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Posted 4/19/2017 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
For the last couple of months I have had itchy skin that comes in waves. It is usually lower legs, stomach, and forearms. It drives me nuts! It only lasts an hour or so and happens once, maybe twice per day. When I do scratch my forearms for relief, I do get these tiny white bumps that appear but then disappear in a half hour or so. Any thoughts on what it could be from? No new meds, no new soaps, no other symptoms of candida, etc.
My only thought is it could be from the airborne pollen? I have never had allergies before but I know people can develop them, especially those with these infections.

Post Edited (Fronton) : 4/19/2017 1:38:00 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/19/2017 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
I found it to be a common symptom.

I used coconut oil - just a little and used it like hand lotion on my itchy places.

Coconut oil has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties so what could it hurt?
Posted 4/19/2017 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Yep that's what I use as well for itchiness. Ironically though, my itching has started once my adrenals got worse.
Posted 4/19/2017 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
I think itchy can be so many things. Poor circulation is even a cause.

So we guess and try all kinds of stuff and hope one works.
Posted 4/19/2017 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Fronton,
Do you have Bartonella? Lots of skin issues with that for some of us.
Itchiness sensation can be caused by Lyme and some co infections.

You could try to take a Epsom salt bath when it happens see if that helps a bit. It does help me with itchiness.

Also do you notice if it increases after changing treatment in any way, that maybe can give you insight into what the trigger is.
Mine were happeneing every 5 to 6 days and now they just return after trying to increase herbal tincture dosages.
Well I wish you the best, take care, Jo
Posted 4/19/2017 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
ivermectin and albendazol really helped me with this
Posted 4/20/2017 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
might be a food allergy? Only until I got sick that I became sensitive to sugar. I itch like crazy if I eat candy or any sugary yummy treat.
When I give my dogs a bath I get itchy and get hives. That use to never happen to me.
Posted 4/20/2017 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
F- been itching since January...chest and back especially worse - even have green bruises from scratching so hard!! mine look like little red bumps" measeles", then they dry up once I have scratched them to death....annoying as heck!
Posted 4/20/2017 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. I think I have figured it out! ASPARTAME!

Last Friday I went to a baseball game and drank a diet coke (which I don't usually drink). about a half hour later I was sitting in my seat starching my legs to a pulp.
Now today, two hours ago (at work), I drank a diet coke and the same thing happen. . . itching like crazy for about 45 mins!

I did not put two and two together until today, because as I said above I don't usually drink diet soft drinks. BUT, certain foods contain aspartame including several low fat/sugar free YOGURTS, like the one I started eating two months ago!!!!!!
Posted 4/20/2017 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
I also have the major itching but mostly it startes in the evening. For me, its likely due to mast cell activation; which is a HIGH histmine excretion. Basically, allergic reaction. Im 'allergic' to what seems like EVERYTHING!!!
Posted 4/21/2017 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys! I've just started Buhner's protocol and his recommendations for lowering histamines (in effect lessening allergic reactions) are butterbur & Inositol. I started taking the inositol 2 days ago so I can't say whether it works or not but something to consider!

If you've pinpointed the allergy it's probably best to listen to your body and stay away from it, especially if it's a nasty neuro toxin like aspartame. However not snuggling puppies is a terrible loss! I've also developed an allergy to animals among many other things so fingers crossed it works!

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Posted 4/21/2017 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
There are people who have been told that Borax helps certain conditions.

Borax intake will increase skin dehydration and itch. So no matter what you are battling do not add Borax internally. It is of questionable value externally so just use it in the wash.

Itchy skin is a symptom of many things from. It is even the side effect of many medications for the conditions to treat it. If there is extreme fatigue that has recently accompanied it can indicate liver problems.

So that we may best direct what to address with your doctor, what are your other symptoms that lead up to the itch? Describe the itch. Is it insatiable or tolerable.

If it happens aside of aspertame intake pay attention to the trigger and be as descriptive as possible of all of your symptoms.

It is best to be as descriptive as possible and we can advise you what to discuss with your doctor.
Posted 4/21/2017 6:15 PM (GMT 0)

Fronton said...
Thanks everyone. I think I have figured it out! ASPARTAME!

Last Friday I went to a baseball game and drank a diet coke (which I don't usually drink). about a half hour later I was sitting in my seat starching my legs to a pulp.
Now today, two hours ago (at work), I drank a diet coke and the same thing happen. . . itching like crazy for about 45 mins!

I did not put two and two together until today, because as I said above I don't usually drink diet soft drinks. BUT, certain foods contain aspartame including several low fat/sugar free YOGURTS, like the one I started eating two months ago!!!!!!

Do you like the taste of Aspartame?

If I were to cheat (can't remember the last time I had a coke - my weakness is not sodas...but baked goods) - I would have a regular coke with sugar...I think you're better off with sugar than the Aspartame.
Posted 4/21/2017 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
I have itchy skin on my back - I can expect it if I have eggs or berries.
I exfoliate the skin with caster oil and sugar and it really settles it down a lot. Because the castyer oil really get into the skin this way and does sit on top making your skin sticky. But the itch goes completely if I keep the offending foods out of my diet.
Posted 4/21/2017 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
No I don't like the taste of aspartame. I seriously never drink diet drinks, but for some reason I had a couple in the last week or so. It is so bad for you, so I am kind of glad I react to it.

And Chickenarise, no extreme fatigue, and my liver function tests are normal. I really think I was reacting to the aspartame. The itching is like a really intense piercing that I can't ignore...I have to scratch it. It reminds me of one time I got the "sunburn from hell itch" (look it up). It really only lasts less than an hour, and is usually limited to lower legs.
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