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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: sooper_cooper on July 23, 2024, 08:11:42 AM

Title: Pchychigenic itch
Post by: sooper_cooper on July 23, 2024, 08:11:42 AM

Hi, I have been having problems at night with weird itching sensations in my body, mainly hands and feet and legs. It’s not really an itch, it’s like it’s on the inside . I’ve looked it up and it’s linked to anxiety. Had anyone else had this and found any relief please? Thanks

Title: Re: Pchychigenic itch
Post by: CLKD on July 23, 2024, 09:14:10 AM

Morning.  At 'our age' dropping oestrogen levels is probably the most obvious causation.  As the levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out.

I've had strange weird itchiness underneath the rib cage since a child, was told by the GP that it is imagination.  It happens when I'm very tired or suffering a cold.  Hard to describe but I want to get underneath the ribs to scratch!

How is your anxiety affecting you?  How is your diet and exercise regime?