Tired and itchy?!
Question: I'm not sure if this happens to a lot of people, but it seems when I get really tired or restless I get really itchy. Its not from dry skin-- I've tried all the lotions and potions out there including going to the dermatologist. It usually starts at my feet and goes from there-- of course when you start scratching it's hard to stop. My feet will sometimes get hot and puffy as well as itch. I'm thinking it could be related to sodium... any thought?
Answers: I'm not sure if this happens to a lot of people, but it seems when I get really tired or restless I get really itchy. Its not from dry skin-- I've tried all the lotions and potions out there including going to the dermatologist. It usually starts at my feet and goes from there-- of course when you start scratching it's hard to stop. My feet will sometimes get hot and puffy as well as itch. I'm thinking it could be related to sodium... any thought?
Anything is possible but I have never heard of this before. There is a medication OTC called Sarna that is very good for itching. It is not potions or lotions but it is an itch lotion and works very well. You might try it. You also might try showering when you start to itch. It just could be nerves too. If you think it is sodium, lay off the salt and see if it gets better.