Itchy Belly???

crops2dawn

Its sooo strange...ever since I've been losing weight my belly itches all the time....someone please tell me this is normal!!!

Spartan_Maker

I've heard it referred to as the "phantom tingle." It happens to lots of people: stomach, behind the knees, under the arms.

crops2dawn

THANKS so much Spartan! I am not NUTS after all.....lol

serasv

I've heard it referred to as the "phantom tingle." It happens to lots of people: stomach, behind the knees, under the arms.

I had no idea this had to do with weight loss! =o
All last week, I kept having to scratch behind my knees! It itched like crazy!

Spartan_Maker

I've heard it referred to as the "phantom tingle." It happens to lots of people: stomach, behind the knees, under the arms.

I had no idea this had to do with weight loss! =o
All last week, I kept having to scratch behind my knees! It itched like crazy!

Often, people see red blotches behind the knee. It's definitely associated with fat loss.

dixiewhiskey

Wow so that is what that itch is? I remember having intense itching around my underarms and I remember seeing red blotches and not having any clue where it came from

funhouse77

OMG I am so glad to see this post! I have been so itchy, behind my knees especially its driving me crazy, how Weird!!!!

stephanj

Omg my stomach has been itching I kept thinking it was my shirt but it was always a different outfit! Thought I was crazy.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/228631-itchy-skin-when-losing-weight

lkm111

So glad you posted this! I itch on my belly, legs, inner elbow (!). Glad to know the cause, but I would love to find a cure!