Itching While Walking

MrsCallas
MrsCallas Posts: 62
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
As long as I can remember anytime I walk for more than 20 minutes both of my legs start to itch. It is not like a little scratch it is more like I would rather rip my skin off then feel it any longer. :noway: Has anyone else delt with this? Is there anyway to avoid it? Thank you for any help you can give me!!

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  • MrsCallas
    MrsCallas Posts: 62
    As long as I can remember anytime I walk for more than 20 minutes both of my legs start to itch. It is not like a little scratch it is more like I would rather rip my skin off then feel it any longer. :noway: Has anyone else delt with this? Is there anyway to avoid it? Thank you for any help you can give me!!
  • mshay05
    mshay05 Posts: 229 Member
    I totally get this way, way worse in the summer time! Really frustrating! :grumble:
  • MrsCallas
    MrsCallas Posts: 62
    OMG yes! I hate that you have to deal with it to but am glad I am not strange! LOL :laugh:
  • yellow_pepper
    yellow_pepper Posts: 708 Member
    If it's from your legs rubbing together, you should try some Body Glide.
    If it's from sweating, wear sweat-wicking pants.
  • MrsCallas
    MrsCallas Posts: 62
    The problem is that I do not think it is from either. I know it is not sweat and I even itch down my calves which do not touch. But at this point I will try both to see what helps!! Thank you for the advice!
  • yellow_pepper
    yellow_pepper Posts: 708 Member
    It's probably something that's touching your legs. That could be your pants. Even small amounts of moisture can activate chemicals in your laundry detergent that make you sweat.

    It could even be your leg hair rubbing against the fabric. Or in the wind. :wink: No, maybe that's just me. Don't worry. It's blonde. :wink:
  • GettingThin08
    GettingThin08 Posts: 370
    Its from blood going through your legs...its a tingle but feels like a itch!
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    It might be caused form the increase blood flow. I get something similar, but only when it's really cold. Mine will get so bad I get hives. Benedryl helps with the itching, but it knocks me right out. Maybe you could try working up to longer times. Start with 15 min twice a day then go to 17 then 19 and see if that helps. It could be your just not use to it.
  • MrsCallas
    MrsCallas Posts: 62
    That makes perfect sense! I will try it! Thanks for the advice!!
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