm always afraid I'm going to give it to someone else so I keep to my self and it sucks I'm literally going insane I'm 20 years old please let me know if you find a cure
i've never had this problem ever...now it's at night and i'm bleeding from all the scratching. i'm going to try it because you praise the Lord... i already started something like this then stopped. now i'm encouraged to try longer...
It’s probably more of a nerve problem than a skin problem. Could be symptom of multiple things, but look into Fibromyalgia.
It’s probably more of a nerve problem than a skin problem. Could be symptom of multiple things, but look into Fibromyalgia.
hodgkins does cause skin to itch. NOT irresponsible at all. I am going to docs next week to see if I have it. I itch all over also.
I am having the same issues and would love to know what you’ve found out. It’s driving me crazy. Head scalp itches and my whole body including the bottoms of my feet. No scars or psoriasis or exema would love to know what you found out. ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** posting of private information such as name, phone number or email address is not allowed in order to protect your privacy*** Please read our Terms of Use
All medical help has failed to remove my persistent itching over all my body. I am on the verge of suicide. Could hypnosis help?
same here however this all started when I stopped smoking, its really frustrating, its as if I want to retuns smoking just to remove this itchy feeling