Legs itch bad when walking long period of time.

As a diabetic you could have some neuropathy, Have you talked to your doctor about it?

Yes this happens to A LOT of people. This happens to me, my sis, friends. I don't know what the reason for this and have yet to find anything to help it. I did find this...hope it helps, I would also suggest googling it when you have a few minutes to do some reseacrh. I bet there are a lot of different theories out there.

Alesha



Why do my legs itch when I walk?

There are several possible causes of itchy legs while walking. This seems to be a common complaint in new walkers and it has been suggested that the itching may be due to poor circulation. If this is the case the itching normally subsides as your body gets more activity.

Of course the most common cause of itchy legs is dry skin. In the winter dry skin can really be a problem. You may itch when you're not exercising, but sweating intensifies the problem. Simply apply a moisturizer to your legs before exercising. Use products that are free of perfumes and dyes.

Some soaps, detergents, fabrics, etc. can cause a slight allergic reaction. Once again you may not really notice this until you are walking and sweating. If you are using a new product (bath soap, lotion, laundry detergent, etc) that could be the culprit. Also be sure you are wearing breathable fabrics to reduce chances of a heat rash.

If the itching persists, you develop a rash, or have additional symptoms you should contact a physician.

This used to happen to me for YEARS. When I mentioned it to people they would think I was crazy. :noway: .

After some research I found out it was some kind of allergic reaction. I was advised by my Dr. to take an oral antihistamine (Ie. Claritin) at least an hr before going out for a walk. After taking the antihistamine for about 2 weeks the itching seemed to go away with consistent walking, however if you stop walking for 2 weeks or more the itching may come back, and you have to start the antihistamine process again.

Hope this helps!:flowerforyou:

Hi! This happens to by best friends ALOT.....especially if she isn't consistant with her workouts.

What happens is, let's say it has been a week or two since she has walked, and I mean vigorously walked; not strolled. Then we go for a walk and she is itching like CRAZY by the time the walk is over. If we go again the next day...she is fine. But if she was to take a break from walking, the next time we go for a walk she would be itching again.

She went to the doctor and she said it is an allergic reaction, something about mast cells...and Benadryl should take care of it...and it does help her alot.

This used to happen to me for YEARS. When I mentioned it to people they would think I was crazy. :noway: .

After some research I found out it was some kind of allergic reaction. I was advised by my Dr. to take an oral antihistamine (Ie. Claritin) at least an hr before going out for a walk. After taking the antihistamine for about 2 weeks the itching seemed to go away with consistent walking, however if you stop walking for 2 weeks or more the itching may come back, and you have to start the antihistamine process again.

Hope this helps!:flowerforyou:

This is what my dr. told me as well. It seems to only happen when the temp is around 50-65 degrees or colder. I don't get it when it is hot out. Good luck!

Sassy, I'm under the impression it could be due to poor circulation. My mother had a very similar problem and was blessed to learn of a natural alternative and is now ITCH-FREE!!!! If you put a little faith in this product, you too could be itch-free and sooner than you know it! Wouldn't you prefer to use something natural rather than me telling you to go ask for a prescription?? The brand is Nature's Sunshine and the bottle is Capsicum. The average price is about $10 per bottle and it's like hot pepper in a capsule. It helps your circulation. I looked it up for you to read the description of the item and it helps those with diabetes. Here goes:

Capsicum is added to many herbal formulas as a catalyst for the other herbs. Capsicum influences blood flow (just watch someone’s face when they eat a food with lots of it), which makes it food for the circulatory system. It has proved efficacious in dilating blood vessels and thus relieving chronic congestion of people addicted to alcohol.

This was Nature's Sunshine’s first product back in 1972 after the founder, Gene Hughes, was taking it by the spoonful to help his stomach. It helped him and helped others and a new business was begun. Capsicum has a high vitamin C content which makes it good as a preventative for colds.

Cayenne also relieves painful muscle spasms in the shoulder, arm, and spine areas, the pain of shingles and diabetic neuropathy. It has also been sprinkled inside socks as a traditional remedy for those prone to cold feet.

Ingredients
Each capsule contains 520 mg capsicum. The capsicum used in this product contains 35,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units.

Recommended Usage
Take 1 capsule four times daily with food.

Give it a shot, Sassy, you won't regret it! My mother is personal testimony :0)

Ya this used to happen to me a lot! Completely normal!