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Itchy Exercise, WTH??

cleoleigh
cleoleigh Posts: 76 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Have any of you even experienced INTENSE itching of the legs when doing things like walking or jogging outside? This is happening to me at random.

I went walking three times this week:
1st around neighborhood with dogs, no itch
2nd around neighborhood with dogs, intense itchiness began about 4 blocks in. Began at ankles, up gets upper inner thighs and hips. I could have clawed my legs off!
3rd in national park trails for 3 hours... NO ITCH

It gets so bad I literally had to stop and sit down. I hauled *kitten* back home and jumped in shower. It took about 10-15 minutes after I laid down to go away.

I wear no lotions as I have sensitive skin, no changes in laundry soap or other allergy triggers. This happens like 1 out of 5 times and it is awful!!!! Has it happened to you??
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  • skinnyjess15
    skinnyjess15 Posts: 82
    This happens to me!
  • rjmalovany
    rjmalovany Posts: 12 Member
    happens to me too. It's a real thing. I googled it a few years back and don't remember all the scientific details, but basically, when you are exerting your muscles (so, haven't used them in a while, are too cold, stiff, etc), your muscles can't keep up with the extra bloodflow and your brain thinks the surrounding skin is itchy. You aren't actually itchy, so scratching/lotions isn't going to help. it will go away with a little time and don't give up on exercise - It will actually help sooner than later.
  • cleoleigh
    cleoleigh Posts: 76 Member
    Makes sense... thank you for your feedback! :)

    happens to me too. It's a real thing. I googled it a few years back and don't remember all the scientific details, but basically, when you are exerting your muscles (so, haven't used them in a while, are too cold, stiff, etc), your muscles can't keep up with the extra bloodflow and your brain thinks the surrounding skin is itchy. You aren't actually itchy, so scratching/lotions isn't going to help. it will go away with a little time and don't give up on exercise - It will actually help sooner than later.
  • cleoleigh
    cleoleigh Posts: 76 Member
    So annoying right!?!? Thanks Jess.
    This happens to me!
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