running makes me itch

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Registered: 08-10-2003
running makes me itch
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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 7:34pm
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has heard of this.

When I start to run or walk fast, my legs and arms start to itch really bad, so bad that I have to stop. I use to run in high school and didn't have this problem. I am now 27 and this has been going on for about 6 years. I really want to run again but I can't stand the itching. This also happens to my older sister.

Thanks for your help!

Christy

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-24-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 7:40pm
It's just the speeding up of your circulation and your skin gets flushed. I have had the same problem most of my life.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 11:02pm


Hi Christy and welcome to the board. :)

Gosh on the itches from running. You might check with your Dr. next time you see him/her. I know there's such a thing a prickly heat but it usually leaves a rash for a few days to longer I think.

Hopefully, someone here will know more about it.

~Golly
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 08-12-2003 - 12:02am
Hi Christy,

Welcome to our board :)

I am sorry to say I am not familiar with this hon ..

Have you mentioned it to your doctor? Perhaps they could give you some suggestions.

Also others here may be able to help out with some ideas, so check back often.

Sure hope you find out .. Let us know ..

Hope to see you again soon :)

~Hugs~

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