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by Charla HagemanJanuary 12, 2009 1:12 AM
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Tags: remedies, suggestions for dry skin
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Debe Pendice |
Debe Pendice replied January 12, 2009 1:14 AM
I think it is associated with blood sugars being high. I know when my BS were hi I itched alot. I would like to see what others think........Debe
sexyswamprat replied January 12, 2009 1:18 AM Last edited 10 months ago My skin itched alot just before I was dx. My bs were about 375 at time of diagnoses. I never really put the 2 together but maybe it was because of the high sugars. I haven't really noticed any itching for 8-9 months now. |
highlandcitygirl |
highlandcitygirl replied January 12, 2009 1:18 AM
i have dry skin and it itches a lot. after my showers i always put body lotion on. if i don't i will be miserable ! |
Deleted User |
Deleted User replied January 12, 2009 1:18 AM
I totally agree with Debe. When my BS was running so high before I knew I was diabetic, I was clawing myself to death. My back and chest also broke out in a rash. When I started insulin and my numbers came down, the itching and rash went away. My skin is still a little dry, but I use a lot of good lotion and it is working for me now. Hope you get better! Angie |
jaclyncrystal |
jaclyncrystal replied January 12, 2009 1:31 AM
Last edited 10 months ago never even considered the fact that my sugars were causing me to claw myself, I could just never stop itching, my arms and then my legs when the support stockings came off, I have to admit that in the past few months, my itching is sooo much better, now people have stopped telling me to sit on my hands. jackie
Deleted User replied January 12, 2009 1:36 AM Same exact thing with me! So glad you're better!
jaclyncrystal replied January 12, 2009 1:39 AM glad you are better as well, just read about to my husband and he said my sugars must have been high for the past few years. I too believe in a nice thick moisturizing cream. jackie |
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Deleted User 12427 |
Deleted User 12427 replied January 12, 2009 2:07 AM
In the winter I have dry skin alot. Use some type of lotion for dry skin, maybe something with aloe. Also, maybe try a different type of soap, one for dry skin.
Debe Pendice replied January 12, 2009 2:11 AM I like Eucerin. But there are many choices, thats just my preference....Debe |
Gabby |
Gabby replied January 12, 2009 2:24 AM
Last edited 10 months ago There are tons of reasons for itchy skin. One that I recently found out is hypothyroidism. It causes dry skin. Also, your water with all the chlorine in it. We have a reverse osmosis filter on our whole house and it made a huge difference. If you have hard water you have stuff on your skin.
Kathy Cook replied January 12, 2009 3:00 AM I itch a lot, too. I usually put it down to winter, but maybe it's not. I'm going to start checking my sugar when I itch & see if it's any different.
Kathy Cook replied January 12, 2009 3:01 AM One thing I use is Oil of Olay Body Wash. That seems to help at times.
Kathy Cook replied January 14, 2009 5:02 AM There's something else I thought of that I used to do for my itching. In the winter I used to take Vitamin A & that seemed to stop it. But I don't think it has anything to do with Diabetes. I'm going to try it again.
Charla Hageman replied January 15, 2009 4:00 PM Kathy that was a good idea, I did not think of vitamin A. |
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LadyDi |
LadyDi replied January 12, 2009 3:13 AM
There are many possible reasons for the itching. I would consult a dermatologist and talk with my regular MD. Medications can sometimes cause it, or something you eat. Thyroid problems (hypo and hyper), as well as some other internal problems can cause it. Good old stress can cause it. (Stress can affect any and everything!) You need to try to pinpoint when it began, and make notes of when it acts up. Can you associate it with any particular time...any particular change in medication, etc.? When does it act up? Good luck getting to the bottom of it. |
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Southern Granny |
Southern Granny replied January 12, 2009 4:00 PM
Diabetes will cause itching. I just use lotion. That sure helps a lot.
Charla Hageman replied January 12, 2009 4:17 PM Thanks everyone for all your input I normally have dry skin especially in the winter that my fingers crack open. I have noticed the itching since I have no job and no way to pay my bills, I have been worried and stressed out about that.
Deleted User replied January 12, 2009 4:34 PM Last edited 9 months ago Hi Charla. Do you have a health clinic in your area that might help with your medication? I hope you do because I see you are trying to control it with diet. Without your supplies, it's hard to tell if your BS readings are too high, too low. I know how expensive the test strips are too, it's horrible. Please check and see if they can help. You are in my prayers and I want you to feel better. Your friend, Angie
Charla Hageman replied January 15, 2009 3:55 PM Do not worry angie, even though I am controling it with diet I do have a blood glucose meter to keep track of my blood sugar. Charla
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teddybearcub |
teddybearcub replied January 12, 2009 4:48 PM
I too itched all the time when I found out I was diabetic. |
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Anonymous replied January 12, 2009 5:56 PM
When my blood sugars were high I also itched alot. But now that I have better control and I itch it is because of winter. I use Eucerin Body Wash and then Eucerin Calming Lotion. It feels really good.
Charla Hageman replied January 15, 2009 3:57 PM My itching is better, My skin has always been dry and it the winter I itch more, |
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Meridian |
Meridian replied January 14, 2009 1:09 PM
Shortly before I was diagnosed with diabetes I complained to my doctor about itching and she told me to take one Benedryl at bedtime. I've been doing this for maybe four years now and have not experienced any abnormal itching.
Charla Hageman replied January 15, 2009 3:58 PM Thanks for that to. I think that I might try that. I do have allergies to. Charla |
Celia |
Celia replied June 23, 2009 4:41 AM
When my sugars are high my under arms itch. That was one of the things I asked my doctor about. She said there could be any number of reasons. After she figured out I was diabetic. She told me when my sugars were high I would have the itches.. When it was good they would be gone. She was right. |
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P2putt |
P2putt replied July 14, 2009 12:31 AM
Last edited 3 months ago I have problems with itching skin, My legs ,below the knees itch awfull. I do use creams that help somewhat. When my bs is high I also itch under my arms. Good suggestions. They have helped me alot. Thanks. Pete |
Hinboyz3 |
Hinboyz3 replied October 29, 2009 11:09 PM
I've found that the Cure'l anti itch lotion is very good, so is Sarna anti-itch lotion. I like them both especially right out the shower never dry and itchy. Hope this helps.
Charla Hageman replied October 30, 2009 2:07 AM I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and ideas of how to find relief of itching. I have to say that I do feel better now and I have been putting lotion on after showers. again thanks so much. HUGS Charla |
does anybody out there have the problem of your skin itching? If you do what do you do about it? Somtimes my skin itches alot.